The circular economy aims to reduce waste by designing products for reuse and recycling. Reverse logistics plays a key role by collecting, refurbishing, and redistributing products to keep them in use longer. Lessons from reverse logistics can help optimize circular economy systems for collecting, analyzing, and finding value in returned products. The reverse logistics industry's experience makes it well-positioned to inform and support the continued development of the circular economy model.
The document discusses the importance and benefits of green supply chain management. It provides examples of companies like Marks & Spencer and Nike that have implemented green practices in their supply chains. The summary is:
Green supply chain management aims to integrate environmental considerations from material sourcing through production and distribution to end-of-life management. It can help reduce costs and waste while conserving resources. Companies are adopting green practices like using renewable energy, sustainable packaging and logistics to improve efficiency and ethics within their supply chains. Adopting a cradle-to-cradle approach supports a more circular economy that minimizes byproducts.
Amcor: packaging sustainability webinar, May 28th 2019Roi Perez
As brands strive to make responsible business decisions, how can you sort through the packaging myths and buzzwords to devise a more sustainable packaging strategy? With soon-to-arrive legislation, recyclability pledges, and growing consumer demand, brands and retailers need to be equipped with the right information.
In this free webinar, Gerald Rebitzer, Amcor Flexibles Sustainability Director will discuss:
- The most common packaging myths and truths
Sustainability-focused regulations and legislation that are on the horizon
- Why recyclability is not the only criteria for your packaging’s sustainability – key sustainability attributes for your packaging
- Learn your bio-based, from your biodegradable to your compostable – sustainable packaging 101
- How a brand’s packaging sustainability progress can be shared with consumers
https://www.amcor.com/
One Change launched a pilot campaign called Project Porchlight in Ottawa that distributed 225,000 free CFL light bulbs through volunteers. This campaign saved over $100 million in energy costs and cut greenhouse gas emissions. The campaign then provided 13,000 free digital tire gauges to Ottawa drivers, which could save each driver $60 per year by properly inflating their tires. Surveys found the campaigns increased awareness of fuel efficiency and positively impacted sponsors like Canadian Tire. One Change aims to launch larger province-wide and nationwide campaigns to continue empowering people through simple actions.
Sote Innovation Fair 2018 - Recommendations from the judges Sote ICT
Short document with major recommendations for startups that competed at Sote Innovation Fair 2018 how to improve their products and find ways to reach economic viability.
The document discusses the issue of "greenwash" in the landscaping industry. It defines greenwash as misleading consumers about a company's environmental practices or a product's environmental benefits. The document notes that as awareness of environmental issues has increased, more companies are promoting green credentials without substantiating claims. It provides examples of how to identify greenwash, such as vague claims, lack of proof from independent auditing, and failing to address all environmental impacts. The document also discusses common myths told to justify inaction on sustainability issues in the landscaping industry.
The document discusses the concept of a circular economy, which aims to design out waste and keep resources in use for as long as possible through strategies like reuse, repair, and recycling. It provides definitions and principles of a circular economy, compares it to the traditional linear economy, and outlines some benefits like cost savings and job creation. It also discusses trends driving greater adoption of circular practices, like resource constraints, rising commodity costs, new technologies, urbanization, and changing consumer attitudes. The document then gives examples of how various brands in different industries are implementing more circular business models and practices.
Running head REVERSE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL IMPLICATI.docxcharisellington63520
Running head: REVERSE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
REVERSE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 5
Reverse Inventory Management & Financial Implications
Desmond K Sangbong
Reverse Inventory Management & Financial Implications
David Mkhanlall
July 9, 2015
Reverse Inventory Management & Financial Implications
Reverse logistics refers to the process by which a company recycles, refurbishes and resells products that are spoilt or old. Reverse logistics is advantageous to a company as it add them a competitive advantage over its competitors by adding them trust from their customers. Reverse Logistics is therefore a strategy that will be adopted by most companies in future as a way to add them profitability.
The concept of reverse logistics began decades back the late 1800. Reverse logistics originated from the military sector at the end of the American Civil War. According to General William, the supply chain hindered the nature of his army campaigns and he had difficulties in supplying the soldiers into the hostile communities. Later in 1872, the concept of reverse logistics began its operations in the retail market. Later on in 1942, during the world war, countries began to experience shortages in the automobile industry whereby, there were shortages of the automobile parts. For this reason, there was need to create and rebuild the automotive parts then sell them to the consumers (Corrêa & Xavier, 2013).
In 1984, McNeil Laboratories responded to the Tylenol scare by getting the tainted products off the shelves of shops and replaced them with new products. This action was all over the new and for this reason, it increased the use of reverse logistics by companies in America. The Tylenol scare was the period when the Tylenol capsules were filled with cyanide, which is highly poisonous, and the consumption of these products led to death of many people. it was after this in the year 1991 that the federal government of Germany made in a must for companies to look for ways to recycle products. The recycle program was meant to reduce the environmental reverse flows and the European Union supported this legislation. In the next decade starting from 2000, reverse logistics was more adopted by the business sector as a strategy to counter competition in various industries (Corrêa & Xavier, 2013). Until date, reverse logistics is used as a way to refurbish and remanufacture the unused products. It also acts as a corporate social responsibility by various companies.
