Percepções dos impactos ambientais da indústria de cerâmica no município de Crato estado do Ceará, Brasil

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the environmental impacts caused by the red ceramic industry, based on the vision of workers and residents in region from Crato - Ceará. Two indexes were calculated: IQA and ISA. The results showed that in the view of respondents the ceramic industry led to degradation. However, these activities were also responsible for creating new jobs.

Keywords

• environmental impacts
• ceramic industry
• sustainable development