Model Reverse Logistics System of Plastic Waste Recycling at Indonesesia

The development of plastic waste recycling model in reverse logistics network system is based on plastic waste management business activities in Indonesia, which is also reinforced by some literature on similar business activities in several other countries such as India (Hess, et al., 2001; Reddy, et al., 2003) and Turkey (Nesser, et al., 2008). The reverse logistics system in Indonesia is one of the best alternatives that can be considered to reduce the limitations of raw material resources. In addition, reverse logistics proved to provide economic value to business actors (Rivera and Ertel, 2008), then environmental issues became one of the strongest motivations for reverse logistics (Francas and Minner, 2009; Schultzmann, et al., 2006). The objective of the research is to develop plastic waste recycling model, especially LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) and HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) plastic in the reverse logistics network system and determine the distribution and transportation network related to the plastic waste management business activity. Models can be developed based on empirical data with several scenarios in observing the behavior and characteristics of model variables. Model results can be generated minimize the total cost of reverse logistic system in plastic waste management in Indonesia IDR 196,220,250.