Elaboración de elementos decorativos para el hogar, a través de un plan de reciclaje de botellas, bajo un modelo de economía circular.

Abstract

The consumption of alcoholic beverages in non-returnable glass bottles generates waste of such material causing a problem to the Municipal Solid Waste Systems (MSW); therefore, the aim of this research was to determine the feasibility of producing and marketing ecological decorative elements based on recycling of non-returnable alcoholic beverage bottles collected at three points with presence of agglomeration or constant production of such waste in Macas city, Morona canton from the Province of Morona Santiago. A market study was carried out to determine the size of the sample, taking into account the 22621 inhabitants of the city, obtaining a total of 378 people. The surveys reflected the need to implement innovative ideas for the recycling of non-returnable alcoholic beverage bottles in the city of Macas. The interest of the female population in an age range between 25 and 44 years in the acquisition of ecological decorative elements. Production costs for each product were also identified, reflecting a production value of $2,397.00 per month. It is concluded from a financial point of view that the initial investment of the project is $8,790.99, which through a 5-year projected cash flow calculation gives a net present value (NPV) of $5,410.30 and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 26%, making the project viable. In addition to obtaining a benefit-cost (B/C) of 16 cents for each dollar invested and financial liquidity as of the third year. Due to the amount of daily production of glass bottle waste, it is recommended to evaluate the possibility of carrying out studies to better determine the types of bottles and the quantities produced in the city of Macas.