“Modelo Prolab: ECODESK, propuesta de útiles de escritorio ecológicos para la mejora del manejo de residuos del hogar en Lima Este”
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2024-11-11
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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En la ciudad Lima, Perú, enfrenta un importante desafío ambiental debido a la
generación diaria de 886 toneladas de residuos plásticos, que representa el 46% del total
nacional. Estos residuos son desechados en botaderos informales, ríos y playas, causando un
grave impacto negativo en la salud, la fauna, la flora y el medio ambiente en general. No
obstante, la falta de una industria sólida en el manejo de residuos plásticos dificulta la
implementación de soluciones a gran escala.
A pesar de contar con algunos puntos de reciclaje y plantas de tratamiento, estas
iniciativas son aún incipientes. No han logrado fomentar una cultura nacional de reciclaje, lo
que se refleja en el bajo porcentaje del 1.9% de residuos sólidos reciclados. Contribuyendo al
aumento de la contaminación.
Para abordar esta problemática, se propone una innovadora idea de negocio enfocada
en la producción y comercialización de útiles de escritorios ecológicos, fabricados con
materiales reciclados como cartones y papeles. Esta iniciativa está dirigida a personas de 18 a
50 años, incluidos empleados de oficina, estudiantes de institutos y universidades, y personas
que adoptan prácticas ecológicas, pertenecientes a los segmentos socioeconómicos de clase
media y alta. El objetivo es fomentar el uso de productos sostenibles y reducir la dependencia
de plásticos convencional.
El objetivo principal es contribuir al logro del Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible
(ODS) número 11.6 y 12.5, que busca reducir el impacto ambiental negativo per cápita de las
ciudades y mejorar la gestión de desechos municipales. Al promover el uso de materiales
reciclados en la fabricación de productos de escritorios, se busca reducir significativamente la
cantidad de plástico desechado. Esto, a su vez, contribuye a disminuir la contaminación
generada por estos residuos.
The daily generation of 886 tons of plastic waste in Lima, Peru, accounting for 46% of the national total, poses a significant environmental concern. Improper disposal of these waste materials in informal dumpsites, rivers, and beaches has led to adverse impacts on public health, wildlife, flora, and the overall environment. The lack of a well-developed plastic waste management industry hinders large-scale innovation. Despite the presence of some recycling points and treatment facilities, these initiatives remain in their infancy and have failed to cultivate a nationwide recycling culture. The minimal 1.9% recycling rate of solid waste has contributed to escalating pollution levels. In response to this challenge, a business concept emerges: the production and sale of eco- friendly office supplies manufactured from recycled materials, specifically using discarded cardboard and papers. The initiative is aimed at people aged 18 to 50, including office workers, institute and university students, and individuals who adopt eco-friendly practices, belonging to the middle and upper socioeconomic segments, with the goal of promoting the use of sustainable products. The main objective is to contribute to the achievement a Sustainable Development Goal 11.6 & 12.5, which aim to reduce the per capita environmental impact of cities and improve municipal waste management. By promoting the use of recycled materials in the manufacturing of desk products, the goal is to significantly reduce the amount of discarded plastic and, consequently, decrease the pollution generated by these wastes. This thesis presents a concrete solution to address Lima's pollution, while also fostering a recycling culture within educational institutions. It is envisioned that this initiative could serve as a model for other cities, ultimately contributing to more sustainable solid waste management practices nationwide.
The daily generation of 886 tons of plastic waste in Lima, Peru, accounting for 46% of the national total, poses a significant environmental concern. Improper disposal of these waste materials in informal dumpsites, rivers, and beaches has led to adverse impacts on public health, wildlife, flora, and the overall environment. The lack of a well-developed plastic waste management industry hinders large-scale innovation. Despite the presence of some recycling points and treatment facilities, these initiatives remain in their infancy and have failed to cultivate a nationwide recycling culture. The minimal 1.9% recycling rate of solid waste has contributed to escalating pollution levels. In response to this challenge, a business concept emerges: the production and sale of eco- friendly office supplies manufactured from recycled materials, specifically using discarded cardboard and papers. The initiative is aimed at people aged 18 to 50, including office workers, institute and university students, and individuals who adopt eco-friendly practices, belonging to the middle and upper socioeconomic segments, with the goal of promoting the use of sustainable products. The main objective is to contribute to the achievement a Sustainable Development Goal 11.6 & 12.5, which aim to reduce the per capita environmental impact of cities and improve municipal waste management. By promoting the use of recycled materials in the manufacturing of desk products, the goal is to significantly reduce the amount of discarded plastic and, consequently, decrease the pollution generated by these wastes. This thesis presents a concrete solution to address Lima's pollution, while also fostering a recycling culture within educational institutions. It is envisioned that this initiative could serve as a model for other cities, ultimately contributing to more sustainable solid waste management practices nationwide.
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Ecología industrial--Perú, Plásticos--Residuos
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