Review of Recycling Processes with Respect to Carbon Emission and Waste Management

Abstract

An efficient recycling process has been identified as the vehicle that drives an effective green supply chain management, resulting in the reduction of waste in the manufacturing supply chain. This study offers an overview of the different stages and structures of recycling with respect to carbon footprint analysis and waste management through an extensive literature review. Various internet-based search engines were used to uncover the literature. The review found that research and practices in recycling have covered almost all aspects of recycling such as the collection of end-of-life products, their processing, recycling and subsequent integration of the recyclables in manufacturing, remanufacturing, and waste disposal. Special focus was given to prospects and opportunities for further research. On that ground, various aspects of the recycling processes were identified and highlighted to further enhance research in the field of recycling.