Urban waste management: A forefront field for advancing the circular economy

Author: Jiang Yuan
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The focus of this research is to explore how to implement and apply the concept of the circular economy in China's household waste management, as well as to discuss how sustainable policy measures for urban household waste management and cost analysis theories for waste treatment projects can be developed and applied. The book is divided into 13 chapters. Chapter 1 primarily introduces the history of household waste management and disposal; Chapters 2 and 3 mainly discuss the role of LCA theory in household waste management and the effectiveness of legal and administrative measures in managing household waste; Chapters 4 and 5 focus on analyzing the characteristics of urban household waste in China and its current disposal and management status, while also proposing some policy recommendations; Chapters 6 and 7 provide a comprehensive introduction and analysis of waste reduction management measures and waste charging systems in foreign countries; Chapters 8, 9, and 10 address specialized discussions for readers on waste charging in China's household waste management and the implementation of effective foreign policies; Chapters 11 and 12 discuss the cost analysis theory for household waste treatment projects and provide case studies. At the end of the book, references cited are listed. The book is rich in data and information, featuring both theoretical analysis and research cases, making it suitable for college and university students and teachers in related fields for study and teaching. It will also provide data and insights for urban environmental management personnel, offering valuable reference material for relevant departments in formulating environmental management policies.