Reverse logistics consist of various elements that fall under the umbrella of reverse logistics. One of the elements is returns. A company such Dell Company that specializes in manufacturing of electronics may supply their electronics to the final consumer. However, in the mist of the supply, there may be breakages and the consumers will return the breakages to the company. In this case, the electronics that are taken back to the company are k.
Ellen mac arthur foundation towards the circular economy vol.2Glenn Klith Andersen
This report examines the economic opportunities of transitioning from a linear "take-make-dispose" model of production and consumption to a circular economy model, with a focus on fast-moving consumer goods. It finds that a circular economy approach could generate hundreds of billions in material savings annually by recovering more value from resources through reuse and regeneration. Specific opportunities identified include generating $1.5 billion from food waste collection and $1.9-2 billion from cascading beverage processing waste to other industries. Transitioning to reusable packaging like glass bottles could also reduce costs. The report argues that companies adopting circular business models will be rewarded as resource constraints increase pressures on the linear economy.
The document discusses the importance and benefits of green supply chain management. It provides examples of companies like Marks & Spencer and Nike that have implemented green practices in their supply chains. The summary is:
Green supply chain management aims to integrate environmental considerations from material sourcing through production and distribution to end-of-life management. It can help reduce costs and waste while conserving resources. Companies are adopting green practices like using renewable energy, sustainable packaging and logistics to improve efficiency and ethics within their supply chains. Adopting a cradle-to-cradle approach supports a more circular economy that minimizes byproducts.
Amcor: packaging sustainability webinar, May 28th 2019Roi Perez
As brands strive to make responsible business decisions, how can you sort through the packaging myths and buzzwords to devise a more sustainable packaging strategy? With soon-to-arrive legislation, recyclability pledges, and growing consumer demand, brands and retailers need to be equipped with the right information.
In this free webinar, Gerald Rebitzer, Amcor Flexibles Sustainability Director will discuss:
- The most common packaging myths and truths
Sustainability-focused regulations and legislation that are on the horizon
- Why recyclability is not the only criteria for your packaging’s sustainability – key sustainability attributes for your packaging
- Learn your bio-based, from your biodegradable to your compostable – sustainable packaging 101
- How a brand’s packaging sustainability progress can be shared with consumers
https://www.amcor.com/
One Change launched a pilot campaign called Project Porchlight in Ottawa that distributed 225,000 free CFL light bulbs through volunteers. This campaign saved over $100 million in energy costs and cut greenhouse gas emissions. The campaign then provided 13,000 free digital tire gauges to Ottawa drivers, which could save each driver $60 per year by properly inflating their tires. Surveys found the campaigns increased awareness of fuel efficiency and positively impacted sponsors like Canadian Tire. One Change aims to launch larger province-wide and nationwide campaigns to continue empowering people through simple actions.
Sote Innovation Fair 2018 - Recommendations from the judges Sote ICT
Short document with major recommendations for startups that competed at Sote Innovation Fair 2018 how to improve their products and find ways to reach economic viability.
The document discusses the issue of "greenwash" in the landscaping industry. It defines greenwash as misleading consumers about a company's environmental practices or a product's environmental benefits. The document notes that as awareness of environmental issues has increased, more companies are promoting green credentials without substantiating claims. It provides examples of how to identify greenwash, such as vague claims, lack of proof from independent auditing, and failing to address all environmental impacts. The document also discusses common myths told to justify inaction on sustainability issues in the landscaping industry.
The document discusses the concept of a circular economy, which aims to design out waste and keep resources in use for as long as possible through strategies like reuse, repair, and recycling. It provides definitions and principles of a circular economy, compares it to the traditional linear economy, and outlines some benefits like cost savings and job creation. It also discusses trends driving greater adoption of circular practices, like resource constraints, rising commodity costs, new technologies, urbanization, and changing consumer attitudes. The document then gives examples of how various brands in different industries are implementing more circular business models and practices.
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Running head: REVERSE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
REVERSE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 5
Reverse Inventory Management & Financial Implications
Desmond K Sangbong
Reverse Inventory Management & Financial Implications
David Mkhanlall
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Reverse Inventory Management & Financial Implications
Reverse logistics refers to the process by which a company recycles, refurbishes and resells products that are spoilt or old. Reverse logistics is advantageous to a company as it add them a competitive advantage over its competitors by adding them trust from their customers. Reverse Logistics is therefore a strategy that will be adopted by most companies in future as a way to add them profitability.
