| Title |
Growing community-based composting programs in China: Implementation and policy lessons from eight cases |
| ID_Doc |
7944 |
| Authors |
Xue, YS; Moreno, JM; Li, CJ; Harder, MK |
| Title |
Growing community-based composting programs in China: Implementation and policy lessons from eight cases |
| Year |
2025 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.107882 |
| Abstract |
Localised processing of waste into resources is a prime target towards circular economy, yet community-led composting programs have reported significant implementation challenges. There are no implementation process models or guidelines for programs spanning community, waste, governance, legislation domains: each community learns anew. Here we report a multi-case study of community-led composting program implementations in eight urban sites in China. In-depth key-informant interview information was analysed as cycles of activity towards increasingly-complex needs/targets (like simple recycling; complex composting). Cross-community comparisons suggest transferable implementation lessons: delegation of certain roles is more effective than simply involving stakeholders; enthusiasts can significantly mobilize stakeholders but cannot replace them; paperwork burden could negate funding availability benefits; access to specific expertise (technical, legal, operational) at crucial moments was key; stakeholder learning was most effective via personal meetings and introductions. City policies incorporating these implementation lessons could facilitate scaling-up in China. Future studies can investigate generalizability. |
| Author Keywords |
Community composting; Capacity building; Community capacity building; China; Decentralised waste sorting |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001311562000001 |
| WoS Category |
Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences |
| Research Area |
Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
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