A STUDY ON “A Study of Zero Plastic Usage and Waste

Management Methods and create awareness in Andrahalli”

SRP submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree MBA

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

OF

ACHARYA BANGALORE B-SCHOOL

POOJA N V

Under the guidance of

PROF. SIDDANAGOUDA POLICEPATIL

MBA DEPT.

ACHARYA BANGALORE B-SCHOOL

2018-19
 DECLARATION BY THE STUDENT

I the undersigned declare that the project report entitled on “A STUDY ON “A Study of Zero
Plastic Usage and Waste Management Methods In HSR Layout and create awareness in Andrahalli” is the
result of the project work carried out by me under the guidance of Prof SIDDANAGOUDA POLICEPATIL in
partial fulfilment for the award of Master’s Degree in Business Administration by Acharya Bangalore B-
School.

I also declare that this project is the outcome of my own efforts and that it has not been submitted to any

other University or Institute for the award of any other Degree or Diploma or Certificate.

Signature:

Date: Name: POOJA N V

Place: Bangalore Reg. No: 18YUCMD138

 INDEX

CHAPTER NO PARTICULAR

01 INTRODUCTION

02 RESEARCH DESIGN

03 CURRENT SCENARIO

04 DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

05 FINDINGS ,SUGGESTIONS AND CONCLUSION

 Acknowledgement

I am extremely thankful to Dr.H.R VENKATESHA, Director of MBA and Dr.RAJESH.C , HOD of MBA for

giving me permission and supporting me to complete this project report.

I wish to express my deep sense of gratitude and profound thanks to my guide Prof. SIDDANAGOUDA

POLICEPATIL for his scholarly advice and tremendous help at the needy hours, which greatly helped me to

complete this project report.

I would like to thank all the teaching and non-teaching staff for their support in preparing this report.

NAME: POOJA N V

REG NO: 18YUCMD138

CHAPTER -1
INTRODUCTION
With rapid urbanization, the world is facing massive waste management problem. As the population increasing
the wastage is also increasing which resulting in polluting the lands and creating the unhealthy environment.
On-the-go lifestyle require easily disposable products ,such as soda cans ,coffee cups or bottles of water, but the
accumulation of these products has led to increasing amounts of plastic pollution around the world. As plastic
is composed of major toxic pollutants, it has the potential to cause significant harm to the environment in the
form of air, water and land pollution. Plastic pollution is when plastic has gathered in an area and has begun to
negatively impact the natural environment and create problems for plants ,wildlife and even the human
population .Often this includes killing plant life and posing dangers to local animals. Plastic is an incredibly
useful material, but it is also made from toxic compounds known to cause illness and because it is meant for
durability, it is not biodegradable

A large portion of waste management practices deal with municipal solid waste which is the bulk of the waste
that is created in the household, industrial and commercial activity. The key to efficient waste management is to
ensure proper segregation of waste at source and to ensure that the waste goes through different streams of
recycling and resource recovery then reduce the final residue is then deposited scientifically in sanitary landfills.
Disposing of waste has huge environmental impacts and can cause serious problems, some of the waste will rot,
but not all, and in the process it m ay smell, or generate methane gas, which is explosive and contributes to the
greenhouse effect. But people and government neglecting the process are facing a huge problem with the waste.
As these goes on the earth as whole will face a problem which will be filled with nothing but waste. There
should be certain precautions which need be taken to prevent this.

