Title |
Does a zero-waste strategy in sustainable urban waste management affect hierarchy targets and costs? |
ID_Doc |
18089 |
Authors |
Romano, G; Masserini, L |
Title |
Does a zero-waste strategy in sustainable urban waste management affect hierarchy targets and costs? |
Year |
2023 |
Published |
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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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