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<journal-id>2960-2467</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[e-Revista Multidisciplinaria del Saber]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[e-Rev. Multidiscip. Saber]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2960-2467</issn>
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<publisher-name><![CDATA[Centro de Investigación en Tecnologías de Salud y Ambiente (CITSA)]]></publisher-name>
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<article-id>S2960-24672026000102025</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.61286/e-rms.v4i.366</article-id>
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<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[Gestión ecoeficiente de los residuos plásticos de la zona urbana en la parroquia Velasco Ibarra del cantón El Empalme]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Eco-efficient management of plastic waste in the urban area of Velasco Ibarra parish, El Empalme cantón]]></article-title>
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<surname><![CDATA[Vilela-Sabando]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Joselyn Roxanna]]></given-names>
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<name>
<surname><![CDATA[García-Arias]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Fausto Ricardo]]></given-names>
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<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Jiménez-Zambrano]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Angélica Roxanna]]></given-names>
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<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Nieto-Cañarte]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Carlos Alberto]]></given-names>
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<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Quevedo ]]></addr-line>
<country>Ecuador</country>
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<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>12</month>
<year>2026</year>
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<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>12</month>
<year>2026</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>4</volume>
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<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://ve.scielo.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2960-24672026000102025&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://ve.scielo.org/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2960-24672026000102025&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://ve.scielo.org/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2960-24672026000102025&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[Resumen La gestión integral de residuos sólidos en la parroquia Velasco Ibarra del cantón El Empalme enfrenta un desafío crítico caracterizado por un modelo de ingeniería lineal con una generación diaria de 41,48 toneladas y una marcada desconexión entre la infraestructura operativa y la cultura de segregación ciudadana, lo que deriva en altos costos de disposición final y riesgos ambientales significativos. Ante esta problemática, la presente investigación se planteó como objetivo identificar los factores de responsabilidad social e indicadores de ecoeficiencia que influyen en la gestión de residuos plásticos para promover la sostenibilidad territorial. La metodología empleada consistió en un estudio descriptivo y correlacional con enfoque mixto, aplicando encuestas a una muestra representativa de 402 habitantes y realizando un diagnóstico técnico-económico de la operatividad municipal y las recicladoras locales. Los resultados revelaron una población con alto potencial de adaptabilidad debido a su perfil joven (51,99 %) y nivel de instrucción superior (57,46 %); sin embargo, se detectó una brecha informativa crítica, ya que el 66,41 % desconoce las ordenanzas locales. A pesar de esto, existe una correlación significativa (p = 0,0493) entre la generación de residuos y la disposición al pago por una gestión eficiente. Se concluye que la ecoeficiencia en la parroquia es viable mediante la formalización de alianzas con centros de acopio privados y la implementación de estrategias de comunicación institucional que transformen la responsabilidad social pasiva en una participación activa, permitiendo reducir el déficit operativo y transitar efectivamente hacia un modelo de economía circular sostenible.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[Abstract The comprehensive management of solid waste in the Velasco Ibarra parish of El Empalme faces a critical challenge characterized by a linear engineering model with a daily generation of 41.48 tons and a marked disconnection between operational infrastructure and the culture of citizen segregation, resulting in high disposal costs and significant environmental risks. Given this problem, the objective of this research was to identify the social responsibility factors and eco-efficiency indicators that influence the management of plastic waste to promote territorial sustainability. The methodology consisted of a descriptive and correlational study with a mixed approach, applying surveys to a representative sample of 402 inhabitants and conducting a technical-economic diagnosis of municipal operations and local recycling centers. The results revealed a population with high potential for adaptability due to its young profile (51.99%) and higher education level (57.46%); however, a critical information gap was detected, as 66.41% are unaware of local ordinances. Despite this, there is a significant correlation (p = 0.0493) between waste generation and the willingness to pay for efficient management. It is concluded that eco-efficiency in the parish is viable through the formalization of alliances with private collection centers and the implementation of institutional communication strategies that transform passive social responsibility into active participation, allowing for the reduction of the operational deficit and an effective transition toward a sustainable circular economy model.]]></p></abstract>
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<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[responsabilidad social]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[economía circular]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[sostenibilidad urbana]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[eco-efficiency]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[waste management]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[plastics]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[social responsibility]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[circular economy]]></kwd>
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