NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS UNIVERSITY

Marist Avenue, General Santos City, 9500, South Cotabato

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement of the Course

ACC 418 (Strategic Business Analysis)

A BUSINESS CASE ANALYSIS

Zero-Waste Project Proposal: No Space for Waste

Submitted to

Rausela Ruales Llasos, CPA

Course Facilitator

Submitted by

Anog, Nove Angel

Cortez, Shaira Joyce

Garcia, Arlene Joy

Imarga, Rozel

Serentas, Kristine

Umali, Mark James

October 2021
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3

1 FINANCE 5

1.1 Financial Appraisal 5

1.2 Sensitivity Analysis 9

2 PROJECT DEFINITION 9

2.1 Background information 10

2.2 Business Objective 11

2.3 Benefits and Limitations 12

2.4 Option Identification & Selection 13

2.5 Scope, Impact, and interdependencies 14

2.6 Outline Plan 15

2.7 Market Assessment 17

2.8 Risk Assessment 20

2.9 Project Approach 21

2.10 Purchasing Strategy 22

3 PROJECT ORGANIZATION 24

3.1 Project Governance 25

3.2 Progress Reporting 25

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1. The Executive Summary

Plastic packaging can be both beneficial and detrimental. It's frequently used to
keep food safe, fresh, and reduce rotting and waste, all of which are positive things.
Stores, on the other hand, can't seem to stop themselves from over packaging items to
the point of perversion, such as a single banana served on a Styrofoam platter and
shrink-wrapped in even more plastic, despite the fact that it already comes in its own
Mother Nature-approved wrapper. Other types of plastic appear to be absolutely
unnecessary. Is it really necessary to have tiny film windows in pasta boxes to see the
noodles?

Although supermarkets aren't the only source of packaging trash, they are a
significant contributor. They're also where the majority of people encounter companies
like Nestlé, which sells over 1 billion products per day, 98 percent of which are
disposable. Last October, the Break Free from Plastic effort audited more than 187,000
pieces of rubbish from 42 nations across six continents, and the brands Coca-Cola,
PepsiCo, and — yes — Nestlé came up most frequently. Supermarkets have been
advocating recycling as a way out of this quagmire, but environmentalists think that this
isn't enough, and that single-use plastic should be banned from the start. A rising
number of "zero-waste" grocers are also experimenting with the notion.

The truth is that we aren't doing enough to recycle plastics, which are generated
from nonrenewable resources like crude oil and natural gas and contribute to climate
change throughout their life cycle. Only about a quarter of the almost 86 million tons of
plastic packaging manufactured each year is recycled, and only about 2% of that is
used in high-value applications. The rest is landfilled, burnt, or blown into the
environment, clogging up seas, beaches, and sea life's digestive tracts.

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 One major stumbling block is that supermarkets are frequently blissfully unaware
of how much plastic they use. According to Wingstrand, the material is relatively
inexpensive and accounts for only a small portion of a company's operational costs. You
can't minimize something you haven't measured, after all.

At this point, the majority of big retailers have made modifications to their
operations in order to reduce waste and limit the environmental damage they each do.
However, unless the shop defines itself by stringent sustainability rules and goes above
and beyond to demonstrate its efforts, there is usually more that it could be doing.

Zero waste shops are a new trend that aims to prove that physical stores may
still exist and grow while not contributing to the world's problems. After all, online
purchasing has its own set of drawbacks. However, as the general public grows more
aware of today's environmental challenges, an increasing number of people are opting
to buy their items from a specialized alternative. Zero-waste grocery stores will help not
only protect the environment but also how it will help educate the community in regard
to why we need to be more environmentally friendly in our daily activities, especially
grocery store shopping.

With this, our group wanted to propose a zero-waste section in SM Gensan. Last
April 2019, SM encouraged shoppers to reduce waste and earn money at the same
time with its “Trash to Cash” program. Families can take home cash by bringing in their
trash like unused paper and cardboard, empty ink toner cartridges, plastic bottles and
scraps, used lead batteries from cars, aluminum, tin cans and other discarded items.
We would like to maximize this effort by proposing this project. Not only will it help boost

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their sales but also educate the people that the shift to zero waste lifestyle is not as
intimidating as they think.

