Reverse logistics for recycling: Challenges facing the carpet industry

Abstract

In this chapter we explore the issues of reverse logistics for recycling within the carpet industry, including an economic analysis of the success of carpet recycling. In particular, we look at: • Carpet recycling (Section 7.2); • The future of reverse logistics for the carpet industry (Section 7.3); • A framework for understanding recycling (Section 7.4); • Policy options and implications (Section 7.5); and • Areas for future research (Section 7.6). First, in Section 7.1, we present a general discussion of reverse logistics. © 2006 Springer-Verlag London Limited.