6 Cost of Production list of costs directly related to the production process. Cost Category Description Tentative cost in Rupees Raw Materials Plastic waste collection and processing costs, including transportation and sorting. Collection and transportation of plastic waste: ₹20,000 - ₹50,000 per month. Sorting and processing equipment: ₹50,000 - ₹200,000 one-time investment. Labor Wages for personnel involved in plastic waste collection, sorting, processing, and filament production. Wages for personnel: ₹10,000 - ₹30,000 per month. Equipment Costs for machinery and equipment required for shredding, washing, drying, and filament extrusion. Shredding, washing, and extrusion machinery: ₹200,000 - ₹500,000 one-time investment. Utilities Expenses for electricity, water, and other utilities used in the production process. Electricity, water, and other utilities: ₹5,000 - ₹15,000 per month. Rent Cost of renting or leasing space for the production facility, including maintenance expenses. Rental or leasing costs for space: ₹20,000 - ₹50,000 per month. Other Expenses Miscellaneous costs such as packaging materials, quality control, regulatory compliance, and marketing. Miscellaneous expenses (packaging, quality control, marketing): ₹10,000 - ₹30,000 per month.