2. The Finance Section

Financial Appraisal

Table 1. Annual Cost-Benefit Analysis

Cost

Category Item Quantity Price TOTAL

Food Self-service scales 2 Php 200,000 Php 400,000

dispensers &
scales

Sales till, cash 2 5,000 10,000

drawer, receipt
machine

Laptop 1 30,000 30,000

Dispenser 40 2,500 100,000

Jars 10 2,000 20,000

Scoop 10 150 1,500

Funnel 10 50 500

Shop fitting Shelving & racks 3 10,000 30,000

General decoration n/a 8,500

Marketing Advertisement 10,000 10,000

Salaries 2 employees 108,000 216,000

Equipment Maintenance and 10,000 10,000

repair

Total Costs Php 836,500

Benefits

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Increase sales Php 300,000

Minimize plastic use 50,000

Help corporate social responsibility credentials 30,000

Reduce an organization’s carbon footprint 80,000

Cut waste disposal costs 80,000

Save money through more efficient use of raw materials, packaging, 200,000
and technology

Reduce food waste 100,000

Promotes a healthy lifestyle 70,000

Supports the reduction of global warming 80,000

A competitive advantage 150,000

Total Benefits Php 1,140,000

The table shows the tally of all project costs and its total projected benefits. Here,

you can see that the total benefits of Php 1,140,000 outweigh the total costs. SM

Supermalls will obtain more benefit compared to what they have to spend since this

project increases sales while supporting the reduction of global warming. The firm would

save more money through reducing the use of plastics in their overall operation as well

as the efficient use of raw materials, packaging, and technology. This project will also

cut waste disposal costs and improve their brand reputation.

Table 2. Payback Period

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 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Net Cash (536,500) 19,000 769,000 1,000,000 1,520,000

Flow

Cumulative (536,500) (517,500) 251,500 1,251,500 2,771,500

Cash Flows

Initial Investment −Cumulative Cash Flow∈4 th Year

Payback Period =
Cash flow ∈the 5th Year

Php 2,000,000−1,251,500
Payback Period =
1,520,000

Payback Period = 4 years and 5.91 months

The table shows that the initial investment of 2,000,000 would be paid back in the

5th year. The payback period would be 4 years and 5.91 months as calculated above.

Table 3. Projected Cash Flow

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Opening Balance Php 2,000,000 Php 1,463,500 Php 1,482,500

Cash In

Sales 300,000 700,000 1,300,000

TOTAL Php 300,000 Php 700,000 Php 1,300,000

Cash Out

Supplies 600,500 450,000 300,000

Salaries 216,000 216,000 216,000

Maintenance 10,000 10,000 10,000

Marketing 10,000 5,000 5,000

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TOTAL Php 836,500 Php 681,000 Php 531,000

Net Cash Flow (536,500) 19,000 769,000

Closing Balance 1,463,500 1,482,500 2,251,500

The table presents the breakdown of the money that is expected to come in and

out of the business. This ultimately provides an overview of how much cash the

business is expected to have on hand at the end of each year. Here, table 3 shows that

the project will have a negative cash flow at the end of the first year of operation. This

means that the firm cannot cover the expenses from sales alone. Instead, they need

money from investments and financing to make up the difference.

Moreover, the table illustrates that the project will have positive cash flows in

subsequent years, indicating that the firm's liquid assets are growing, allowing it to meet

obligations, return money to shareholders, pay expenses, and establish a cushion

against future financial issues.

Sensitivity Analysis

When SM Gensan has implemented the zero-waste project, the project team

wants to know if an increase in the number of customers visiting the grocery store will

boost SM Gensan Supermarket's overall sales revenue, and if so, by how much.

