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The Greenest Mile: Planning’s Role in Supply Chain Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. Proper disposal can cause downstream issues. This end-of-life disposal is time-consuming and expensive , so reducing waste that must be managed matters.

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Retailers to Reduce Cost and Impact of Returns

Logistics Business Magazine

Nearly half of the businesses surveyed are considering changes to returns handling processes to bring down the cost and environmental impact of returns. According to the research, 17% of businesses are turning to disposal as their primary method for handling returned items that aren’t being restocked and sold.

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The Changing Nature of Returns Management

Logistics Viewpoints

In my latest omni-channel fulfillment survey, respondents were asked about how they handle returns, from a process standpoint as well as from a cost recovery standpoint. For items that are bought in-store, survey respondents are beginning to look at alternatives for returns other than bringing the item back.

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Can Shredded Paper be Recycled?

Compactor Management Company

According to a survey, the average American consumes about 700 pounds of paper annually. Shredding your important documents instead of simply disposing of them is one of the most significant eco-friendly measures you can take. If disposed of improperly, it can end up in a landfill. Why Recycle Shredded Paper?

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What Is Biodegradable Packaging?

Compactor Management Company

A recent survey by McKinsey & Company found that 66% of consumers take into account the environmental impact before making a purchase. If disposed of correctly, cornstarch-based packaging will break down into carbon dioxide and water over a period of several months. What Are the Benefits of Biodegradable Packaging?

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Balancing Customer Expectations & Costs in eCommerce Delivery

Logistics Business Magazine

The influence of delivery costs on consumer behaviour Recent surveys spotlight the pivotal role that delivery costs play in shaping shoppers’ purchasing decisions. A report by Asendia underscores this, revealing that 43% of the 8,000 global online shoppers surveyed rank delivery costs as a key consideration.

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Learn Everything About Valet Trash

Compactor Management Company

Another survey conducted by the National Apartment Association found that trash collection services can increase resident retention rates by up to 5%. Trash valet collectors typically only collect bagged household waste, and may not collect hazardous materials , bulky items, or other types of waste that require special waste disposal methods.