A comparative study of plastic waste management in Rayong, Thailand and Port Harcourt, Nigeria : the role of householders | |
| Author | Onwudinjo, Chimezie Frank |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.MPA-21-43 |
| Subject(s) | Waste management Plastics--Environmental aspects--Thailand--Rayong Plastics--Environmental aspects--Nigeria--Port Harcourt Plastic scrap--Environmental aspects--Thailand--Rayong Plastic scrap--Environmental aspects--Nigeria--Port Harcourt |
| 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 | This research analyzes the prospects for developing a circular plastic economy in Thailand's Rayong province versus Nigeria's Port Harcourt. The work is aimed at reviewing models of the existing plastic flow in cities and also a better knowledge. It also identifies householders as one of the essential stakeholders for a relatively strong plastics value chain and proposes measures to achieve the desired objective. Creating a circular economy will significantly reduce plastic waste generation, while also promoting people's social well-being and the economy. The fact that every individual originates from home is the reason the householders are considered in this analysis. Contamination of plastic packaging results in more food packaging. As a result, an investigation of their impact on plastic waste management is required. This study used a mixed-method approach that included both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Despite global efforts to develop a plastic circular economy, contamination of plastics has kept the recycling rate of plastics at a low level. In the plastic value chain, householders are considered crucial stakeholders. The resin identification codes (RIC) are known by 49 percent of Rayong respondents and 48.8% of Port Harcourt respondents. Correlational analysis between two variables (awareness of Resin Codes and Plastic Consumption) in both cities was conducted which shows that zero correlation. A plastic circular economy was recommended that incorporates the engineered bioconversion of plastics |
| 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) | Ekbordin Winijkul; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Japan |
| Degree | Research studies project report (M.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2021 |