The three R’s are reduce reuse and recycle. Recycling is one such process which helps in waste management.
Recycling deals with collection and conversion of waste materials into new materials which can be used and
also helps in saving the materials and lower greenhouse gas emission. One of the other reason for recycling is
that it reduces trash in landfills and incinerators. Recyclable materials includes many kinds of glass, paper,
plastic, cardboard, metal, tires, textiles, batteries, and electronics. The composting of other bio degradable waste
such as food or garden waste is also a form of recycling.
CHAPTER -2
LITERATURE REVIEW
Ministry of Environment and Forests issued a new gazette of rules (4th Feb 2011) known as Plastic Waste
(Management and Handling ) Rules,2011 states No person shall use carry bags made of recycled plastics or
compostable plastics for sorting ,carrying ,dispensing or packaging food stuffs. No person shall manufactures
,stock, distribute or sell any carry bag made of virgin or recycled or compostable plastic ,which is less than 40
microns in thickness .Sachets using plastic material shall not be used for storing ,packing or selling gutkha,
tobacco and pan masala

Assessment of municipal solid waste management by Pattnaik & Reddy (2010), study shows that activities like
collecting those materials from the waste, which could be gainfully retrieved and utilized for making new
products. Since unsegmented waste is dumped at community bins, its optimal recycling is not possible.
However, rag pickers usually sort out and sell recyclable materials like plastic, glass etc.

Assessment of the status of municipal solid waste management (MSWM) in metro cities, state capitals, class 1
cities and class 2 towns in India by Kumar, Bhattacharya, J.K, Vaidya (2009), In India almost every city, town,
or village adopted unscientific disposal of municipal solid waste. Among the 59 chosen cities, 40 has shown
increase in waste generation, 7 cities shows reduction and remaining are more are less the same. Though there
was increase in population in cities there was no clear reason in reduction in the waste generation, the possible
reason for reduction could be that the waste generated could not reach the designated dumping site and was lost
in the cities peripherals, outskirts, along the road, low lying area, along the drain, green areas, etc.

In India, rapid urbanization and uncontrolled growth rate of population are main reasons for MSW to become an
acute problem. According to population size per capita waste generation rate and its growth during a decade are
indicated by Annepu, R. K. (2012) substantial solid waste in India, waste to energy research and technology
council. It is anticipated that population of India would be about 1,823 million by 2051 and about 300 million
tons per annum of MSW will be generated that will require around 1,450 km2 of land to dispose it in a
systematic manner, if ULBs in India continue to rely on landfill route for MSW management (Position paper on
the solid waste management sector in India, (2009). However, these projections are on conservative side,
keeping 1.33% annual growth in per capita generation of MSW (Bhide & Shekdar 1998).
Need for the study
The significance of the study is to understand the importance of the Zero Plastic usage ,waste management and
recycling, and its impact on environment. The need to create awareness on plastic usage and waste management
which eventually going be a big problem in the future. To create awareness regarding the proper disposal of
waste. Understanding how recycling help to reducing the waste materials and helps in creating new materials
out of the waste which helps in reducing the usage of the new material, And how recycling works.

Relevance of the study

As the population is increasing the waste particulars are also increasing this leads to land pollution and health
issues. Dumping the wastages anywhere can create land pollution and it is hazardous to both environment and
people. This study is important to protect the environment and the health of the people.

Recycling is still not known to a lot of people, and how it can help to reduce the use of the new materials and
create new objects out of waste. Introducing the recycling concept and creating awareness can help the
environment.

Scope of the study

Waste management is not about just waste materials and recycling it can have many different areas and
subdivided into many some of them are Solid waste recycling, Organic waste recycling, Waste water recycling,
Agricultural waste recycling, Sustainable production and consumption patterns, Innovation processes,
Valorizing waste, Material flow analysis, Life cycle assessment and management of resources, Waste
generation, Waste prevention, Waste handling, Waste disposal, Waste recycling, New processes and
technologies, Landfill, Waste collection, Waste reduction, Composting, Energy production from waste, Waste
through better design, Improved recovery and re-use, Resource management, Procurement, planning, design,
construction. These are all part of waste management which can be studied into. Each area opens up a new
aspect. Recycling is also done with different materials like plastic, steel, paper etc.
Objectives of the study
 To create awareness about waste management and recycling.

 To create awareness about the problems caused and harmful effects by plastic

 To initiate the eradication of plastic in the locality by the study of methods adopted in HSR layout

 Improvement of overall waste management in the area.