The concept of reverse logistics began decades back the late 1800. Reverse logistics originated from the military sector at the end of the American Civil War. According to General William, the supply chain hindered the nature of his army campaigns and he had difficulties in supplying the soldiers into the hostile communities. Later in 1872, the concept of reverse logistics began its operations in the retail market. Later on in 1942, during the world war, countries began to experience shortages in the automobile industry whereby, there were shortages of the automobile parts. For this reason, there was need to create and rebuild the automotive parts then sell them to the consumers (Corrêa & Xavier, 2013).
In 1984, McNeil Laboratories responded to the Tylenol scare by getting the tainted products off the shelves of shops and replaced them with new products. This action was all over the new and for this reason, it increased the use of reverse logistics by companies in America. The Tylenol scare was the period when the Tylenol capsules were filled with cyanide, which is highly poisonous, and the consumption of these products led to death of many people. it was after this in the year 1991 that the federal government of Germany made in a must for companies to look for ways to recycle products. The recycle program was meant to reduce the environmental reverse flows and the European Union supported this legislation. In the next decade starting from 2000, reverse logistics was more adopted by the business sector as a strategy to counter competition in various industries (Corrêa & Xavier, 2013). Until date, reverse logistics is used as a way to refurbish and remanufacture the unused products. It also acts as a corporate social responsibility by various companies.
Reverse logistics consist of various elements that fall under the umbrella of reverse logistics. One of the elements is returns. A company such Dell Company that specializes in manufacturing of electronics may supply their electronics to the final consumer. However, in the mist of the supply, there may be breakages and the consumers will return the breakages to the company. In this case, the electronics that are taken back to the company are k.
Ellen mac arthur foundation towards the circular economy vol.2Glenn Klith Andersen
This report examines the economic opportunities of transitioning from a linear "take-make-dispose" model of production and consumption to a circular economy model, with a focus on fast-moving consumer goods. It finds that a circular economy approach could generate hundreds of billions in material savings annually by recovering more value from resources through reuse and regeneration. Specific opportunities identified include generating $1.5 billion from food waste collection and $1.9-2 billion from cascading beverage processing waste to other industries. Transitioning to reusable packaging like glass bottles could also reduce costs. The report argues that companies adopting circular business models will be rewarded as resource constraints increase pressures on the linear economy.
Congres Topsector logistiek - Business models voor de circulaire economie Bas Van Bree
De logistieke sector kan een belangrijke en sturende rol pakken in de ontwikkeling van de circulaire economie. Deze presentatie geeft inzicht in de CE en de mogelijkheden voor de logistiek
The document discusses the circular economy and provides several examples of circular economy initiatives and statistics. It summarizes Accenture's view that the circular economy represents a $4.5 trillion global business opportunity over the next 15 years. It also outlines five circular business models companies can adopt, including product as a service, resource recovery, and sharing platforms. Finally, it notes that while companies may find starting points for adopting circular practices, fully transitioning the economy will require widespread changes across society.
Sustainability in Packaging: Insight from Big Ideas 2017Amcor
Creating a circular economy is challenging, and recycling is key to success. Based on insights from Big Ideas 2017, our SlideShare explains why choosing more Sustainable Packaging should be a top priority for your business.
Circular economy - a new paradigm in manufacutringRanjani491
The document discusses the linear "take-make-waste" model of production and consumption that has dominated the last 150 years. This linear model is unsustainable as it depletes natural resources and produces large amounts of waste. The document introduces circular economy as an alternative model that aims to eliminate waste and the use of toxic chemicals, be powered by renewable energy, and design products to be reused and recycled to keep resources in use for as long as possible. It provides examples of companies implementing circular economy principles and argues that the circular model represents significant opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, innovation and job creation compared to the linear economy.
Kingfisher: Business Opportunity of Closed Loop InnovationSustainable Brands
This document discusses Kingfisher's efforts to develop closed loop products and accelerate the transition to a circular economy. It provides an overview of Kingfisher's vision for closed loop innovation and the business opportunities of moving towards a circular economy model. Key points include:
- Kingfisher aims to have 1,000 products with closed loop credentials by 2020 and is working to close the loop on its own products and accelerate the broader transition to a circular economy.
- The document outlines some of Kingfisher's initial closed loop product development efforts and projects to engage suppliers, including a closed loop calculator tool to measure product circularity.
- It discusses the challenges of finite resources and the need for more sustainable consumption and closed material loops to
Copy of CTL-Samples-Circle-Economy (1)Helene Smits
This document discusses closing the loop in the textile industry and transitioning to a circular economy model. It defines key terms like "circular economy" and distinguishes it from recycling alone. The document outlines that fully closing the loop will require new recycling technologies, like chemical recycling, that can recover fibers to virgin quality at scale. It also notes that technologies alone are not enough and that wider system changes are needed, including new business models, policies to incentivize recycling, and consumer behavior changes. The goal is an industry where 80% of textiles currently landfilled or incinerated are instead collected and fibers recovered to infinite circulation.
