Plastic waste flow analysis : a case study of Khung Bangkachao, Thailand | |
| Author | Paranya Chanajaree |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.MPA-21-26 |
| Subject(s) | Plastics--Environmental aspects--Thailand--Khung Bangkachao Waste Management--Thailand--Khung Bangkachao Plastic scrap--Thailand--Khung Bangkachao |
| 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 | A significant amount of marine debris is generated from land and transported to the ocean through rivers. Marine debris largely originates from the rivers located in Asia. Marine pollution can be harmful towards the marine wildlife, including entanglement, ingestion, the transport of invasive species, and toxic pollutants. Effective solid waste management from land can reduce the flow of marine plastic pollution. Moreover, it will create green economy and enhance the income for the city. This study aims to make evidence, better understanding and analyze challenges facing plastic waste management system in Khung Bangkachao where is a low-lying area surrounded by river direct through the ocean; it is therefore plastic released into the environment and identify as the high priority areas to intervene. This study consists of identifying stakeholders with their power-interest, exposure plastic waste flow, assessment the sources and pathways of plastic leakage to environment, analyzing the enabling factor and gaps of current plastic waste management practice in Khung Bangkachao. Moreover, this study aims to improve plastic waste management approach in order to prevent marine debris by address the interventions required. For this purpose, three plastic waste management scenarios have been designed and plastic leakage assessed. The result shows that local government has the highest power and interest on effective plastic waste management system. Around 663 tons/year of plastic waste generated in Khung Bangkachao is uncollected and 108 tons of plastic waste ends up in the water system in 2020. Lack of technical skills among personnel within local government, insufficient of containers, manpower and vehicle availability are the barrier of effective plastic waste management in Khung Bankachao. The scenario which focuses on increasing source separation and sorting for recovery by informal sector can reduce unmanaged plastic waste the most, thereby reducing plastic leakage. |
| 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) | Thammarat Koottatep |
| Examination Committee(s) | Visvanathan, Chettiyappan; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Japan |
| Degree | Research studies project report (M.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2021 |