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JOURNAL OF APPLIED BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Recycling and Reverse Logistics

Author(s): Robert E. Wright, R. Glenn Richey, Mert Tokman, John C. Palmer

Citation: Robert E. Wright, R. Glenn Richey, Mert Tokman, John C. Palmer, (2011) "Recycling and Reverse Logistics," Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Vol. 12, Iss. 5, pp. 9 - 20

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

A key element in government efforts to increase recycling has been the development of government based

curbside recycling programs. However, this supply based approach to recycling may disrupt the market

equilibrium, with potential negative long term consequences. A demand based system may work more

efficiently to ensure the long term success of recycling. This paper discusses the idea of recycling as a

part of reverse logistics, and suggests how governmental intervention on the demand side may help

encourage the development of recycling in the context of a reverse logistics system where supply and

demand are more closely aligned.