How Can Reverse Vending Machines for Plastic Bottle Packaging Contribute to Sociopreneurship?

Wegig Murwonugroho (), Astri Rinanti, Winnie Septiani, Nurhikma Nurhikma, Thalia Sunaryo and Thirathep Chonmaitree
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Wegig Murwonugroho: Universitas Trisakti, Art and Design Faculty
Astri Rinanti: Universitas Trisakti, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Technology Faculty
Winnie Septiani: Universitas Trisakti, Industrial Technology Faculty
Nurhikma Nurhikma: Universitas Trisakti, Architecture and Civil Engineering Faculty
Thalia Sunaryo: Universitas Trisakti, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Technology Faculty
Thirathep Chonmaitree: Silpakorn University, Department of Decorative Arts

A chapter in Proceedings of the International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Business Innovation (ICELBI 2022), 2023, pp 676-687 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The way of managing plastic bottle waste so far is dominated by the landfill method. This open dump technique endangers the environment and the surrounding community. This study discusses how the Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) simultaneously contributes to sociopreneurs solving environmental, economic, and social problems. This study was carried out qualitatively by following the Design Thinking procedure. Based on the analysis of data obtained during the Empathize, Define, Ideate, and Prototype phases, this paper concludes that RVM's contribution to the character of sociopreneurs does not begin with changes in consumer behavior toward plastic bottles (although the change also arises due to the introduction of RVM to the public). RVM-mediated sociopreneurship develops in two ways, namely: a). Ownership of Reverse Vending Machine machines, and b) purchase of RVM-output plastic pellets by Startups, MSMEs, artisans, and other business units that empower communities to obtain financial profits.

Keywords: Bottle Plastic Packaging; Reverse Vending Machine; Sociopreneurship (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-350-4_67

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