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Title Does a zero-waste strategy in sustainable urban waste management affect hierarchy targets and costs?
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Authors Romano, G; Masserini, L
Title Does a zero-waste strategy in sustainable urban waste management affect hierarchy targets and costs?
Year 2023
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.jup.2023.101659
Abstract In this study, the effects and costs of adopting a zero-waste (ZW) strategy were evaluated. Using the propensity score matching method and data on Italian municipalities from 2019, our empirical analysis indicates that the separate collection rate was approximately 4% higher and urban unsorted waste was approximately 22-26 kg per capita lower for municipalities that have formally adopted the ZW strategy, confirming its effectiveness in fostering sustainable waste management. The cost for inhabitants was 13-16 euros higher for ZW municipalities than non-ZW municipalities, which confirms the importance of balancing through the sale of recycling materials.
Author Keywords Zero -waste strategy; Waste cost; Waste management
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:001083255600001
WoS Category Energy & Fuels; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies
Research Area Energy & Fuels; Environmental Sciences & Ecology
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