 To create a change of perception in the minds of people regarding the waste management and recycling.

 Increased recycling levels and reduction of organic waste in landfills.

Research design:

Research design is the set of methods and procedures used in collecting and analyzing measures of variables
specified in the research problem.

Descriptive Research

Descriptive study is a fact finding investigation with adequate interpretation. It is also specific as it focuses on
particular aspects or dimensions of the project being undertaken.

Action Plan

 Survey: A survey through questionnaires, to find the issues faced by the localities before the
implementation of zero plastic and waste management .
 Campaign: Conducting a campaign for the localities of Andrahalli to create awareness regarding waste
management and zero plastic usage.

Data Collection

Data Collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established
system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate the outcomes. The goal of all data
collection is to capture quality evidence that allow the analysis leads to the formulation of convincing and
credible answers to the questions.

Sources of data used in this study are:

 Primary Data
Primary data are the original sources from which the researcher directly collects data that have not been
previously collected.
The method of data collection employed in this study is Questionnaire.
 Secondary Data
Secondary data are those sources of data from which the researcher collects data have been previously
collected.

Plan of Analysis

Conducting survey and campaign among the locality and making them aware ill effects of using plastic and
managing waste for the well being of oneself and the society as a whole. The data collected is classified
tabulated and computed and will be represented in the form of graphs for the better picture of analysis.
CHAPTER-3
CURRENT INDIAN SCENARIO

Plastic in India has become an increasingly pressing problem over the years. With increasing dependence
on plastic, the tendency to dispose of plastic casually has also become a part of the mainstream. Over the years,
several waste to wealth mechanisms have been adopted to recycle and reuse plastic in innovative ways. One
such trend has been the conversion of plastic waste to fuel and making it usable for both domestic and industrial
purposes. Given India’s huge daily generation of over 15,000 tones of plastic, the prospects of conversion to
fuel are abundant, provided there is sufficient infrastructure available. The current Union government’s focus on
waste management via Swachh Bharat Abhiyan also addresses the issue of plastic waste and ways with which
the problem could be dealt with.
Industrialization becomes very significant for developing countries like India having large number of
population. Rapid increase in urbanization and per capita income lead to high rate of municipal solid waste
generation. In recent times, E-waste and plastic waste also contribute considerably to total waste stream due to
utilization of electronic and other items. These wastes may cause a potential hazard to human health or
environment if any of the aspects of solid waste management is not managed effectively. In India, approach
towards Solid waste management is still unscientific. Solid Waste collection efficiency in India is around 70%
(Sharholy et al. 2007), while same is almost 100% in the developed countries. Even today, large portion of solid
waste is dumped indiscriminately on outskirts of towns or cities without any prior treatment. This leads to
groundwater contamination and increase in air pollution due to leach ate percolation and release of gases
respectively. Various study reveals that out of total solid waste, 80% can be utilized again either by recycling or
reusing. Improper waste segregation and other factors lead recycling sector to work on outdated technology.
However, plastic and paper recycling have been especially growing due to continuous increasing consumption
of both the commodities.
CHAPTER-4
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Introduction
After collecting the requisite secondary data relevant for the purpose of this project work, it was planes to
collect the primary data also on the theme’ s/ subject to a sample survey. Thus a suitable questionnaire was
design to obtain the views perceptions of respondent on relevant aspects. A copy is placed at annexure.

Methodology
In order to carry out the survey the random sampling was adopted as the target was to each department call
levels. The survey was conducted by meeting the despondence personally at the convenience and their choice.
Accordingly most of the respondents referred their living as they felt comfortable to fill the questionnaire
distributed among the despondence and it was also collected. All questionnaires took 4-5 hours to complete.

The primary data was collected by meeting 20 residents. The respondents were identified on random bases.
Accordingly the survey was completed on random sampling method.

Questionnaire Design
The questionnaire was designed after analyzing various aspects and then opinions were listed out.

