A Feasibility Study of a Modified Deposit-Based Return System for PET and other Recyclable Bottles and Containers
Paurom, Jaferson (2020)
Paurom, Jaferson
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020121729030
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020121729030
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The demand and supply for PET within Cagayan de Oro City are increasing by 3.1 percent per annum based on per capita consumption of 8.4 kg in 2020 and 9.5 kg in 2025. Supply was taken from the total off and on-trade sales multiplied by 91.5 percent less of demand from 2020 to 2025. Carbonated drinks (soft drinks) rank second in terms of beverage sales with bottled water on top of the list. The consumers were satisfied with PET bottled drinks in terms of design, size, shape, and durability; strong customer service support; ability to respond to customer delivery needs; cost competitiveness of the product; and engagement with customer-specific needs and requests. In terms of supply, the main features preferred were recyclability, cost-effectiveness, ideal for packaging, varied design possibilities, and customized solutions. PET bottle market share of 28 percent averages is higher than supply with an average of 18 percent. A survey from the households revealed that DRS is generally acceptable in terms of managing a modified and centralized deposit return system to be owned and controlled by retailers, and manufacturers which assures that empty PET bottles are returned to recycling by means of reverse vending machine, and consumer deposits are refunded. There are 12 PET recycling companies in the Philippines but were not included as participants of the survey as the study is primarily concerned with market, financial, and management feasibility of establishing the system but are recommended to be included in conducting a full-blown feasibility study. The implementation of the proposed DRS for the city is estimated to cover a period of 19 months. Contingency plan for the implementation of the project was not included since the proposed deposit return system requires enabling laws by executive branch of the government whereby local retailers and manufacturers, as well as consumers, could be guided accordingly by the implementing rules and guidelines. Hence, contingency plan is held in abeyance.