Circular economy model for the transition to reusable plastic packaging

Universidad de Guayaquil, Fac. de Industrial, Av. Dr. Gómez Lince y Av. Juan Tanca Marengo, Guayaquil – Ecuador.

^* Corresponding author: sonia.rodriguezm@ug.edu.ec

Abstract

Single-use plastics are increasing environmental pollution. The objectives was determine if the circular economy model can influence the transition towards reusable plastic packaging, as a mechanism to protect ecosystems and enhance Stakeholder satisfaction. The methodology was quantitative, descriptive, correlational study, using a survey of 20 teachers of the Industrial Engineering program at a public university. The results indicated a high level of reliability was obtained with Cronbach’s alpha of 0.985, as well as a significant correlation between the variables of the circular economy model and the transition towards reusable plastic packaging, with sig. bilateral <0.05. It was conclude that, the application of the circular economy model promotes the transition towards the use of reusable plastic containers that can minimize the generation of solid waste, protect ecosystems, reduce resource waste in factories and promote a culture of sustainability in the population.