This document discusses closing the loop in the textile industry and transitioning to a circular economy model. It defines key terms like "circular economy" and distinguishes it from recycling alone. The document outlines that fully closing the loop will require new recycling technologies, like chemical recycling, that can recover fibers to virgin quality at scale. It also notes that technologies alone are not enough and that wider system changes are needed, including new business models, policies to incentivize recycling, and consumer behavior changes. The goal is an industry where 80% of textiles currently landfilled or incinerated are instead collected and recycled to eliminate waste and reliance on virgin materials.
The document discusses the concept of a circular economy. It defines a circular economy as an alternative to a linear economy where resources are kept in use for as long as possible, the maximum value is extracted from them while in use, then products and materials are recovered and regenerated at the end of use.
It provides characteristics of a circular economy, including that waste is designed out, diversity provides flexibility, sustainable energy sources power the economy, and full costs are reflected in pricing. Examples are given of companies implementing circular economy practices, such as Veolia reusing materials and Dell using recycled materials. The conclusion states that while the circular economy faces challenges, economies are gradually becoming more circular in terms of both production and consumption.
Stef de Bont has worked in supply chain management since 1993 and discusses the need for closed loop supply chains and sustainable reverse logistics to address environmental issues. He introduces 12Return, a platform and software that enables companies to establish controlled reverse supply chains to recover value from returns through recycling, remanufacturing, or resale. 12Return designs and operates customized reverse logistics solutions to support a circular economy.
The Circular Economy Handbook shows how companies are taking transformative steps toward circularity, creating new opportunities for competitiveness. Read more. https://accntu.re/36AfPX6
What Are Solutions For the Non-Recyclables That Our Industry Generates?Stephanie Elton
The following powerpoint presentation was shared at a Printing Industries of Northern California (PINC) webinar.
Channeled Resources Group provides solutions for both manufacturers and consumers of coated, treated, and laminated papers & films. We understand that companies need creative ideas and, particularly in today's economy, cost savings at both ends of the supply chain. Doing business should be simple and improve your company's bottom line.
CRG - Global Solutions is a recycler of both traditional and non-traditional papers. Our specialty is in processing roll stock and silicone coated release liner. We offer competitive pricing making us the ideal one-stop shop for your recycling needs.
Our niche is purchasing silicone-coated paper for repulping. We even buy discarded liner left behind from high-speed machine applicators.
Sustainability plays an important role in innovative branding. Elements like relevance, differentiation, credibility, and strategic fit must be addressed when developing brand attributes. Companies like Tesla, TOMS, and Walmart have successfully incorporated sustainability into their brand identities. Organizations can leverage sustainability throughout their value chains in areas like procurement, operations, logistics, marketing, and services. Addressing consumer motivations and problems like quality, safety, and perception will be important for future brand innovation focused on sustainability.
Circular Economies Case Studies - Softmatter VenturesAishah Avdiu
One of the most impactful ways to deploy capital is to direct investment toward disruptive technologies which reduce waste. In this white paper, we explore case study startups in waste-to-energy, consumer software, and bio-fabrication industries and their potential to continue the path toward total sustainability.
Softmatter Venture Capital, 2018
softmatter.vc
Module 3 Building back better, from Linear to Circular.pptxSMKCreations
This document provides an introduction to circular economy concepts. It begins by explaining the differences between a linear economy and a circular economy. A linear economy follows a take-make-dispose process that is unsustainable, while a circular economy aims to minimize waste and keep resources in use for longer through reuse, repair, remanufacturing and recycling. The document then discusses various circular economy principles and business models, highlighting how companies can become more sustainable by reducing waste, reusing materials, and redesigning supply chains.
This document provides a five-step guide for companies to transition to a circular economy model. It begins with an executive summary that outlines the benefits of a circular economy, including generating $1.8 trillion for the European economy by 2030 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The guide then describes each of the five steps: 1) assess the company's current circular practices, 2) integrate circular design principles, 3) build business cases, 4) ensure stakeholder support, and 5) lead by example. The overall objective is to help companies unlock more value while using fewer resources.
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The document discusses how the waste management industry is transforming from simply disposing of waste to focusing on resource recovery and recycling. It outlines several key drivers of this change, including concerns about raw material scarcity and costs, tighter regulations, and the growing realization that waste can be treated as a resource. The industry is increasingly working with other sectors to design products with recycling in mind and recover valuable materials from waste streams. Companies that adapt to this new circular economy approach see economic and competitive advantages compared to those who do not embrace resource management.
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Packaging Sustainability is maturing. Product manufacturers, distribution experts, and consumers are driving substantial changes in raw material sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution practices.
Congres Topsector logistiek - Business models voor de circulaire economie Bas Van Bree
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The document discusses the circular economy and provides several examples of circular economy initiatives and statistics. It summarizes Accenture's view that the circular economy represents a $4.5 trillion global business opportunity over the next 15 years. It also outlines five circular business models companies can adopt, including product as a service, resource recovery, and sharing platforms. Finally, it notes that while companies may find starting points for adopting circular practices, fully transitioning the economy will require widespread changes across society.
