Engineering and socio-economic aspects of municipal solid waste recycling | |
| Author | Sureerut Butsapak |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. EV-84-2 |
| Subject(s) | Recycling (Waste, etc.)--Sociological aspects Recycling (Waste, etc.)--Economic aspects |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | A Study of engineering and socio-economic aspects of municipal solid waste recycling was conducted for the study of Bangkok. It was observed that people engaged in scavenging the waste at the disposal sites had incomes ranging from 60 to 300 Baht per day. Most of them migrated from other provinces and had little formal education. Working in unhygienic conditions has had its toll on their health. It was further observed that traders of middlemen obtained very high profits. From the engineering point of view, seven case studies of paper, glass and plastic factories were conducted. Most of the manufactures operate using a simple processes. Use of virgin raw material in combination with reclaimed material provide the highest benefit to the manufacturer. |
| Year | 1984 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Environmental Engineering and Management (EV) |
| Chairperson(s) | Lohani, Bindu N. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Chongrak Polprasert ; Ohgaki, Shinnichiro |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Netherland Government |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1984 |