Techno-Economic Analysis of Production Ecobrick from Plastic Waste to Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)
Keywords:
Collaborative governance, Ecobrick, Plastic waste, SDGs, Techno economyAbstract
This research aims to analyze the techno-economics of plastic
waste into ecobrick products from a Collaborative Governance
perspective. The research method used is to carry out an
economic feasibility analysis of ecobrick production from plastic
waste over 20 years, by carrying out an analysis from various
points of view. The research results show that the production of
ecobricks from plastic waste is economically feasible if it is
produced for 20 years. This is proven by the technical analysis of
the conversion of 135 tons of plastic waste per year to produce
90,000 ecobricks with a total production cost per bottle of USD
0.308 at a selling price of 0.617. However, when production
started, there were quite large losses due to equipment and raw
materials, reaching negative values of -1000. Even so, in the third
year, there was a relatively stable increase until it reached an
increase in cumulative net profit every year. Thus, analytical
calculations show the potential for significant profits by achieving
the break-even point (BEP). However, fluctuations in raw material
prices and operational costs can affect profitability, so there is a
need for collaborative governance involvement from the
government sector in policies on the use of plastic waste and
providing financial assistance to the community as waste
producers and the private sector as producers. Therefore, this
research will have an impact on the government's goal of
achieving environmental cleanliness by creating ecobricks and
creating profit opportunities for the community and
entrepreneurs/private parties. This study also supports current
issues in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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