AN OVERVIEW OF ZERO WASTE SUPPLY CHAIN

This study aims to examine the zero-waste supply chain approach in terms of environmental sustainability and resource efficiency, while evaluating its application in the business world. Zero waste refers to a strategy that focuses on minimizing waste, promoting recycling, and encouraging the reuse of resources throughout the supply chain, from production to distribution. The study explores the challenges in implementing zero-waste strategies, the role of legal regulations and incentives, as well as future trends and innovative solutions. It also emphasizes the importance of infrastructure investments and awareness-raising efforts to increase the applicability of these strategies in business environments. The results underline the significance of infrastructure investments through public-private partnerships to ensure the successful implementation of zero-waste strategies. Furthermore, it highlights the need for educating consumers on recycling and reuse and emphasizes that governments should expand legal regulations and increase incentives. For companies, strategies such as cost reduction, adopting circular economy principles, and integrating smart technologies are recommended. This study fills a gap in the literature on the zero-waste supply chain by focusing on how these strategies can be implemented across various sectors and how the associated challenges can be overcome. It specifically points out the need for further research on the implementation of zero-waste strategies in developing countries and the integration of digital technologies into these processes. Thus, the study not only provides theoretical contributions to the literature but also develops practical recommendations for real-world applications.