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 Number of Estimated Sales Volume Revenue Revenue
Customer minimum Increase
amount spend
by customer

0% Php 1,000 300 Php 300,000 n/a

10% Php 1,000 330 Php 330,000 10%

20% Php 1,000 360 Php 360,000 20%

30% Php 1,000 390 Php 390,000 30%

40% Php 1,000 420 Php 420,000 40%

50% Php 1,000 450 Php 450,000 50%

60% Php 1,000 480 Php 480,000 60%

70% Php 1,000 510 Php 510,000 70%

80% Php 1,000 540 Php 540,000 80%

90% Php 1,000 570 Php 570,000 90%

100% Php 1,000 600 Php 600,000 100%

3. The Project Definition

The Zero-waste project aims to reduce trash and garbage to zero and rebuild the

local economies in support of community health and sustainability. What separates a

Zero-waste project from others is its clear mission to help address plastic pollution and

mitigate its impact on people and the environment. Zero Waste is a holistic approach to

resource management that emphasizes waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. For

recycling to work for everyone, buy items created from recycled materials.

Here are some of the key points:

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● No plastic: Customers bring their own containers because the food is displayed in
bulk. Because not everyone leaves the house prepared for it, leaving free paper bags
and recycled glass containers – or even selling them – is a smart idea.

● Zero waste: All food that is set to expire should have a destination, such as a food
bank.

● All products bought in bulk: The warehouse look is appealing given that shoppers
are faced with so many stores full of plastic and artificial smells. The way grain is
distributed in zero-waste shops usually follows a pattern.

● Be aware of products’ origins: Having a zero-waste shop means dealing with

suppliers who have the same priorities as you. It is important to understand
certifications and to visit producers’ farms to understand the processes they use.

● Local products: One of the most sustainable acts is buying from those around you.

Background Information

Food generates a great deal of trash. Food packaging generates much waste,

from plastic bags inside cereal boxes to chip bags wrapped by layers of films, and it's

frequently difficult to recycle. Many low-cost plastics, films, and cardboard materials

used in food packaging can't be properly disposed of since they aren't recyclable or are

discolored by the food. They decompose in landfills and the seas, releasing carbon and

hurting animals. As a result, people are becoming more interested in zero-waste food

shopping. The zero-waste movement urges individuals to produce as little trash as

possible by concentrating on reusing, composting, and recycling. A waste minimization

approach seeks to eliminate waste from the manufacturing process to the end-user,

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where society and even industry sometimes consider waste as worthless products. As a

consequence of excessive consumption of unsustainable production processes, a

global understanding has emerged, with the widespread acceptance of the effects of

climate change, including loss of biodiversity, increased air pollution, water and soil

pollution, deforestation, and reduced resources and materials (M Nizar et al. 2018).

Business Objective

The goal of the Zero-waste project is to maximize recycling, minimize waste,

reduce consumption and purchase sustainable products. Customers are required to

carry their reusable bags and bottled jars inside the shop and gather the goods they

require, rather than using plastic bags to round up their groceries. Of course, not

everyone who walks into the business is prepared for this, so most set available paper

bags or other reusable bottle jars for customers to use if necessary. Most of the

products in the store are put in jars and clean food organizers; therefore, this will

remove a significant quantity of waste plastic.

Moreover, the Zero-waste project typically avoids selling a high number of goods

with short expiry dates. When food does expire before it is purchased, it is sent to a

food bank, rendering business, or composting facility. The shop is likewise mindful of

where they get their items from and try to buy as much as possible from local suppliers.

Shopping locally and using reusable packaging are two essential aspects of a zero-

waste project or any retailer's efforts to move closer to the goal of creating zero waste.

In the United States, this concept has grown. As of 2020, there will be just over 30 full-

fledged zero-waste retailers across the United States, with a couple dozen more online

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choices. Over the previous half-decade, this more sustainable idea has grown in

popularity in the United States.

Benefits and Limitations

Most major retailers have to plan executed changes in how they work in order to

constrain the natural harm from waste contributed by plastic. A zero-waste shop

business project empowers people to live a more sustainable and clean way of life

through disposing of packaging materials and encouraging the use of containers from

home to fill and refill with bulk wholefoods, organic and healthier products plus much

more to offer. We’ve described the difference between a zero-waste shop to a common

shop that sells products with the use of plastic bags, but in a practical sense how these

projects promote and help the earth and its environment at the end of the day. So, Zero

waste shop business plans can benefit non-financially such as the cut out of packaging,

less food goes to waste, help with leading a healthier lifestyle, supports circular

economy (practices like upcycling, borrowing, repairing, and reusing), and positive and

rewarding feeling for trying our best to preserve the environment as much as possible

there is. However, going for a zero-waste business plan is not easy because of the

limitations and barriers that may become hindrances and obstacles such as:

● Zero waste products can be hard to find

● Zero waste can be time consuming

● Questions that not all products have a zero-waste alternative

● Zero waste requires discipline

● Zero waste can be difficult for a large household

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 ● Zero waste can cause anxiety

Option Identification and Selection

As societies developed and the population grew, waste became a much bigger

problem. Garbage dumps, sewage, and sanitation departments became a necessity.

