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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Disposal of plastic waste in environment is considered to be a big problem due to its very

low biodegradability, presence in large quantities and its harmful effect to the environment.

Therefore, finding alternative methods of disposing waste by using an eco-friendly methods are

becoming a major research issue. In order to make an effective disposal method, we need to

identify first the different components of Unilevers plastic sachets and their proper disposal

methods. Preferred options for disposal are recycling, incineration with energy recovery, and

landfill. The high value of this product makes incineration with energy recovery very desirable for

material that cannot be recycled, but incineration must be capable of scrubbing out acidic

combustion products that affects the environment, so producing methods that could help regulates

its acidic combustion products can help the study.

According to the Waste Management Resources, incineration was conducted without

separating materials causes harm to environment. This un-separated waste was not free from

bulky and recyclable materials, even. This resulted in risk for plant workers health and

environment, thus violating laws regarding the proper solid waste disposal and clean air act. In

order to reduce the harmful effects of incineration, we need first to separate the plastics into its

components first then subjecting each component to incineration without violating provisions of

laws regarding the protection of environment from pollution such as Republic Act. No 6969,

Republic Act. No 9003, and Republic Act. No 8749.