Assessment of plastic leakage from solid waste stream to qualitatively propose a plastics circular business model in Nepal | |
| Author | Dhakal, Habish |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.MPA-21-46 |
| Subject(s) | Plastics industry and trade--Waste disposal--India Solid waste management--Environmental aspects--India Plastic scrap--India Plastic scrap--Environmental aspects--India |
| 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 | Leakage of plastic from the solid waste stream of is one of the pertinent problems facing Nepal. Due to various challenges in advanced MSW management and the implementation of related policies, plastic is leaking from both managed and mismanaged streams. However, there are business opportunities to control this plastic leakage. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to identify estimated plastic leaks from solid waste streams to the environment and develop a business model to contain the plastic leaks in Nepal. This research adopts design research strategies and primarily uses the Business Model Canvas DQG LW¶V QLQH NH\ elements as guidance to ideas, notions and concepts provided by the interviewed stakeholders using qualitative research methods. The interviews of key actors in SWM sector of Nepal namely, SWM Heads, Informal Sectors and Recycling Companies and participatory observations 10 interviewees, in the context RI WKH 1HSDO¶V 6:0 &LUFXODU (FRQRP\ DQG Business Model literature assessed specifically for this research. From the perspective of SWM in Nepal, this research aims to bring an academic perspective to create a sustainable and circular business model, concluding literal exploration together with data analyzed unswervingly from crucial SWM delegates to plan a sustainable business solution for Nepal that can help in reduction of plastic leakage from solid waste streams. However, the research only procures Contextual Map and SWOT Analysis from the data elements of Business Model Canvas hence, further market research would be necessary to initiate the proposed service and according to the available budget. In addition, this study can be used as a basis for developing business models that require platform business assistance and help fellow waste management graduates to beseech the Waste Flow Diagram to evaluate the plastic leakage from the solid waste stream and propose a CE Business Model. |
| 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) | Xue, Wenchao;Atitaya Panuvatvanich |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Japan |
| Degree | Research studies project report (M.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2021 |