Bicicletas de tereftalato de polietileno reciclado (RPET) en Bogotá D.C.

Abstract

Polyethylene terephthalate is a polymer with a long useful life that is used for making fibers, clothing and beverage containers, which if not returned to a the production chain through a recycling process becomes into an abundant waste that contaminates water sources and soils. In the present study it was determined the feasibility of the design, manufacture and marketing of bicycles with frames made of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (RPET) in Bogotá D.C. In the development of the research, variables such as the demand and supply of the target market of the product were initially analyzed, and then the technical characteristics of the project such as size, location and production process were described. In addition, the organizational structure and the applicable environmental regulations were established. Finally, the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and the Net Present Value (NPV) were calculated. The results obtained show that the product has a significant potential demand that enables its entry into the market, as well as the need for facilities with a minimum area of 100 m2 to carry out the manufacturing and marketing process. Furthermore, it is possible to affirm that the project presents financial feasibility with an IRR of 23.67% and a NPV of $ 141,741,218 in a cash flow without leverage, indicators that increase to 40.39% and $ 577,562,962 in a cash flow with financial advantage.