TOWARDS BLUE ACCOUNTING : LOW COSTS IN THE PROCESS ZERO PLASTIC WASTE BECOMES FUEL OIL ENERGY
Sultan Syah (a*), Eko Ganis Sukoharsono (b), Erwin Saraswati (c), Roekhudin (d)
a)Doctoral Program of Economic and Business Faculty,
Brawijaya University, Malang, 65142, Indonesia
* sultanakuntan[at]gmail.com
b)Brawijaya University, Malang, 65142,Indonesia
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to provide an understanding of the role of blue accounting in transforming plastic waste into environmentally friendly energy to meet human needs. This study uses qualitative methods with ethnomethodology approaches. Data is gained through observation, documentation and daily conversations. Blue accountings research provides a solution to overcoming the problem of plastic waste at sea. Where waste can be converted into fuel oil with the composition of each 10 kilograms of plastic waste, producing 6 liters of diesel fuel, 2 liters of gasoline and 2 liters of fuel. Application of this research: this research may be useful for environmental accounting. The novelty/originality of this study is overcoming the problem of plastic waste on land and at sea
Keywords: Blue Accounting; Zero Waste; Plastic
Topic: Accounting