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    Reverse logistic practice in recycling plastic bottles in Mekelle city :An Embedded Case Study of SPA and Mercy Natural Spring Water Producing Companies
    (Mekelle University, 2025-04-25) Esayas Mesfin
    The purpose of this study is to explore the understanding and practice of reverse logistics in Mekelle city, Ethiopia. To achieve the study’s goal, the researcher used a descriptive research design where a combination of primary and secondary data sources was employed. Primary data was collected from 196 respondents, while secondary data was taken from office manuals and yearly reports. The findings of the study show that poor practice of disposing and collecting used plastic bottles are all apparent in the environment, making the city and its environs filthy and unpleasant to live in. This study also discovered that reuse and recycling have become less common and are rarely practiced. Even though plastic waste disposal guidelines have been incorporate in their operational manuals, the study revealed that there is a lack of community understanding regarding solid waste management, and almost all stakeholders actively disregard waste management proclamations. Thus, it is recommended that all stakeholders, including the government, business owners, plastic bottled water makers, and the public, pay close attention to waste disposal, particularly of non-biodegradable used plastic bottles in Mekelle city.