Edible cutleries as sustainable substitute for plastic cutleries

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2019-03

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BRAC University

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The research paper has been intended to inspire the readers to think of alternative and sustainable ways for consumption, act responsibly towards the environment and minimize waste and pollution as much as possible. The research is aimed to prove that there are various functional, sustainable and alternative means out there, instead of plastic, which has become one of the biggest threats to the world’s ecosystem. Edible Cutleries, is a brand new dimension and solution to fight against the plastic pollution. The paper investigates the plastic and its cutlery industry, and how it is collapsing the global ecosystem, while further delving into the product: edible cutlery, as a sustainable and meaningful solution for combating plastic pollution in Bangladesh. The research also highlights how edible cutleries converges directly with some of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, while also focusing on the demand and viability of the product for Bangladesh target markets.

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This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Procurement and Supply Management, 2019.
Cataloged from PDF version of dissertation.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 36-39).

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Edible cutleries, SDGs, B2B, B2C, Sustainable, Sorghum

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