Based on the opinions of different people the findings are collected

1) How often do you carry bags while going out?

a) every time
b) Don’t carry
c) Randomly
Interpretation:
The above graph shows that 65% of respondents were randomly, 25% don’t carry and 10% every time you
carry bags while going out

2) Whether the carry bags given after shopping are preserved?

a) Yes
b) No

Table-2
Interpretation:
The above graph shows that 65% of respondents say yes that they preserve carry bags given after shopping,
30% say no that they don’t preserve carry bags given after shopping

3) Why is everyone asking to ban the usage of plastic?

a) Long decomposing time
b) Because it is costly
c) Harmful to health
Interpretation:

The above graph shows that 55% of respondents say long decomposing time, 5% say because it is costly and
40% say harmful to health
4) Why do you prefer to go with plastic bags instead of alternate ones?
a) a drop in ocean doesn’t make a difference (as it is already polluted so1 plastic cover doesn’t make a
difference?)
b) Why should I even be bothered about these little things
c) It’s cheaper than alternate ones
d) Don’t know the after affects of using a plastic bag
5) Would you prefer to
a) Purchase a jute bag
b) Purchase a plastic bag
Interpretation:

The above graph shows that 85% of respondents say they prefer to purchase a jute bag and 15% say they prefer
to Purchase a plastic bag

6) What do you prefer to do of used bags?

a) Reuse the plastic bag till it’s unusable
b) Throw it in dustbin
c) Throw it in recyclable bin provided by municipality
d) Simply throw it on road
Interpretation:

The above graph shows that 40% respondents say that they reuse the plastic bag till it’s unusable, 20% say they
throw it in dustbin and 40% say they throw it in recyclable bin provided by municipality .
7) Do you prefer to segregate the waste?
a) Yes
b) No
Interpretation:
The above graph shows that 77.8% respondents say that they prefer to segregate the waste and 22.2% say that
they do not prefer to segregate the waste.

8) How often is the waste container emptied?

a) Once in a day
b) Once in two day
c) Once in three day
d) Once in a week
Interpretation:
The above graph shows that 40% respondents say that they empty waste container once in a days,30% say once
in two days ,20% say once in three days and 10% say once in a week.

9) Do you separate dry waste and wet waste?

a) Yes
b) No
Interpretation:
The above graph shows that 78.9% respondents say that they separate dry waste and wet waste and 21.05% say
that they do not separate dry waste and wet waste

10) How and where do you dispose the solid waste?

a) In public Bins
b) In the BBMP Van
c) By road side
d) In a open space
Interpretation:
The above graph shows that 15% respondents say that they dispose the solid waste in public Bins, 65% say that
Dispose the solid waste In the BBMP Van, 15% say by road side and 5% in an open space.

11) Have you ever been educated on proper waste segregation and disposal?
a) Yes
b) No
Interpretation:
The above graph shows that 66.67% respondents say that they have been educated on proper waste segregation
and disposal and 33.33% say No that they have not been educated on proper waste segregation and disposal
12) What are the measures you have taken to do the waste management on your own?
a) Installation of composing unit
b) Installation of segregation unit
c) Installation of bio gas
d) Others
Interpretation:
The above graph shows that 15.8.% respondents say Installation of composing unit,26.3% Installation of
segregation unit,15.8% say Installation of bio gas and 42.1% say others

13) Are you aware of BBMP's land filling and its disadvantages to the environment?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Maybe

14) Would you solid waste is a major issue effecting environment?

