Modelo Prolab: Economía circular en minería: Reuso de neumáticos fuera de uso como biochar para el desarrollo sostenible con impacto en la agricultura
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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El manejo inadecuado de los Neumáticos Fuera de Uso (NFU) en el Perú constituye un
desafío ambiental crítico que afecta la salud pública y la sostenibilidad ecológica. La
acumulación de estos residuos genera contaminación del suelo, agua y aire, y evidencia
brechas importantes en la implementación y supervisión de la normativa vigente. Esta
situación subraya la urgencia de adoptar soluciones integrales que transformen un pasivo
ambiental de alto impacto en una oportunidad de valor económico y social. En respuesta a
esta problemática, el estudio propone un modelo de economía circular basado en la
valorización de NFU mediante tecnología de pirólisis, capaz de convertirlos en productos de
utilidad agrícola e industrial, como biochar, aceite pirolítico y acero recuperado. Este enfoque
permite cerrar ciclos productivos, reducir el uso de insumos químicos en la agricultura y
promover la regeneración de suelos degradados. Asimismo, la investigación incorpora la
metodología Design Thinking, lo que nos permitió identificar las necesidades y expectativas
de los actores claves, validar la viabilidad técnica y ambiental de la solución, y diseñar un
modelo innovador alineado con prácticas sostenibles. La evaluación económica demuestra la
robustez del proyecto: con una inversión inicial de S/ 881,600, se obtiene un VAN de S/
3,438,773 y una TIR de 62%, indicadores que reflejan su rentabilidad y potencial de
escalamiento. En conjunto, el estudio plantea un modelo de negocio que no solo mejora la
eficiencia económica, sino que también genera beneficios sociales y ambientales. La
iniciativa promueve la articulación entre empresas, gobiernos y comunidades, fomentando
educación ambiental, responsabilidad social y prácticas de economía circular. Con ello, se
establece un marco integral para la gestión sostenible de NFU que impulsa un desarrollo más
responsable y competitivo para el país.
The inadequate management of End-of-Life Tires (ELT) in Peru represents a critical environmental challenge that affects both public health and ecological sustainability. The accumulation of these residues generates soil, water, and air pollution, revealing significant gaps in the implementation and enforcement of existing regulations. This situation underscores the urgency of adopting comprehensive solutions capable of transforming a highimpact environmental liability into an opportunity for economic and social value. In response to this issue, the study proposes a circular economy model based on the valorization of ELT through pyrolysis technology, which can convert them into industrial and agricultural products such as biochar, pyrolytic oil, and recovered steel. This approach enables the closure of production cycles, reduces the use of chemical inputs in agriculture, and promotes the restoration of degraded soils. Additionally, the research incorporates the Design Thinking methodology, which allowed us to identify the needs and expectations of key stakeholders, validate the technical and environmental feasibility of the solution, and design an innovative model aligned with sustainable practices. The economic assessment demonstrates the robustness of the project: with an initial investment of S/ 881,600, the proposal achieves a Net Present Value (NPV) of S/ 3,438,773 and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 62%, indicators that reflect its profitability and scalability potential. Overall, the study presents a business model that not only enhances economic efficiency but also generates social and environmental benefits. The initiative encourages collaboration among companies, government entities, and local communities, fostering environmental education, social responsibility, and circular economy practices. In doing so, it establishes a comprehensive framework for sustainable ELT management that supports more responsible and competitive development for the country.
The inadequate management of End-of-Life Tires (ELT) in Peru represents a critical environmental challenge that affects both public health and ecological sustainability. The accumulation of these residues generates soil, water, and air pollution, revealing significant gaps in the implementation and enforcement of existing regulations. This situation underscores the urgency of adopting comprehensive solutions capable of transforming a highimpact environmental liability into an opportunity for economic and social value. In response to this issue, the study proposes a circular economy model based on the valorization of ELT through pyrolysis technology, which can convert them into industrial and agricultural products such as biochar, pyrolytic oil, and recovered steel. This approach enables the closure of production cycles, reduces the use of chemical inputs in agriculture, and promotes the restoration of degraded soils. Additionally, the research incorporates the Design Thinking methodology, which allowed us to identify the needs and expectations of key stakeholders, validate the technical and environmental feasibility of the solution, and design an innovative model aligned with sustainable practices. The economic assessment demonstrates the robustness of the project: with an initial investment of S/ 881,600, the proposal achieves a Net Present Value (NPV) of S/ 3,438,773 and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 62%, indicators that reflect its profitability and scalability potential. Overall, the study presents a business model that not only enhances economic efficiency but also generates social and environmental benefits. The initiative encourages collaboration among companies, government entities, and local communities, fostering environmental education, social responsibility, and circular economy practices. In doing so, it establishes a comprehensive framework for sustainable ELT management that supports more responsible and competitive development for the country.
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Industria del caucho--Reciclaje--Perú, Neumáticos--Aspectos ambientales, Economía ambiental, Residuos sólidos--Aprovechamiento
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