A Traceability System for International Resource Recycling: Basic Concept and the Communication between Enterprisers Concerned

摘要

In recent years, export of resources such as plastic waste, iron, aluminum and copper scraps etc.is increasing in Japan under the background of economic development in Asia, while environmental international laws are not enacted enough yet. So exported resources sometimes are processed improperly in developing countries that breed environmental pollution. Therefore, an appropriate physical distribution management system with traceability for the resources is necessary. This research attempts to build a model of International Resource Recycling System using Information Technology such as Global Position System (GPS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, etc. between Japan and China by means of an international accepted traceability system. The system is composed of 9 sorts of traceability tools to make sure the recycling resources' safety and enough information sharing with the organizations concerned. In order to improve the trust and prevent improperly processing, the communication between enterprisers concerned is ordered. We also did a demonstration test between Japan and China in order to confirm the effectiveness of the wide-area recycling system. As a result, the International Resource Recycling System with traceability is proposed. This article is focused on the basic concept and the communication between enterprisers concerned.