Abstract
With the undeniable demands of this era to develop and use eco-friendly reusable packaging material, the single-use biopolymer “Sonali bag” is a suitable alternative to plastic bags. The main focus of this study was to explore the production process, economic profitability and market potential of Sonali bags in Bangladesh. Besides secondary data, primary data were collected from Dhaka and Mymensingh districts followed by descriptive statistical analysis. Manufacturing of Sonali bags starts with raw jute collection and processing, then go through several steps that finally end with the printing of bags. The plant generated a profit of TK. 288.29 million annually (BCR 2.41) and if the price of the bag drops to half from the current (Tk.10/piece) that also yields profitability with BCR 1.34. Besides, at the current selling price (TK. 1200/Kg) and assuming 10% replacement of plastic bags use estimates TK. 56.07 billion market potentiality of Sonali bag annually in Dhaka city
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
