Reverse Logistics and Sustainability: How Companies Can Reduce Their Environmental Impact

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@article{1710255,
      author = {Gentil Marciano da Costa},
      title = {Reverse Logistics and Sustainability: How Companies Can Reduce Their Environmental Impact},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2023},
      volume = {7},
      number = {4},
      pages = {740-742},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710255.pdf},
      abstract = {Reverse logistics has become a fundamental strategy for companies seeking to minimize their environmental impact while maintaining operational and economic efficiency. This process includes the return, reuse, recycling, and responsible disposal of products and materials, aligning corporate practices with sustainability goals and circular economy principles. By reducing the extraction of raw materials and diverting waste from landfills, reverse logistics enables firms to lower greenhouse gas emissions, conserve resources, and comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Real-world applications in the electronics, consumer goods, and food industries demonstrate its potential to transform supply chains into closed-loop systems, reducing both costs and ecological footprints. Additionally, public policy frameworks such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) further reinforce the importance of reverse logistics in achieving broader sustainability targets.},
      keywords = {Reverse logistics, sustainability, circular economy, waste reduction, environmental management.},
      month = {October},
  }