Políticas regulatorias de la industria del plástico y su efecto en el desempeño operativo de las empresas exportadoras de plástico.

Abstract

In the thesis present the analyzes is done about the how the implementation of the laws created by the Ecuadorian government that promote and urge people to consume and use less plastic with the aim of the environment have impacted the consumption, production, and export of plastics industries in Ecuador. In addition, it also analyzes the effect that has been generated in the levels of purchase and demand of plastic by the client countries of the plastic industries in Ecuador, from the enactment of laws regulating the consumption and use of plastic in their countries. This analysis was made with real information from the main plastic purchasing countries of Ecuador, such as: The Republic of Colombia, The Republic of Peru, and the United States of America. The study uses real data from these countries and applies the time series method using the R programming language and R Studio software to identify patterns and structural changes. The results show how environmental regulations have forced companies to adapt by implementing sustainable technologies and adopting recycling practices to improve their competitiveness and sustainability.