The zero wasters of today have a more all-encompassing view of the ideal than the

concept’s progenitors. It is not just about wasting less, it is about altering the lifestyle so

that the things could be reused, repurposed, or composted. Plastics were already a

significant problem back in the 1970’s and 80’s, but despite the efforts of many early

environmentalists, that problem has grown even more prevalent over the years. Plastics

are a greater problem these days and avoiding the use of such pollutive products is an

essential piece of the modern zero waste puzzle. As a result, today’s zero waste

precepts also a place with greater importance on sustainability. There is a greater focus

on using renewable energy and shopping for sustainably sourced products.

In a 2019 report by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, Filipinos were

revealed to be discarding over 164 million plastic sachet packets, 48 million shopping

bags and 45 million thin film bags daily. In a bid to reduce the amount of plastic that

ends up as nonrecyclable waste, the researchers thought of a project that could give

enlightenment on the unending problem. Having a sustainable lifestyle can’t just happen

overnight. It is something that someone could do at their own pace. Especially, a

commitment that needs to be practiced every day.

If this zero-waste future comes to pass, it could be the utopia we’ve all been

waiting for. However, in order for it to become a reality, people need to appreciate the

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sustainable way that the ancestors lived. Taking those lessons and collective mistakes

to use for improvement. Having a Zero-waste project is an eye opener of the havoc

caused by plastic waste on the environment that grows globally. Zero-waste projects

operate on the principle of reducing packaging, encouraging bulk buying, and

supporting ethical consumption in all aspects of business activities.

Scope, Impact, and Interdependencies

In this generation that lived alongside multi-packaged products, the biggest

challenge is getting the Zero Waste concept accepted. Consumers are accustomed to

purchasing things in plastic packaging. Hence, as the world’s population continues to

grow, the amount of garbage produced by humans is increasing as well. We have to

convince people that plastics have become a threat to the life of humans and animals

living on earth as well as in water. The goal is to create as little garbage as possible.

Some people may think that reusable containers are less hygienic than single-

use plastics. The truth is that the chemicals used in plastic manufacture are poisonous

and harmful to human health. Chemicals in plastic, such as lead, cadmium, and

mercury, can come into direct contact with humans. These toxins can cause cancers,

congenital impairments, immune system disorders, and developmental abnormalities in

children.

Outline Plan

Zero Waste Market works closely with nearby, sustainability-minded suppliers

who are willing to align their operations with zero waste principles. Shoppers bring their

own reusable cloth or glass containers to carry the food or buy reusable containers at
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the store. When they’re done, they take their food home in paper bags. There are some

things to list on how to implement a zero-waste store. First, find the right location. When

it comes to business, it’s all about location. Before signing on the dotted line, research

various geographic locations to learn where the target audience lives, hangs out, and

shops. zero-waste projects want an area that’s highly populated or visited by eco-

friendly customers, as well as by people who are willing to go zero-waste to save money

on their monthly bills. Second, the store will work with a designer to plan the future

Zero-waste project. Planning out how the zero-waste project will be set up and look is

critical to its success. The business wants to line the walls with dispensers and bulk

scoop bins, set up display areas for zero-waste containers and display cases for

perishables, and ensure the customers are comfortable as they peruse the aisles.

Working with a designer can help infuse the zero-waste project’s design with maximum

congruence and aesthetic appeal, so the business can make the most of the space.

Third, the business will order goods from a most trusted wholesaler. Since opening this

type of business, the store wants to order goods from the wholesaler that gives the best

bang for the store’s buck. It is best to build a long-term relationship with a reliable

wholesaler who can fill the orders in a timely fashion. Lastly, open the zero-waste

project. Once the store is designed to shine and stocked with great new products, it is

time to open the doors to the public. Whether the business decides to host a grand

opening event, or offers exclusive opening day/week offers, be sure the staff are well-

trained, knowledgeable, and smiling.

In general, shopping in a zero-waste project is no different than shopping in a

regular shop. The one main difference will likely be in the way that food, liquids, and

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other such items are packaged. For most zero-waste shops, the pitch is simple:

Customers arrive with their own packaging materials — jars, tote bags, whatever, or buy

one of the jars on sale at the store, weigh them, and then subtract the weight of the

receptacle from the weight of the goods added to get the final price. That way, nothing

ends up in a landfill, at least on the customer’s end. The idea is that by bringing

refillable, reusable, or eco-friendly bags or containers , consumers will be creating less

waste.

This proposed business will happen in General Santos City SM mall, the city

government has stepped up its monitoring and implementation of waste management

measures in seaside villages and waterways draining to the Sarangani Bay to address

the high fecal coliform levels in its coastal waters. However, the city still needs to pay

attention to the waste of grocery stores. That is why, having a zero-waste grocery store

could at least change the toxic lifestyle, this change is indeed a need of the city to

ensure a healthy environment.

Remember that there are no hard-and-fast rules for the zero-waste lifestyle. It

isn't about being perfectly plastic-free, and we don't live in a plastic-free world.

Ultimately, products sold in zero-waste projects are subject to the ethical standards of

the folks running the establishment.

Market Assessment

Zero-Waste Project PESTLE Analysis is a strategic tool for examining an

organization's macro environment. The acronym PESTLE refers to Political, Economic,

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Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal aspects that influence the macro

environment of the project. Other than competing pressures, the PESTLE analysis

provides extensive depth regarding the operating issues that Zero-Waste Project will

confront in the current macro environment. For example, an industry may be highly

profitable with a strong growth trajectory, but the Zero-Waste Project will struggle if it is

located in an uncertain political climate.

Political Factors that Impact Zero-Waste Project

Political influences play a large role in defining the aspects that can affect Zero-

Waste Project’s long-term profitability in a particular market. Before joining or in a

market, zero-waste project can carefully consider the following factors:

● Political stability and the relevance of the waste management industry to the

economy of the country.

● Level of corruption

● Favored trading partners

● Pricing regulations

● Taxation

● Wage legislation

● Bureaucracy and interference in zero waste industry by government

Economic Factors that Impact Zero-Waste Project

Economic factors that zero-waste project should consider while conducting

PESTLE Analysis are:

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 ● Type of economic system in countries of operation

● Exchange rates & stability of the country’s currency

● Labor costs and productivity in the economy

● Economic growth rate

● Inflation rate

Social Factors that Impact Zero-Waste Project

The culture and way of life of a society have an impact on the culture of an

organization in a given circumstance. Zero -Waste project marketers will analyze the

clients of a particular market and build the marketing message for zero-waste industry

consumers based on shared values and attitudes of the people. The following are social

factors that zero-waste project’s leadership should consider while doing a PESTLE

Analysis:

● Demographics and skill level of the population

● Culture

● Attitudes

● Education level as well as education standard in the zero-waste project’s industry

● Entrepreneurial spirit

Technological Factors that Impact Zero-Waste Project

Across the board, technology is rapidly disrupting numerous businesses. A

company should not only do a technological analysis of the industry, but also determine

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the rate at which technology disrupts it. Slower speeds allow for more time, while faster

speeds allow for less time for a company to cope and remain profitable. Understanding

the following effects of technology is part of technology analysis:

● Recent technological developments by zero-waste project’s competitors

● Technology’s impact on product offering

● Impact on cost structure in zero-waste industry

● Rate of technological diffusion

Legal Factors that Impact Zero-Waste Project

Some legal considerations for zero-waste project's leadership when entering a

new market include:

● Discrimination law

● Consumer protection and e-commerce

● Employment law

● Health and safety law

Environmental Factors that Impact Zero-Waste Project

Before entering new markets or starting a new operation in an existing market, a

company should thoroughly assess the environmental criteria that must be met in those

markets. The following are some of the environmental considerations that a company

should think about ahead of time:

● Weather

● Climate change

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 ● Laws regulating environment pollution

