| Title | Towards sustainability through the circular economy of plastic packaging waste management in Rayong Province, Thailand |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 5274 |
| Authors | Samitthiwetcharong, S; Kullavanijaya, P; Suwanteep, K; Chavalparit, O |
| Title | Towards sustainability through the circular economy of plastic packaging waste management in Rayong Province, Thailand |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | Journal Of Material Cycles And Waste Management, 25, 4 |
| Abstract | The circularity of plastic packaging waste (PPW) material via recycling is critical to its circular economy towards sustainability and carbon neutrality of society. The multi-stakeholders and complex waste recycling loop of Rayong Province, Thailand, is herein analysed using an actor-network theory to identify key actors, roles, and responsibilities in the recycling scheme. The results depict the relative function of three-actor networks, namely policy, economy, and societal networks, which play different roles in PPW handling from its generation through various separations from municipal solid wastes to recycling. The policy network comprises mainly national authorities and committees responsible for targeting and policymaking for local implementation, while economic networks are formal and informal actors acting for PPW collection with a recycling contribution of 11.3-64.1%. A societal network supports this collaboration for knowledge, technology, or funds. Two waste recycling models are classified as community-based and municipality-based management, which functions differently by coverage areas, capabilities, and process efficiency. The economic reliability of each informal sorting activity is a crucial factor for sustainability, while empowering people in environmental awareness and sorting ability at the household level is also essential, as well as law enforcement that is effective in the long-term circularity of the PPW economy. |
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