Drivers for reverse logistics packaging in circular economy for Thailand beverage industry from the manufacturer perspective

Abstract

In Thailand, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) problems exist, and 15% are due to post-consumption beverage packaging that is left behind after the point of consumption. This study aimed to analyze driving forces in reverse logistics of post consumption packaging for Thailand beverage industry and examine impact of sustainability. 39 variables related to drivers, key success factors including sustainability also modeled. Questionnaire has been designed based on 11-point rating scale and Item-Objective Congruence performed by experts from the academic and business. Sampling conducted through 210 respondents from alcoholic and non-alcoholic manufacturers. Collected data analyzed by using structural equation modeling for hypotheses testing. Results show that both internal and external drivers have the positive impact to key success factors but internal has a stronger impact, while the success factors are positively impact to economics, environmental and social performance respectively. Lastly, this research contributed to Thailand beverage industry for understanding significance of drivers and key success factors in order to improve sustainably.