Sustainability in Packaging: Insight from Big Ideas 2017Amcor
Creating a circular economy is challenging, and recycling is key to success. Based on insights from Big Ideas 2017, our SlideShare explains why choosing more Sustainable Packaging should be a top priority for your business.
Circular economy - a new paradigm in manufacutringRanjani491
The document discusses the linear "take-make-waste" model of production and consumption that has dominated the last 150 years. This linear model is unsustainable as it depletes natural resources and produces large amounts of waste. The document introduces circular economy as an alternative model that aims to eliminate waste and the use of toxic chemicals, be powered by renewable energy, and design products to be reused and recycled to keep resources in use for as long as possible. It provides examples of companies implementing circular economy principles and argues that the circular model represents significant opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, innovation and job creation compared to the linear economy.
Kingfisher: Business Opportunity of Closed Loop InnovationSustainable Brands
This document discusses Kingfisher's efforts to develop closed loop products and accelerate the transition to a circular economy. It provides an overview of Kingfisher's vision for closed loop innovation and the business opportunities of moving towards a circular economy model. Key points include:
- Kingfisher aims to have 1,000 products with closed loop credentials by 2020 and is working to close the loop on its own products and accelerate the broader transition to a circular economy.
- The document outlines some of Kingfisher's initial closed loop product development efforts and projects to engage suppliers, including a closed loop calculator tool to measure product circularity.
- It discusses the challenges of finite resources and the need for more sustainable consumption and closed material loops to
Copy of CTL-Samples-Circle-Economy (1)Helene Smits
This document discusses closing the loop in the textile industry and transitioning to a circular economy model. It defines key terms like "circular economy" and distinguishes it from recycling alone. The document outlines that fully closing the loop will require new recycling technologies, like chemical recycling, that can recover fibers to virgin quality at scale. It also notes that technologies alone are not enough and that wider system changes are needed, including new business models, policies to incentivize recycling, and consumer behavior changes. The goal is an industry where 80% of textiles currently landfilled or incinerated are instead collected and fibers recovered to infinite circulation.
This document discusses closing the loop in the textile industry and transitioning to a circular economy model. It defines key terms like "circular economy" and distinguishes it from recycling alone. The document outlines that fully closing the loop will require new recycling technologies, like chemical recycling, that can recover fibers to virgin quality at scale. It also notes that technologies alone are not enough and that wider system changes are needed, including new business models, policies to incentivize recycling, and consumer behavior changes. The goal is an industry where 80% of textiles currently landfilled or incinerated are instead collected and recycled to eliminate waste and reliance on virgin materials.
The document discusses the concept of a circular economy. It defines a circular economy as an alternative to a linear economy where resources are kept in use for as long as possible, the maximum value is extracted from them while in use, then products and materials are recovered and regenerated at the end of use.
It provides characteristics of a circular economy, including that waste is designed out, diversity provides flexibility, sustainable energy sources power the economy, and full costs are reflected in pricing. Examples are given of companies implementing circular economy practices, such as Veolia reusing materials and Dell using recycled materials. The conclusion states that while the circular economy faces challenges, economies are gradually becoming more circular in terms of both production and consumption.
Stef de Bont has worked in supply chain management since 1993 and discusses the need for closed loop supply chains and sustainable reverse logistics to address environmental issues. He introduces 12Return, a platform and software that enables companies to establish controlled reverse supply chains to recover value from returns through recycling, remanufacturing, or resale. 12Return designs and operates customized reverse logistics solutions to support a circular economy.
The Circular Economy Handbook shows how companies are taking transformative steps toward circularity, creating new opportunities for competitiveness. Read more. https://accntu.re/36AfPX6
What Are Solutions For the Non-Recyclables That Our Industry Generates?Stephanie Elton
The following powerpoint presentation was shared at a Printing Industries of Northern California (PINC) webinar.
Channeled Resources Group provides solutions for both manufacturers and consumers of coated, treated, and laminated papers & films. We understand that companies need creative ideas and, particularly in today's economy, cost savings at both ends of the supply chain. Doing business should be simple and improve your company's bottom line.
CRG - Global Solutions is a recycler of both traditional and non-traditional papers. Our specialty is in processing roll stock and silicone coated release liner. We offer competitive pricing making us the ideal one-stop shop for your recycling needs.
Our niche is purchasing silicone-coated paper for repulping. We even buy discarded liner left behind from high-speed machine applicators.
Sustainability plays an important role in innovative branding. Elements like relevance, differentiation, credibility, and strategic fit must be addressed when developing brand attributes. Companies like Tesla, TOMS, and Walmart have successfully incorporated sustainability into their brand identities. Organizations can leverage sustainability throughout their value chains in areas like procurement, operations, logistics, marketing, and services. Addressing consumer motivations and problems like quality, safety, and perception will be important for future brand innovation focused on sustainability.