a) Yes
b) No
Interpretation:
The above graph shows that 80% respondents say yes that solid waste is a major issue effecting environment
and 20% say no
CHAPTER-5
FINDINGS
 It is observed that 65% of the respondents randomly carry bags while going out
 The study shows that 65% of the respondents carry bags given after shopping and are preserved
 The study shows that 55% of the respondents are asking to ban the usage of plastic because it has long
decomposing time
 It is observed 40% of the respondents prefer to go with plastic bags instead of alternate ones because
It’s cheaper than alternate ones
 It is observed that 85% of the respondents prefer to purchase jute bag
 It is observed that 40% of respondents prefer to reuse the plastic bag till it’s unusable and equal ratio of
40% throw it in recyclable bin provided by municipality
 It is observed that 77.8% of respondents prefer to segregate the waste
 It is observed that 40% of the respondents empty the waste container once in a day
 It is observed that 78.9% of respondents separate dry waste and wet waste
 It is observed that 66.67% of respondents have been educated on proper waste segregation and disposal
 It is observed that 65% of the respondents dispose the solid waste in the BBMP Van
 It is observed that 40% of respondents take their own to manage waste
 It is observed that 50% of respondents are aware of BBMP's land filling and its disadvantages to the
environment
 It is observed that 80% of respondents say solid waste is a major issue effecting environment

SUGGESTIONS

 Bring your own shopping bag

 Stop buying bottled water
 Bring your own thermos to the coffee shop
 Choose cardboard or jute over plastic bottles and bags
 Say no to straws
 Switch from disposable diapers to cloth
 Segregate dry and wet waste separately
 Do not dispose on roads or open space, dispose waste in BBMP van
CONCLUSION
Plastic usage and Waste Management is crucial issue that needs governmental attention immediately, the
practices used in the country to generate waste are too dangerous not only for ourselves but they could be
disastrous for our children. Waste separation and plastic from the household level, proper storage, more
efficient waste collection systems, and sustainable recovery and disposal practices are identified as needed
processes in the study area. Considering the nature and components of waste generated by households and
business places, the waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting processes would be more suitable in
managing the challenge. These management options should be integrated in a sustainable framework. Adequate
consideration should be given to monitoring processes. Public education and properly planned waste
management programs also need to be introduced into the current waste management system. Especially
awareness programmes must be conducted in order to improve the knowledge about the importance of SWM
for sound environmental development in the area. The authorities should provide for the introduction of
complimentary programs and policy development. At present very little awareness exists amongst the
stakeholders, it is crucial to educate people and convince them to adopt practices for reduce, reuse and recycle
rather then generating crap
 APPENDIX
QUESTIONNAIRE

1) How often do you carry bags while going out?

a) every time
b) Don’t carry
c) Randomly

2) Whether the carry bags given after shopping are preserved ?

a) Yes
b) No

3) Why is everyone asking to ban the usage of plastic?

a)long decomposing time
b) Because it is costly
c) Harmful to health

4) Why do you prefer to go with plastic bags instead of alternate ones?

a) A drop in ocean doesn’t make a difference (as it is already polluted so1 plastic cover doesnt make a
difference?)
b) Why should i even be bothered about this little things
c) It’s cheaper than alternate ones
d) Don’t know the after affects of using a plastic bag

5) Would you prefer to

a) Purchase a jute bag
b) Purchase a plastic bag

6) What do you prefer to do of used bags?

a) Reuse the plastic bag till it’s unusable
b) Throw it in dustbin
c) Throw it in recyclable bin provided by municipality
d) Simply throw it on road

7) Do you prefer to segregate the waste?

a) Yes
b) No
8) How often is the waste container emptied?
a) Once in a day
b) Once in two day
c) Once in three day
d) Once in a week

9) Do you separate dry waste and wet waste?

a) Yes
b) No

10) How and where do you dispose the solid waste?

a) In public Bins
b) In the BBMP Van
c) By road side
d) In a open space

11) Have you ever been educated on proper waste segregation and disposal?
a) Yes
b) No

12) What are the measures you have taken to do the waste management on your own?
a) Installation of composing unit
b) Installation of segregation unit
c) Installation of bio gas
d) Others

13) Are you aware of BBMP's land filling and its disadvantages to the environment?
a) Yes
b) No
C) Maybe

14) Would you solid waste is a major issue effecting environment?

a) Yes
b) No