TY - GEN
T1 - Reviewing PET reuse and recycling through reverse logistics in Mexico
AU - Priscilla, Carrillo Bañuelos
AU - Ricardo, Thierry Aguilera
AU - Eliseo, Vilalta Perdomo
AU - Roberto, Palacios Rodriguez
PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - Plastic pollution has become a huge problem, calling for immediate action from humans and, specifically, from the companies that produce them, in an effort to reduce the impact on the environment. Improvements in existing collection and recycling systems have been underway across different countries. In this review we explore the different methods of reverse logistics that exist to collect PET bottles for recycling. We also analyze a prime example of the creation of a circular economy of a PET bottle in Mexico, the processes involved, and the environment impact compared to other countries. Additionally, we review upcoming issues regarding the replication of these methods in other parts of the world and balance them against the impacts, both positive and negative.
AB - Plastic pollution has become a huge problem, calling for immediate action from humans and, specifically, from the companies that produce them, in an effort to reduce the impact on the environment. Improvements in existing collection and recycling systems have been underway across different countries. In this review we explore the different methods of reverse logistics that exist to collect PET bottles for recycling. We also analyze a prime example of the creation of a circular economy of a PET bottle in Mexico, the processes involved, and the environment impact compared to other countries. Additionally, we review upcoming issues regarding the replication of these methods in other parts of the world and balance them against the impacts, both positive and negative.
KW - Circular Economy
KW - Recycling Plastic
KW - Reverse Logistics
KW - Sustainability
KW - Sustainable Development
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85137182006&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - https://www.iise.org/Annual/
M3 - Conference publication
AN - SCOPUS:85137182006
T3 - IISE Annual Conference and Expo 2022
BT - IISE Annual Conference and Expo 2022
A2 - Ellis, K.
A2 - Ferrell, W.
A2 - Knapp, J.
T2 - IISE Annual Conference and Expo 2022
Y2 - 21 May 2022 through 24 May 2022
ER -