Los Baños Waste Composition : Evaluating its Suitability as Organic Input for Insiklo
Date
12-2023
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management
College
College of Economics and Management (CEM)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Arlene C. Gutierrez
Committee Member
RenenSzilardo C. De Guzman, Emil John C. Cabrera, Melodee Marciana E. De Castro
Abstract
The central focus of this paper is the evaluation of Insiklo Sustainable Agriventures Corporation, a company specializing in utilizing Black Soldier Flies for the transformation of organic waste into valuable resources. The aim is to scrutinize the waste composition and management system in Los Baños to determine its suitability as a sustainable input source for Insiklo. The primary objective is to assess whether Los Baños can serve as a feasible input source for the waste processing facility utilizing Black Soldier Flies. The study employs a mixed methods approach, gathering primary data through questionnaires administered to households and food establishments. Key findings indicate that the computed waste quantity from households averaged 0.58 kilograms per capita per day, with only 63% of the organic waste deemed suitable for Insiklo. Limited organic waste suitable for Insiklo was found from public market vendors and commercial establishments, emphasizing the need to concentrate waste procurement efforts on the household sector. A recommended strategic approach involves establishing a partnership with Barangay Local Government Units (BLGU), wherein Insiklo can act as a buyer of household organic waste at the cost of less than PHP 2.50 per kilogram. However, modifications to the waste management and waste collection of the partner barangay are necessary to satisfy Insiklo’s organic inputs requirements. While offering valuable insights, the study acknowledges limitations, including reliance on 2020 figures, non- probability sampling, and potential variations between estimated and actual waste generation.
Language
English
LC Subject
Organic wastes--Recycling
Location
UPLB College of Economics and Management (CEM)
Call Number
LG 993 2023 M17 R53
Recommended Citation
Riazon, Dawson Josh N., "Los Baños Waste Composition : Evaluating its Suitability as Organic Input for Insiklo" (2023). Undergraduate Theses. 11765.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/11765
Document Type
Thesis
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