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Reverse logistics implementation in the construction industry:Paper waste focus |
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| Creator | 1. Natchari Rinsatitnon 2. Wissaruth Dijaroen 3. Thanutchaporn Limpiwun 4. Gunchaporn Suktavee 5. Thanwadee Chinda |
| Title | Reverse logistics implementation in the construction industry:Paper waste focus |
| Publisher | Research and Development Office, Prince of Songkla University |
| Publication Year | 2561 |
| Journal Title | Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology |
| Journal Vol. | 40 |
| Journal No. | 4 |
| Page no. | 798 |
| Keyword | construction and demolition waste, paper, reverse logistics, system dynamics |
| URL Website | http://rdo.psu.ac.th/sjstweb/index.php |
| ISSN | 0125-3395 |
| Abstract | Thailand has an increasing demand for housing and infrastructure. This leads to increased amounts of construction anddemolition (C&D) wastes. Most of the C&D wastes are reusable and recyclable. However, without proper waste managementthese wastes are mostly dumped into landfills without being sorted. This study utilizes a system dynamics (SD) approach toexamine the feasibility of the reverse logistics implementation in C&D waste management in the long term. The focus material ispaper waste, as it is one of the major wastes that can be recycled and remanufactured. The dynamic model consists of threereverse logistics options, including landfill, recycled, and remanufactured options. Costs involved in the implementation arelabor, transportation, landfilling, recycling, and remanufacturing costs. Benefits, on the other hand, include sales of recycled andremanufactured products, energy savings, and green image savings. The simulation results reveal that the reverse logisticsprogram should be implemented for at least three years to achieve positive net profit. The implementation should also becontinued until the end of year 9 to be worth the investment, with the internal rate of return exceeding 12%.It is also suggestedthat the recycling and remanufacturing options should be promoted in long term in order to save landfill space and promote greenimage of the industry. |
