One method for achieving sustainable growth is to increase the amount of product materials recovered from the world's waste stream. On the one hand environmental related legislations are forcing companies to be responsible for their waste, and on the other hand waste disposal costs are increasing rapidly. Considering this evolving business environment, many world class companies have realised that reverse logistics practices, combined with source reduction processes can be used to gain competitive advantage. The focus of this course is on the relationship between supply chain planning and environmental impact. It introduces you to the basic concepts of sustainability, reverse and lean logistics practices, including reuse, recycle and remanufacturing, green supply practices, discusses the role of regulations concerning product take back policies, life cycle assessment, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and international environmental standard such as ISO 14000, and explores the impact of legislations and policies on supply chain practices and reverse logistics network design. The course is of particular value to students majoring in logistics and supply chain, procurement, marketing, and sustainability management.