Analysis on the Effectiveness of the Input in Household Waste Classification of Residents—Taking S City in China as an Example

S city in China has implemented a waste classification system and constructed a waste classification model with government-led market and public participation. In order to explore the effectiveness of waste classification input in S city, this paper conducts analyses from the points of view of the c...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:de67d1472e25480db4b4bddbb35ef64f2021-11-11T19:23:03ZAnalysis on the Effectiveness of the Input in Household Waste Classification of Residents—Taking S City in China as an Example10.3390/su1321116322071-1050https://doaj.org/article/de67d1472e25480db4b4bddbb35ef64f2021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/21/11632https://doaj.org/toc/2071-1050S city in China has implemented a waste classification system and constructed a waste classification model with government-led market and public participation. In order to explore the effectiveness of waste classification input in S city, this paper conducts analyses from the points of view of the classification facility’s construction, environmental effectiveness, social acceptability and operation sustainability, based on interviews with and questionnaire surveys completed by related parties. The results show that the current waste classification facility system in S city is basically completed; high rates of both properties and residents comply with the waste classification system. S city has established a government-led waste classification pattern that depends on social participation. This pattern has been recognized and accepted by residents and is economically sustainable. At the same time, it is pointed out that the current marginal effectiveness of the waste classification input is showing a declining trend. Future investment should shift from investment in facilities and equipment to incentives for autonomous management by residents, and the corresponding evaluation of investment and effectiveness should also change accordingly. This requires the government to guide the refined management system.Yangyang ZhangWenfang HuangMDPI AGarticlehousehold waste classificationinput effect analysisChinaEnvironmental effects of industries and plantsTD194-195Renewable energy sourcesTJ807-830Environmental sciencesGE1-350ENSustainability, Vol 13, Iss 11632, p 11632 (2021)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic household waste classification
input effect analysis
China
Environmental effects of industries and plants
TD194-195
Renewable energy sources
TJ807-830
Environmental sciences
GE1-350
spellingShingle household waste classification
input effect analysis
China
Environmental effects of industries and plants
TD194-195
Renewable energy sources
TJ807-830
Environmental sciences
GE1-350
Yangyang Zhang
Wenfang Huang
Analysis on the Effectiveness of the Input in Household Waste Classification of Residents—Taking S City in China as an Example
description S city in China has implemented a waste classification system and constructed a waste classification model with government-led market and public participation. In order to explore the effectiveness of waste classification input in S city, this paper conducts analyses from the points of view of the classification facility’s construction, environmental effectiveness, social acceptability and operation sustainability, based on interviews with and questionnaire surveys completed by related parties. The results show that the current waste classification facility system in S city is basically completed; high rates of both properties and residents comply with the waste classification system. S city has established a government-led waste classification pattern that depends on social participation. This pattern has been recognized and accepted by residents and is economically sustainable. At the same time, it is pointed out that the current marginal effectiveness of the waste classification input is showing a declining trend. Future investment should shift from investment in facilities and equipment to incentives for autonomous management by residents, and the corresponding evaluation of investment and effectiveness should also change accordingly. This requires the government to guide the refined management system.
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title Analysis on the Effectiveness of the Input in Household Waste Classification of Residents—Taking S City in China as an Example
title_short Analysis on the Effectiveness of the Input in Household Waste Classification of Residents—Taking S City in China as an Example
title_full Analysis on the Effectiveness of the Input in Household Waste Classification of Residents—Taking S City in China as an Example
title_fullStr Analysis on the Effectiveness of the Input in Household Waste Classification of Residents—Taking S City in China as an Example
title_full_unstemmed Analysis on the Effectiveness of the Input in Household Waste Classification of Residents—Taking S City in China as an Example
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