Circular Economies Case Studies - Softmatter VenturesAishah Avdiu
One of the most impactful ways to deploy capital is to direct investment toward disruptive technologies which reduce waste. In this white paper, we explore case study startups in waste-to-energy, consumer software, and bio-fabrication industries and their potential to continue the path toward total sustainability.
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Module 3 Building back better, from Linear to Circular.pptxSMKCreations
This document provides an introduction to circular economy concepts. It begins by explaining the differences between a linear economy and a circular economy. A linear economy follows a take-make-dispose process that is unsustainable, while a circular economy aims to minimize waste and keep resources in use for longer through reuse, repair, remanufacturing and recycling. The document then discusses various circular economy principles and business models, highlighting how companies can become more sustainable by reducing waste, reusing materials, and redesigning supply chains.
This document provides a five-step guide for companies to transition to a circular economy model. It begins with an executive summary that outlines the benefits of a circular economy, including generating $1.8 trillion for the European economy by 2030 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The guide then describes each of the five steps: 1) assess the company's current circular practices, 2) integrate circular design principles, 3) build business cases, 4) ensure stakeholder support, and 5) lead by example. The overall objective is to help companies unlock more value while using fewer resources.
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customers don’t give much thought to where the traded-in phones end up, a
wave of companies involved in cleaning, repairing, testing, inspecting, grading,
repackaging, and reselling are cropping up.
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The Top 5 Characteristics of Successful Repair Depot
Operations for Product-Based Service Businesses
By Tom Devroy, Senior Product Evangelist, Service Management, IFS
Managing reverse logistics and depot repair, or all operations related to the reuse
of products and materials, is a growing challenge for B2C and B2B manufacturers,
retailers and service organizations.
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The Emerging Circular Economy and Necessity
of Reverse Logistics
By Chris Cloutier, Director of Sustainability for CoreCentric Solutions
Developing a circular economy is a growing movement aimed at reducing the
environmental impact of products that are manufactured, sold and used. The
reverse logistics industry is not only essential to the evolution of a circular economy,
it has important lessons to offer this burgeoning movement.
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Reverse Logistics and Circular Economy Values - A Comparison
By Adrienna Zsakay, Founder of Circular Economy Asia Inc.
A key component for the efficient functioning of the Circular Economy (CE) lies in
Reverse Logistics (RL). However if company’s interested in transitioning to the CE
to extract additional economic value from their material assets (products) believe
the current Reverse Logistics systems they have in place will be enough, they may
have to think again.
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CONTENTS
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Reduce Your Lifetime Buy (LTB) by 10X
By Ken Ueltzen & Mark Anderson of Cokeva, Inc.
It is critical to control the cost of service support, especially high dollar mission-
critical parts. OEMs are already investing in large inventories of spares to cover
diverse locations. Further expense can come when the part(s) is no longer
manufactured and a lifetime buy (LTB) is necessary to ensure spares availability
through several years of the service support life.
ARTICLE
Reverse Logistics and Learning Repurposing
from Your House Cat
By William Oliver Hedgepeth, Transportation and Logistics Ma,
at American Public University
Reverse logistics is easily confused with the recycling bin that sits beside your
trash can. The bin’s recyclable contents are picked up by a green truck that looks
suspiciously like your trash truck. But reverse logistics (RL) is so much more.
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At a recent family reunion, my parents brought
their 8mm projector and showed my siblings
and their grandchildren some VERY OLD family
videos. Wow technology has come A LONG
way...but in one of these videos that took place
in 1972, my brother is opening a Christmas gift.
He ripped the wrapping paper off, and there
was this plastic ball toy, with some cardboard
packaging on the back of it. My mom lifted one
tab, and out fell the ball, and my brother was immediately able to
play with the toy. Wow packaging has also come a long way! When
my children get toys these days, it takes several minutes, and often
tools, to get the toy out of the packaging. There’s often layers of plastic
within cardboard, with tape, tabs, twist ties, stitches and even screws,
and all usually within a thick clam shell that takes scissors, a box cutter
or razor blade to get through.
Of course there are a few reasons for this intense packaging. 1. Security: unfortunately theft is an issue for retailers, and
having complex packaging helps prevent items from being easily stolen. 2. Marketing: giving the consumer the opportunity
to see the whole toy and try it before they buy it is usually desired by the buyer. And 3. Shipping: Often these toys are
manufactured overseas and need to be shipped by boat, then truck, and handlers and need to be kept safe from being
damaged en route.
So what’s the answer?
I’ve recently come across two videos online that could
help: The first video was from LimeLoop about reusable
packaging. Video 1 Saving trees and preventing trash:
This is a circular way of thinking!
The second video was from Amazon on sustainable
packaging for e-commerce products: Video 2 When
items are shipped by on-line shopping, two of those
three factors mentioned previously are not relevant. So
e-commerce items can be packaged differently.
Just imagine the amount of trash that would be
prevented with both of these concepts being utilized!
I hope to start seeing these changes and others
implemented in the near future.
Felecia Przybyla
RL Magazine Editor
Editor@rla.org
Message
Editor
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OUR MISSION
The Reverse Logistics Association is a members’ driven, global trade association for the returns and reverse
industry, offering information, research, solutions and services for Manufacturers, Branded, and Retail companies
from Third Party Providers. Our goals are to educate and inform Reverse Logistics professionals around the world,
and be the voice of the reverse industry.
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ABSTRACT
Developing a circular economy is a growing movement
aimed at reducing the environmental impact of products
that are manufactured, sold and used. The reverse
logistics industry is not only essential to the evolution
of a circular economy, it has important lessons to offer
this burgeoning movement.
Developing a circular economy is a growing movement
aimed at reducing the environmental impact of products
that are manufactured, sold and used. The reverse
logistics industry is not only essential to the evolution
of a circular economy, it has important lessons to offer
this burgeoning movement.
As sustainability takes root in organizations around the
world, they’re looking to develop more refined strategies
to help them find new solutions for issues related to
material consumption and disposition. Increasingly, the
circular economy is emerging as the preferred strategy
for many organizations – a fact that is being emphasized
through a variety of medium including the February
2018 RLA meeting in Las Vegas and a recent edition
of Reverse Logistics magazine, which included several
articles on reverse logistics and the circular economy.
This article takes a somewhat different approach,
looking more closely at some of the key principles of a
circular economy and how reverse logistics is not only
essential to its success, but how it can help accelerate
and optimize the adoption and implementation of a
circular economy.
THE CASE FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Currently, most commerce is predicated on a “take,
make, dispose” model that extracts and uses natural
resources in the manufacture of a product that is
used and then commonly disposed of, thus the term
“throwaway economy.”
Image 11
: Illustration of Take, Make, Dispose
The circular economy looks to disrupt this model
throughtherenewalandreuseofproducts.Asexplained
by The Ellen McArthur Foundation, a circular economy
“aims to redefine products and services to design waste
out, while minimizing negative impacts.”2
At its core, a
circular economy is based on three basic principles3
:
• Design out waste and pollution
• Keep products and materials in use
• Regenerate natural systems
The Emerging Circular Economy
and Necessity of Reverse Logistics
By Chris Cloutier, Director of Sustainability for CoreCentric Solutions
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As with most disruptive activity, there is a significant
financial opportunity – but also an equally compelling
opportunity for the preservation of natural resources
– in the adoption of a circular economy. In fact, the
Ellen McArthur Foundation and the World Economic
Forum reported in 2014 that the circular economy can
generate $1T globally by 20254
.
Not surprisingly, a circular system is more complex
and requires significant innovation. The Ellen McArthur
Foundation illustrates a circular economy as:
Image 25
: Illustration of a Circular Economy
While a circular economy model is more dynamic and
complex than the “take, make, dispose” model, it’s
important to note that many of the essential elements
of a circular economy already exist in one form or
another. Moving forward, the challenge will be to not
only optimize existing systems but also build new ones
to recover and re-purpose more products and material.
One example is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR),
where product manufacturers are required by law to
provide take-back processes at the end of a products’
life cycle. While this practice is more common in Europe,
it does exist in the United States, particularly within the
electronics industry. The circular economy approach
takes the next step and encourages manufacturers to
think about a “cradle to cradle” system where products
or parts are refurbished whenever possible.
A recent white paper, “Circular Consumer Electronics:
An Initial Exploration,” by Google and the Ellen
McArthur Foundation imagines and explores a more
robust circular system for consumer electronics. The
report found that such a system should have four key
elements:
• Electronic devices are loved for longer, by one
user or by many
• Devices are a gateway to the cloud
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2018 AMSTERDAM
OCTOBER 15-17, 2018 – AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
EUROPEAN BASED REVERSE LOGISTICS
PROFESSIONALS AND COMPANIES WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE
The Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo will
kick off with a Monday Evening Reception. Then two full
days will include the opening of the exhibit hall, Keynote
Addresses and panel discussions, and several networking
opportunities. A wide range of Reverse Logistics
companies will be in attendance from repair/refurbishing
to recycling/e-waste and transportation logistics. This
is a rich opportunity for OEMs, Retailers, and Branded
companies to identify future service partners among
the many exhibitors showcasing their Reverse Logistics
solutions.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Katarzyna
Michniewska
of Eko Cykl
THREE DAYS OF REVERSE LOGISTICS
EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION AND NETWORKING!
