Usha, Venkatesh (2024) Sustainable Plastic Waste Management in Thanjavur District: An Evaluation Using Fuzzy AHP and Neutrosophic TOPSIS. Sustainable Plastic Waste Management in Thanjavur District: An Evaluation Using Fuzzy AHP and Neutrosophic TOPSIS, 27 (3). pp. 434-449. ISSN 1092-910X

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Abstract

Introduction: The amount of plastic garbage has increased in tandem with
the steady growth in the use of plastic products worldwide. Since plastics are
lightweight, inexpensive, and durable, they are highly appreciated in a
variety of industries, including electronics, building, packaging, healthcare,
and agriculture). Plastic's cost, adaptability, resistance to corrosion,
durability, and ease of production all contribute to its rising demand.With
changes to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, India has made managing
single-use plastics a top priority.
Objectives: The research provides an extensive examination of the methods
used to manage plastic garbage in Thanjavur's rural villages. Examining
household behaviors and waste production trends, it reveals a wide range of
plastic kinds, including polystyrene (PS), polypropylene (PP), high-density
polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and polyethylene
terephthalate (PET).
Methods: The research uses a Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM)
approach that combines the Neutrosophic Technique for Order Preference
by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) for alternative ranking with the
Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) for criteria weighting. Although
it uses fuzzy logic to address ambiguity and uncertainty in decision-making
processes, the Fuzzy AHP approach is applied in a manner similar to that of
AHP.
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Conclusions: This study determines that, among the available options,
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is the best option by applying the fuzzy
analytic hierarchy process (Fuzzy AHP) to balance these criteria. PET
exhibits potential because of its economic and environmental advantages,
but its effective application necessitates customized strategies that take into
account the infrastructure constraints and socioeconomic characteristics of
the local area. Programs for raising community knowledge and participation
are crucial in promoting sustainable waste management techniques, as the
study emphasizes.

Item Type: Article
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Uncontrolled Keywords: Plastic Waste Management, Fuzzy AHP, Neutrosophic TOPSIS, Thanjavur.
Divisions: PSG College of Arts and Science > Department of Mathematics
Depositing User: Dr. B Sivakumar
Date Deposited: 12 Dec 2025 06:12
Last Modified: 12 Dec 2025 06:12
URI: https://ir.psgcas.ac.in/id/eprint/2588

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