A Review of Green Supply Chain Management on Waste Disposal: A Study of Nigerian Garment Industry

The Nigerian garment industry plays an essential role in reviving the economy, luring direct foreign investment and means of livelihood to the masses. However, due to the rapid growth of the industry and less awareness of green supply chain management, there is a major concern in the disposal techniques of wastes generated by garment manufacturers in Nigeria. The disposal techniques used by garment producers in Nigeria is either by burning or simply disposing of it on landfills. It emits acidic gases, dioxins, and dust particles which are harmful to human beings and the environment. The aim of this paper is to determine the drivers, factors, and practices that are essential to the implementation of green supply chain management in Nigerian garment industries. The method is on a broad literature review, which centered on barriers to recycling and waste reduction, environmental performance indicators, drivers in accomplishing green supply chain, and types of waste produced in Nigerian garment industry. The review suggests that Nigerian garment manufacturers need to implement green supply chain management to achieve sustainability and Review Article Bamisaye and Adeitan; AIR, 17(3): 1-9, 2018; Article no.AIR.45017 2 cost-effective production. it was concluded that there is a need to conduct more research on the environmental impact of waste reuse and recycling in the Nigerian garment industry. The comprehensive green supply chain management research might be the key to sustainability developments and overall environmental performance in the Nigerian manufacturing sector as a whole.