For more information, visit: www.RLAShows.org
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• Customers get the service that’s right for them
• Products and components are cascaded6
THE NECESSITY OF REVERSE SYSTEMS IN A
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Reverse systems are an essential part of existing and
new circular economy systems. The Ellen McArthur
Foundation agrees, citing reverse cycles as a key building
block in a circular economy. Specifically, they highlight
theneedforsystemsthatcaptureandsegmentproducts
at end-of-life with the intention of keeping salvageable
materials and products in the circular system, allowing
a higher level of material recovery and use.7
Reverse logistics done well directly addresses two of
the three key principles laid out by the Ellen McArthur
Foundation – design out waste and keep products and
materials in use. In the illustration above, it is clear
that reverse systems are a necessary component of
any circular economy systems and are already helping
achieve the first element identified in the “Circular
Consumer Electronics” white paper – electronic devices
are loved for longer, by one user or many.
As a sector, the reverse logistics industry has a unique
opportunity to help inform and support a circular
economy. To help meet the principle of designing out
waste, reverse logistics provides feedback on product
quality – including common failure modes – which can
be critical in helping manufacturers lower product
return rates by improving quality and performance in
the development stage. Product designers start out
looking to create a product that produces a certain
outcome or meets certain specifications. An engineer
analyzing product performance from failed products
has an entirely different perspective – this forensics
examination of the product can reveal systemic/design
issues that regularly lead to failures and thus produce
waste. By empowering the critical product functionality
feedback loop, reverse logistics can help improve
product performance, reduce waste, decrease returns
and improve customer satisfaction. All leading to a
healthier bottom line and stronger brand loyalty.
Additionally, reverse logistics help keep products
and materials in use by working to maximize the
number of products recovered, restored and re-
used. Furthermore, reverse logistics companies have
advanced material recovery systems for products that
are not able to be recovered and re-sold for their original
use. By providing efficient, effective “catch basins” for
unwanted, damaged or returned products, the reverse
logistics industry works to ensure that existing products
and their component parts achieve the longest, most
economically valuable life possible.
A closer examination of the circular economy illustration
reveals that “collection” is the lynch-pin for multiple
steps in the system, specifically Share; Maintain/
Prolong, Reuse/Redistribute, Refurbish/Remanufacture
and Recycle. While different reverse logistics firms
have different capacities and capabilities, a look across
the industry reveals that every reverse logistics firm
contributes to one or more of these activities. In
fact, this illustration neatly captures what the reverse
logistics industry is already doing while highlighting the
implicit challenge of continuing to grow these systems.
Finally, in looking at the four requirements for a circular
consumer electronics system, reverse logistics will be
necessary for products to be loved “by more than one
user” and to ensure that “products and components are
cascaded.”
While individuals can and do sell used consumer
electronics, its not reasonable to expect this to be
the primary way the goal is achieved. Rather, as
demonstrated by multiple consumer electronics OEMs,
such as Acer, Dell and HP, developing reverse systems
that capture product and provide it a second (or third)
life as a refurbished or remanufactured product is not
only possible, but profitable.
However, to assure that products and components are
cascaded – that is, they go from high-end new or lower-
end used to recovered and recycled – reverse systems
are critical to ensure proper collection and redistribution
at every level to maximize the life of the product.
LESSONS FROM REVERSE LOGISTICS
Reverse logistics firms have decades of experience in
collecting, handling, triaging and bringing products back
into the commerce stream. As an industry, the reverse
logistics sector can help accelerate the adoption and
optimization of a circular economy system by sharing
the lessons learned – both successes and challenges –
associated with:
• Collecting and aggregating products
• Analyzing and triaging returned products to
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determine if they should be cascaded for another
use or broken down into its component parts
• Finding and maximizing value for cascaded
products
• Maximizing recovery and value of component parts
• Marketing and messaging the value of refurbished
and remanufactured products.
The Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) is a vital platform
for this exchange. By bringing experienced reverse
logistics professionals together with circular economy
theorists and practitioners, the RLA can help assure
critical topics are addressed and explored – making that
information readily available to a larger audience.
Reverse logistics has a fundamental and essential role in
the development of a circular economy. As an industry,
there is an opportunity to engage and work with those
developing circular economy practices to help inform
and educate them on the important lessons we have
learned – and continue to learn.
1 http://www.ncps-care.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/flux_waste.png
2 https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy
3 https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy/overview/
concept
4 https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/publications/towards-the-
circular-economy-vol-3-accelerating-the-scale-up-across-global-supply-
chains
5 https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy/
interactive-diagram
6 https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/Circular-
Consumer-Electronics-2704.pdf
7 https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy/building-
blocks
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Chris Cloutier is the Director of
Sustainability for CoreCentric Solutions.
Mr. Cloutier has over 20 years’
experience in green and sustainability
issues, including in-depth subject-
matter expertise in waste and resource
utilization and green energy and energy
efficiency. Prior to joining CoreCentric Mr. Cloutier has
worked for and consulted for, Best Buy, Sears Holding,
Grainger, the US EPA, the US DOE, the DesignLights
Consortium and Black Decker, the States of California,
Minnesota, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin.