Techno-Economic Analysis of Sawdust-Based Trash Cans and Their Contribution to Indonesia’s Green Tourism Policy and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Keywords:
Circular economy, Green tourism, Public infrastructure, Sawdust-based innovation, Sustainable development goalsAbstract
This study investigated the techno-economic feasibility of
producing trash cans from sawdust waste to support
sustainable waste management and smart tourism
infrastructure in Indonesia. With the growing volume of
tourist-generated waste and increasing demand for ecofriendly public facilities, this innovation offers a low-cost,
circular economy solution. A 20-year financial projection was
conducted using indicators such as Net Present Value (NPV),
Gross Profit Margin (GPM), Payback Period (PBP), and Return
on Investment (ROI). Results indicate strong economic
viability, with an initial investment of USD 19,500 and a
payback period of just over two years. The model contributes
to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 12
(Responsible Consumption and Production), and aligns with
national policy frameworks such as RIPPARNAS, RPJMN, and
Ministerial Regulation No. P.75/MENLHK/2019. This study
presents a scalable solution for local governments and
tourism authorities to enhance environmental infrastructure
while promoting sustainability and community-driven
innovation in tourism destinations.
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