2009
DOI: 10.1177/0734242x09103839
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Applying multi-criteria decision-making to improve the waste reduction policy in Taiwan

Abstract: Over the past two decades, the waste reduction problem has been a major issue in environmental protection. Both recycling and waste reduction policies have become increasingly important. As the complexity of decision-making has increased, it has become evident that more factors must be considered in the development and implementation of policies aimed at resource recycling and waste reduction. There are many studies focused on waste management excluding waste reduction. This study paid more attention to waste … Show more

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“…Therefore, after PAYT application the URW general trend is characterized by a decrease, and this trend has been highlighted in several other studies, such as those by Goorhuis et al (2012), Kling et al (2016), andSu et al (2010).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 56%
“…Therefore, after PAYT application the URW general trend is characterized by a decrease, and this trend has been highlighted in several other studies, such as those by Goorhuis et al (2012), Kling et al (2016), andSu et al (2010).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 56%
“…The purpose of considering environmental aspects in waste management (from waste generation over collection, recycling, and treatment to the final disposal) is to evaluate the impacts on air, soil, and water, as well as on resource consumption (Su et al, 2010). To protect humans, flora, and fauna, it is necessary to know the environmental aspects of a service or a process.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Ma reviewed and developed several models to support decision-making in MSW management [63][64][65]. Multiobjective programing (MOP) has been applied to solve MSW management issues, such as selecting site locations and choosing alternatives and strategies [63][64][65][66].…”
Section: Multiple-criteria Decision Makingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Su et al applied AHP to evaluate five fly ash management alternatives in Taipei City, Taiwan, while considering the environmental, economic, social, management, and technological aspects [64]. Su et al also applied the TOPSIS method to evaluate four waste reduction policies in Taoyuan County, Taiwan, while considering environmental, administrative, economic, and social aspects [65].…”
Section: Multiple-criteria Decision Makingmentioning
confidence: 99%