Proposed guidelines to implement flexible-plastic circular economy business models in Colombia
[Introduction]: The lack of feasible circular economy models for recycling single-use plastics poses a significant challenge to sustainable waste management. Single-use plastics, particularly flexible types, contribute to environmental pollution and require effective recycling strategies. [Objectiv...
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[Introduction]: The lack of feasible circular economy models for recycling single-use plastics poses a significant challenge to sustainable waste management. Single-use plastics, particularly flexible types, contribute to environmental pollution and require effective recycling strategies. [Objective]: This study aimed to analyze global recycling models for single-use plastics under key parameters: type of pollutant, impacts on sustainability, value generation, stakeholders involved, and level of technology. [Methodology]: A global review of 21 circular economy models focused on single-use flexible plastics was conducted, evaluating their feasibility and effectiveness. Six models were identified as the most relevant based on the selected criteria. [Results]: The findings indicate that improving eco-efficiency requires the integration of physical and chemical recycling processes to achieve cost reductions. Additionally, maintaining a constant flow of recyclable materials is essential, emphasizing the critical role of material collection and classification cooperatives. In Colombia, the collection and classification of plastic materials emerged as a pivotal element for the long-term sustainability of recycling models. [Conclusions]: The study highlights the necessity of combining technological and logistical efforts to enhance recycling processes. Strengthening material recovery systems and cooperative efforts is crucial for advancing circular economy goals in the context of single-use plastics.
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| spelling | doaj-art-0d53aff28c9942fbab11593df4a561832025-02-11T04:30:36ZengUniversidad Nacional, Costa RicaCiencias Ambientales1409-21582215-38962025-01-0159110.15359/rca.59-1.1117674Proposed guidelines to implement flexible-plastic circular economy business models in ColombiaNicolás Ramiro Orrego-Bustamante0https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1833-8193Amalia Alejandra Báez-Niño1https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1085-9192Darling Perea-Cabarcas2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1556-2738Henry Adolfo Lambis-Miranda3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6261-4062Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, UPB, MedellínLogros Factoring Colombia S.A., BogotáUniversidad Tecnológica de Bolívar, CartagenaFundación Universitaria Tecnológico Comfenalco, Cartagena [Introduction]: The lack of feasible circular economy models for recycling single-use plastics poses a significant challenge to sustainable waste management. Single-use plastics, particularly flexible types, contribute to environmental pollution and require effective recycling strategies. [Objective]: This study aimed to analyze global recycling models for single-use plastics under key parameters: type of pollutant, impacts on sustainability, value generation, stakeholders involved, and level of technology. [Methodology]: A global review of 21 circular economy models focused on single-use flexible plastics was conducted, evaluating their feasibility and effectiveness. Six models were identified as the most relevant based on the selected criteria. [Results]: The findings indicate that improving eco-efficiency requires the integration of physical and chemical recycling processes to achieve cost reductions. Additionally, maintaining a constant flow of recyclable materials is essential, emphasizing the critical role of material collection and classification cooperatives. In Colombia, the collection and classification of plastic materials emerged as a pivotal element for the long-term sustainability of recycling models. [Conclusions]: The study highlights the necessity of combining technological and logistical efforts to enhance recycling processes. Strengthening material recovery systems and cooperative efforts is crucial for advancing circular economy goals in the context of single-use plastics. https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/ambientales/article/view/19615Flexible plasticCircular EconomyBusiness modelRecyclingValue chain |
| spellingShingle | Nicolás Ramiro Orrego-Bustamante Amalia Alejandra Báez-Niño Darling Perea-Cabarcas Henry Adolfo Lambis-Miranda Proposed guidelines to implement flexible-plastic circular economy business models in Colombia Ciencias Ambientales Flexible plastic Circular Economy Business model Recycling Value chain |
| title | Proposed guidelines to implement flexible-plastic circular economy business models in Colombia |
| title_full | Proposed guidelines to implement flexible-plastic circular economy business models in Colombia |
| title_fullStr | Proposed guidelines to implement flexible-plastic circular economy business models in Colombia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Proposed guidelines to implement flexible-plastic circular economy business models in Colombia |
| title_short | Proposed guidelines to implement flexible-plastic circular economy business models in Colombia |
| title_sort | proposed guidelines to implement flexible plastic circular economy business models in colombia |
| topic | Flexible plastic Circular Economy Business model Recycling Value chain |
| url | https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/ambientales/article/view/19615 |
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