● Recycling

● Attitudes toward “green” or ecological products

Risk Assessment

While going zero waste is a fantastic movement with tons of benefits, like almost

anything, there are some annoying and inconvenient things related to it. The risks

involved in this project are influencing consumer behavior, convincing suppliers to

change their packaging practices, zero waste is time consuming, and zero waste is

expensive. The consequences of these risks are all related to the consumers, especially

their behavior, these changes could not be implemented overnight. It requires a lot of

patience and adjustment knowing that the consumers need to understand the step by

step of zero waste. The management also needs to use approaches to help the

consumer realize its importance in every factor. The opportunities may arise from this

since grocery shopping doesn’t have to be a wasteful process. Even if consumers can’t

go completely zero-waste, making small changes to shopping habits, shopping at zero-

waste grocery stores, or shopping from online eco-friendly marketplaces can help make

shopping trips better for the planet. If zero-waste grocery stores aren’t available in the

area, there are still ways to make grocery trips eco-friendly. While the consumers might

still need to buy foods in packaging, they can opt for food in more sustainable

packaging. Also, an opportunity that zero-waste grocery stores allow consumers to

reduce food waste by buying only what they need, as well as using reusable containers

that reduce packaging waste. The management needs to prepare every little detail on

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imposing this project considering the impact it will have on the environment and the

people, every risk is important and must be taken seriously since it could help the

business to achieve its objectives. To sum it up, zero waste can be inconvenient,

stressful, and more expensive. It requires time, lots of planning, and effort. However, it

is undeniable that it is also a fantastic movement that promotes wasting less and living

in harmony with our planet where everyone could have a fresh and brand-new life.

Project Approach

Each day the world is getting worse and worse, a lot of things contributed to its

worst situation and one of these is the pollution. Zero Waste is a goal that is ethical,

economical, efficient and visionary, to guide people in changing their lifestyles and

practices to emulate sustainable natural cycles, where all discarded materials are

designed to become resources for others to use. Zero Waste means designing and

managing products and processes to systematically avoid and eliminate the volume

and toxicity of waste and materials, conserve and recover all resources, and not burn or

bury them. Implementing Zero Waste will eliminate all discharges to land, water or air

that are a threat to planetary, human, animal or plant health. The researchers came up

with a project called “Zero-waste project” that could at least provide a solution towards

this problem. This project is not new to anyone since it has already started in other

countries yet in the Philippines specifically in General Santos City, the Zero-waste

project is still a new journey that consumers could explore. In terms of population and

economic development, General Santos City is now considered a growing city. However,

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taking into account the downside of progress, pollution and garbage output must be

regulated in order to avoid environmental harm. One means to help address these

problems is by putting up a store that aims to end packaging waste. The Zero-waste

project sells environmentally friendly goods and items to help consumers live a more

waste-free existence.

Purchasing Strategy

When it comes to starting a project, there might be a lot of hurdles. Zero-waste

project decided to propose this project to SM General Santos City especially in the first

phase like building a website to reach out customers, marketing, and etc. On the

website, shoppers will find products that the store offers. The store will also look for

referrals from other vendors and customers who share requests and tips about other

sustainable products. In terms of inventory, the packaging of the products will be

converted to non-plastics, but the brand information of the product remains. Moreover,

the zero-waste project established a formal procurement process since it has a direct

impact on how much money the store can save. The following are the procurement

process of the Zero-Market Store:

● Identification of requirements. This includes determining the need to purchase

a new item or reordering an item when it is needed or falls below a specific item

threshold.

● Determination of the specifics of the requirement. When a need has been

identified, the exact specifications of the products that are required must be

determined. Technical specification or part numbers are examples of this.

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 ● Sourcing. When a specific item is decided to be purchased, the procurement

team must conduct the necessary research to establish the various sources of

supply.

● Negotiation and finalization of price and terms. Requests for prices will be

issued to the shortlisted vendors for direct purchases.

● Purchase requisition and order. The relevant authority will authorize a

purchase requisition generated within the business. This will result in the creation

of a purchase order that includes all of the order's details as well as the terms

and conditions.

● Delivery of the purchase order. Wherever possible, the store is notified of the

shipment.

● Expediting. This entails establishing a schedule for the timely delivery of the

desired goods.

