Reverse Logistics for Empty Pesticide Containers: Evaluating the Need for Government Regulation

Several research on Reverse Logistic (RL) in plastic packaging have been conducted, but just a few have concentrated on empty pesticide container (EPC). The RL program in the agrochemical business is primarily supported by government regulation, as well as understanding that incorrect disposal of EPC on farmland has major environmental and public health effects. This study intends to present a systematic literature review of previous studies in managing EPC through reverse logistic implementation (RL/EPC) in globally and to analyze whether the implementation of RL/EPC is imposed by local regulation. To attain this purpose, a bibliometric study was carried out with the objective of acquiring and assessing key publications in RL/EPC utilizing a structured literature review. A qualitative Thematic Analysis Grid was performed in order to determine whether the RL/EPC implementation is enforced by government regulation or organizational initiatives. The analysis reveals that most countries that are implementing reverse logistic scheme for EPC is mandated by the regulations. Non Governmental Organization or industry association commonly facilitate and cordinate the RL/EPC process. Originality - Bibliometric reviews pertaining reverse logistic scheme for EPC can be useful for researchers and practitioners to implement it in their countries even though it is not regulated yet.