DEVELOPING A MODEL FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETPLACE THROUGH THE VALUE CHAIN

Abstract

The objectives of this study were 1) to study the model of waste management in the agricultural commodity market. Using the principle of value chain as a tool to implement 2) To find ways to create added value in waste separation and reduce waste disposal costs 3) Analyze the value chain (Value Chain) ) to create added value for sustainable waste by using a mixed method research (Mixed Methods Research) is a qualitative research. In in-depth interviews, interviews will be conducted on a sample obtained from a specific random sampling and quantitative data analysis, descriptive statistics the results showed that from informal interviews, waste management in the market by using value chain principles as a tool of action. 13 employees in the market and related departments analyzed basic activity concepts. It consists of five components of the manufacturing process, which are linked together. From looking at waste as raw materials until raw materials undergo processing. By separating 14,000 kg of foam packaging waste per day, the cost to landfill 1 ton of foam packaging waste averages 410 baht/ton. will be at 57,400 baht/month, when adding value from waste processing, revenue from sales of foam blocks 182,000 baht/month minus production costs 19,657 baht, will generate profit of 162,344 baht/month, landfill costs decreased at 2.29 million baht /month and analyze the rate of return Gross profit to sales ratio 60.88% and net profit to sales 4.47% and return on total assets ROA 4.43% and ROI ratio 11.46% and payback period 1 month, which makes the purchase business. Recycling waste is another interesting business to invest in today.