Potential of circular economy implementation in plastic waste management in Manado, Indonesia | |
| Author | Parengkuan, Novena Rena Veronica |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.MPA-21-23 |
| Subject(s) | Plastic scrap--Indonesia--Manado Plastics industry and trade--Waste disposal--Indonesia--Manado Plastics--Environmental aspects--Indonesia--Manado |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Marine Plastics Abatement |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The world is currently facing a plastic pollution crisis. The mismanaged plastics pollute the land, waterways and eventually the ocean. In Indonesia, Manado City has been identified as one of the marine debris hotspots. As a coastal city with an increasing economic development and limited waste management infrastructure, generated plastic wastes could easily leak to the ocean threatening the environment and also the life of the people. Therefore, there is an urgent need to stop this leakage through plastic circularity. This study explores the potential of enhancing the plastic waste management in Manado City by using circular economy principles. The approach of this study is to first investigate and estimate the flow of plastic in the city. Second, identify and analyse the relevant key stakeholders. Third, identify circular economy planning opportunities by considering the technologies, policies and socio-economic aspects of the study area. A material flow analysis with the system boundary “Manado City in year 2020”, showed that most plastics still end up in the dumpsite, accounting for 19,391 tons. And the plastic recycling rate is extremely low, estimated to be only 2% in 2020. Informal sector plays a key role in recovering plastic wastes, however they operated with very limited technologies. Plastic waste reduction and segregation at source is also low despite all the education programs from government and local NGOs. A relatively high level of awareness from the citizens did not guarantee a translation into action. This is due to the lack of suitable enabling environments which makes it hard for people to switch their behaviour. The potential of a circular economy in the plastic waste management in the city requires interventions in technical, policy and socio-economic aspects. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Marine Plastic Abatement (MPA) |
| Chairperson(s) | Visvanathan, Chettiyappan |
| Examination Committee(s) | Kusakabe, Kyoko;Xue, Wenchao |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Japan |
| Degree | Research studies project report (M.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2021 |