● Product/ service supply and inspection. The store receives the goods when it

is ready. It is the store's responsibility to thoroughly verify the provided things to

see if they match the purchase order that was agreed upon.

● Payment process. The records pertaining to the order are examined in order to

make the payment. The original purchase order, the item receipt, and the

payment request invoice are all compared.

● Record keeping and review. The entire process should be reviewed on a

regular basis in order to enhance and resolve any potential conflicts.

An effective procurement strategy and process involves all business divisions

developing a thorough understanding of needs, selecting the best supplier to meet

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those criteria, assessing supplier performance on a regular basis, and negotiating

contracts that give the most value at the lowest cost.

4. Project Organization

The zero-waste project is eliminating incinerators, throwaway societies and

creating communities that manage sustainable waste. The implementation of the project

cannot be expected to run in a short time. The store establishes a connection to its

Zero-waste cities partner. Thus, the organization included it in the BFFP PH (Break

Free From Plastic Philippines) Project to enhance its partner LGUs' solid waste

programs and address the program to reduce the usage of plastics. The project

manager plans various projects, including timeframes and needs, in cooperation with

others and within defined parameters. Also, coordinating information from others as

needed, defining precise targets and milestones, monitoring and analyzing progress on

various initiatives that contribute to program goals. In order to maximize project output,

the manager, project teams, and project manager works closely with the Procurement,

Finance, and Communications Teams at all stages of project delivery. And to ensure

that all work is completed according to the Zero-waste project goals and objectives, as

well as the organization's culture, values, and operational norms. Maintains a high level

of professional awareness and knowledge of technical and policy developments

relevant to the Zero-waste project, sharing insights with peers and attempting to apply

these insights in practice to improve project effectiveness and impact and the overall

strategy of the Zero-waste project.

Project Governance
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 The zero-waste grocery store project aims to drop the usage rate of plastic as

much as possible. Wherein, the fact that actually reaching the point where absolutely

zero waste or no waste is created is unlikely. Zero waste goal isn’t a onetime all out

plan but a process with very clear environmental, social and economic benefits.

Common supermarket management sets high cosmetic standards for food products.

Even the slightly imperfect fruits and vegetables like being asymmetrical, discolored, too

small or even too large of shape are usually rejected. Zero waste projects can have

standards for these imperfect fruits and vegetables to be sold at discount prices. For

sure some customers like now in the midst of pandemic value more sustainability and

convenience rather than high prices products. Zero-waste project offers sustainable

products to help consumers to live a healthier lifestyle.

Progress Reporting

Fortunately, the rise of zero-waste grocery stores that sell plastic-free goods is

excellent news for the environment. Given that people are becoming more aware of the

importance of carrying their own bags, we expect to see an increase in the number of

people bringing their own containers and purchasing in bulk. The progress report

consists of outlines of the activities that the store carried out, the tasks completed and

the milestones that zero-waste project achieved in respect to the project plan. In order

for the business to record how the project progressed, the business decided to use a

Gantt chart. This tool is great for illustrating the steps in the process, how long each

step takes, and which stages of the project overlap. It’s especially useful for showing

various teams how their work impacts the project as a whole. Moreover, the following

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will be considered by the store’s project manager to effectively communicate to the

project board the performance of the project:

● Meet twice a week. This allows everyone to participate in project activities and

adjustments while they are being discussed.

● Be inclusive. When inviting people to meetings or sending out reports on current

events, the project manager makes sure that he/she doesn't leave anyone out.

● Be transparent, clear and concise. In order to avoid wasting time of people that

are included in the meeting, the project manager should be transparent, clear

and concise in communicating the project’s performance.

References:

https://www.no-burn.org/introduction-to-zero-waste/

https://www.rosseto.com/blog/how-to-create-your-zero-waste-store-in-5-easy-

steps/

https://believe.earth/en/the-sustainable-market-how-zero-waste-shops-work/

http://fernfortuniversity.com/term-papers/pestel/nyse4/2518-waste-management--

inc-.php

https://cdcloans.com/waste-less-shop/

https://www.beroeinc.com/procurement/

https://www.no-burn.org/wp-content/uploads/business-unusual-asia-pacific2.pdf

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