Sustainable Recycling Solutions: AIT Worldwide Logistics

Published: January 15, 2026 | Author: Lucy Potter | Source: Sustainability Magazine

Overview

AIT Worldwide Logistics leads and pioneers. It drives sustainable supply chain practices using reverse logistics. These services help companies handle returned products by enabling reuse, recycling, and proper disposal. They cut waste and boost the circular economy.

The Challenge of Product Returns

A recent IMRG report shows 25% of consumers return 5%–15% of online purchases. Many retailers face a surge in returns. They discard items instead of recycling or reselling them. This choice creates waste and slows sustainability progress.

AIT’s Reverse Logistics Solutions

• Reverse logistics moves products back along the supply chain.
• AIT streamlines this process with reverse distribution services.
• These services recover both products and packaging waste.
• Recovered items can be recycled, remanufactured, refurbished, reused, or resold.

Case in Point: Beverage Industry Partnership

AIT’s Phoenix, Arizona team partners with a global beverage firm. They handle damaged and returned coolers. The team collects coolers at warehouses and sends them to recycling centers. These centers decommission, recycle, or repair the coolers. So far, 678 coolers have been processed. This work directly supports the client’s green goals.

Corporate Commitment to Sustainability

In the 2025 Sustainability Report, Chairman and CEO Vaughn Moore stresses green practices. He says sustainability drives long-term success and benefits the community. They have achieved key steps:

• Increased purchases of sustainable fuels.
• Expanded an electric vehicle network.
• Established new industry partnerships focused on sustainability.

Leadership Driving Green Initiatives

Chelsea Lamar, Vice President of Global Sustainability, guides the environmental strategy. She carries 15 years of climate and sustainability work. She uses electric semis and sustainable fuels for aviation and marine. She applies route optimization to reduce emissions. Her work with many industries cuts environmental impact while adding business value. Lamar holds a degree in Environmental Engineering from Iowa State University and builds cross-sector partnerships.

Upcoming Engagement

Chelsea Lamar speaks at Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit in Chicago on April 21–22, 2026. She joins the Global Decarbonisation Strategies panel. There she discusses clean technology, new regulations, and cross-industry collaboration in energy, transportation, manufacturing, and finance.

Why It Matters

AIT Worldwide Logistics shows that logistics can mix sustainability with supply chains. It tackles waste from returns with clear, practical steps. Its methods are cost-effective and eco-friendly. This work boosts circular economy efforts and supports global net-zero goals.

Learn More & Join the Conversation

• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Company Portal
• Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit: Tickets and details here
• Follow Chelsea Lamar on LinkedIn for updates on AIT’s green work.

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