Proyecto de factibilidad para la creación de una empresa fabricante de bloques ecológicos para la construcción a partir de residuos plásticos (PET) en la ciudad de Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo, año 2022

Abstract

Environmental pollution caused by plastic waste has been a significant global issue throughout history, exacerbated by poor resource management and societal indifference. This situation has led to a worldwide environmental crisis. Therefore, this research aimed to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a company that manufactures eco-bEnvironmental pollution caused by plastic waste has been a significant global issue throughout history, exacerbated by poor resource management and societal indifference. This situation has led to a worldwide environmental crisis. Therefore, this research aimed to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a company that manufactures eco-blocks for construction using plastic waste (PET) in the province of Chimborazo, specifically in Riobamba City, in 2022. This research methodology involved a mixed approach following a non-experimental design, as no variables were manipulated, and the population consisted of all construction companies in Riobamba City. This methodology determined the analysis of supply and demand, which was crucial in assessing the market situation. The economic and financial evaluation facilitated the identification of the initial investment for the project, amounting to $85,950.00. From this investment, 14% will be self-financed, and the remaining 86% will be gathered by external financing. Based on the projection of production costs and total expenses, a profit of $165,888.00 is expected by the first year. The Net Present Value (NPV) for the projected project duration of five years is $164,732.72, with a weighted average cost of 9.35%. The project's internal rate of return (IRR) is 57%, with a cost-benefit ratio of $2.92 and an estimated payback period of $2.11. In conclusion, the project is viable, as it exhibits highly satisfactory financial indicators for potential investors.