A review of waste paper recycling networks focusing on quantitative methods and sustainability

Author(s)

Defalque, Cristiane Maria ^{[1, 2]} ; Marins, Fernando Augusto Silva ^[1] ; da Silva, Aneirson Francisco ^[1] ; Rodriguez, Elen Yanina Aguirre ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Sao Paulo State Univ, Prod Dept, Engn Coll, Ave Ariberto Pereira da Cunha 333, BR-12516410 Guaratingueta, SP - Brazil

^[2] Agulhas Negras Mil Acad Acad Mil Agulhas Negras A, Rodovia Presidente Dutra, Km 306, BR-27534970 Resende, RJ - Brazil

• Document type: Review article
• Source: JOURNAL OF MATERIAL CYCLES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT; v. 23, n. 1, p. 55-76, JAN 2021.
• Web of Science Citations: 1

Abstract

A discussion is currently under way in the literature on the sustainable benefits of recycling material, particularly paper, which has high global consumption and polluting capacity. Optimized planning of waste paper recycling networks stimulates sustainable processing efficiency, motivating the investigation of quantitative methods to guide decision-making. The objective of this article is to review papers that present quantitative models for planning waste paper recycling networks considering optimization of the echelons of this process, to analyze the evolution of research, find research opportunities and contribute to future research. The article presents an analysis of five categories of the selected studies: I-evolution of publications; II-echelons considered in different waste paper recycling systems; III-the sustainability pillars considered in the objectives of the formulated model; IV-formulations and techniques used; and V-uncertainty analysis. The proposal for waste paper recycling networks involves summary of the echelons considered in selected articles, to help future analysis. Research suggestions involving sustainability objectives, especially considering social issues, using different solution techniques and considering uncertainty were identified. This study, by reviewing the articles and identifying possibilities for future research, contributes to the development of research using quantitative methods for the efficient management of waste paper recycling networks or similar arrangements. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 18/14433-0 - Application of the multi-objective optimization under uncertainty for paper waste Reclycing systems
• Grantee: Fernando Augusto Silva Marins
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 18/06858-0 - Optimization via Monte Carlo simulation combined with the response surface method: a proposal for insertion of uncertainty in optimization of experimental problems
• Grantee: Aneirson Francisco da Silva
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants