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Title Envisioned futures of the waste industry in developing economies
ID_Doc 7819
Authors Oteng-Ababio, M
Title Envisioned futures of the waste industry in developing economies
Year 2021
Published Ghana Social Science Journal, 18, 1
Abstract This commentary explores future imaginaries and opportunities to make positive changes to the waste industry towards the future we want. It is motivated by the position that managing solid waste is inextricably linked to the rate of urban growth, level of development, and climate change dynamics as well as the prospect of promoting human-centred and environmentally-friendlier waste management futures. The ability of cities to improve the waste sector provides large opportunities to mitigate future climate variability and generate co-benefits, including improved human and environmental health. Urging the authorities to work towards sustainable waste and resources management, the commentary elaborates the concepts of waste hierarchy and its transition towards circular economy. These concepts are offered as starting points to ensure the waste sector serves as a net reducer of greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, the quest for the future we want is not only about instituting effective waste collection systems, but also improving their treatment infrastructure to mitigate future climate change.
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