Improper handling of tires in Bogotá
Improper handling of tires in Bogotá The mismanagement of discarded tires is one of the problems that Bogotanos suffer every day on the main roads of the city, even affecting common areas. It is estimated that 3 out of 10 used tires end up on sidewalks, separators, parks and may even be in front of your house. In relation to my problem tree, I raised different consequences that could be generated if tires continue to be disposed inappropriately: Visual contamination, insect infection, lack of alternative sustainability for used tires, toxic gases generated by burning tires, among others negative impacts. There are many alternatives to solve this environmental problem and improve people's lives, so I propose the following based on studies carried out by the environmental administration of the Bogotá mayor's office. One of the options is the use of energy in the cement industry since the used tire could be used as an alternative fuel to coal, the calorific value of the tire can
