OBJECTIVE

ALTERNATIVE TO PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES IN SUSCOM

QUESTIONS

SUSCOM
7th Annual International Sustainability Conference (SUSCON VII) of Indian Institute of
Management Shillong is during November 29 - December 1, 2018. Since inception, IIM Shillong
has always given thrust on Sustainability, covering its multiple dimensions. The theme of
sustainability is integrated in its various academic and corporate programmes. It offers a
global platform for dialogues and deliberations on various aspects of Sustainability from all
stakeholders including academicians, business leaders, NGOs, social activists and policy
makers. Eminent scholars and experts have shared their valuable insights on var ious aspects
of Sustainability in SUSCON over the years.

ALTERNATIVE TO PLASTIC BOTTLE IN SUSCOM

Bamboo the longest grass, predominant in Assam which can be handcrafted to design various
objects, tools and importantly cooking tools, pots and Bamboo water bottle to keep water. The
disposable plastic bottles are very bad for health and in summer cannot be used as it becomes
hot. It is a responsible choice of material as it is easily recyclable, durable and can be used
repeatedly. It does not cause any harm to our environment as it is made by biodegradable things.
This eco-friendly bottle comes in various sizes. It is like any other plastic water bottle with a
cork so that water has no chance of leaking also during the process of manufacturing the bottles
are extensively treated to make them bacteria free, hygienic and safe for storing human
consumable water in all environment

WHAT ARE THE WAYS TO PROCURING IT?

There are various craftsman and entrepreneurs in Assam who are involve in producing eco-
friendly bamboo water bottle. By making tie up with them we can procure the water bottle
at cheap rates and in return we can provide them the opportunity to represent themselves at
International level, by making them our sponsor.

WHAT ARE THE COST CONSEQUENCES OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION?

Cost of using Bamboo bottle

After negotiating the cost of bottle should be around rupees 100-150

Considering the total no. of participants in SUSCON be 100 and the no. of bottle required
be 150.

Also the cost of 25 litre be rupees 50

Also considering the consumption of water by a single person be 2 litres per day, hence the
total consumption of water by 100 people in 3 days is = 150*3*2 = 900

Total cost of water in 3 days = 900*2 = rupees 1800

Total cost of water bottle will lie in range of rupees 150*100 – 150*150 = 15000 – 22500

Total cost of water along with Bottle will lie in range of Rupees = 16800-24300

Cost of plastic bottle

Total no. of bottle required in one day = 150

Water consumed by one person in one day = 2 litres

Cost of one litre of bottle = Rupees 20

Total cost of water in 3 days = Rupees 150*2*3*20 = Rupees 18000

From the above calculation we can find that there is very less difference in the cost of
bamboo bottles in comparison to plastic water bottles.

We can also provide the bamboo bottles as souvenir to the guest.