Depositing waste in ‘certain place’ at ‘certain time’: Does this policy improve recycling performance?

Bian, Shaoqing; Xue, Yunshu; Li, Changjun; Wu, Wenhao; Ma, Zongliang; Okoro, Joseph O.; Harder, Marie K.

doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105935

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“…Xiao et al (2020) demonstrated that economic and demographic policy had a powerful impact on future waste management by simulation. Moreover, some scholars have explored the HSW classification and management from the viewpoint of citizen behaviour and influential factors (Peng et al, 2021; Ye et al, 2020) and the effect of a ‘certain time and place’ policy (Bian et al, 2022). However, the effectiveness of these interventions and the determining factors for changes to public sorting behaviour in China remains to be demonstrated.…”

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Evaluation of the household solid waste mandatory sorting policy in Shanghai: A 1-year public opinion survey

Liu

Zou²,

Tai³

et al. 2023

Waste Manag Res

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Sustainable management of household solid waste (HSW) is an essential step in realizing the development of a circular economy (CE). However, for many developing countries, HSW sorting is evolving incrementally, and focusing on the intervention role of policy and the sorting behaviour of residents can help achieve sustainable waste management. This study aims to investigate the main determinants of residents’ HSW sorting behaviour and how policy particularly contributes to it. Drawing upon the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and incorporating experiences, a conceptual framework is tested on a sample of Chinese residents in Shanghai ( n = 560, from November to December 2020) using structural equation modelling analysis. The empirical results show that experience and behavioural intention greatly influence HSW sorting behaviour. Moreover, the positive attitude of residents promotes the success of HSW sorting. Subjective norms and perceived behaviour control indirectly affect behavioural intention and behaviour via attitude. The findings of this study provide policymakers with critical factors for the successful implementation of HSW sorting. We also propose policy implications to maintain and improve sorting efficiency from the perspective of residents (education, communication and publicity), neighbourhood committees (degree and efficiency of supervision) and property management companies (good infrastructure, services and processes).

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of the household solid waste mandatory sorting policy in Shanghai: A 1-year public opinion survey

Liu

Zou²,

Tai³

et al. 2023

Waste Manag Res

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“…WSMP exerts great impact on residents’ emotional states. The investigation by [ 39 ] showed that most interviewed residents in Shanghai initially felt inconvenienced when they were asked to deposit waste in certain places at certain times, but they felt comfortable and happy after practicing this rule for half a year. Ref.…”

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Quantitative Evaluation of Waste Separation Management Policies in the Yangtze River Delta Based on the PMC Index Model

Liu

2022

IJERPH

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Numerous policies have been formulated and implemented to strengthen waste separation management activities in many countries. Waste separation management policies (WSMPs) must be evaluated as the precondition for reducing deviations from policy implementation and improving waste separation performance. Based on text mining technology and the construction of a policy modeling consistency (PMC) index model, we conducted a quantitative evaluation of 22 WSMPs issued by central governmental departments and provinces in the Yangtze River Delta, China from 2013 to 2021 and analyzed their optimization paths. The results suggest that the PMC index of the selected WSMPs has an upward trend. The average PMC index of 22 WSMPs was 6.906, indicating good quality in the policy texts. The PMC index identified seven, nine, five, and one of the policies as being perfect, excellent, good, and acceptable, respectively. The characteristics of WSMPs were further illustrated through PMC surface charts. Based on this, optimization paths for WSMPs with lower PMC indexes are proposed, which indicate that existing WSMPs have great potential for optimization in terms of harsher constraint regulations, context-appropriate incentives, and cultivation of market participants. Finally, this study provides a beneficial reference for similar cities or countries to improve their performance in the management of waste separation and environmental protection.

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“…There were recycle bins at Taman Jati, whereas there are no recycle bins located at Taman Pelangi. This issue might be one of the hindrances for residents at Taman Pelangi to recycle their recyclable waste similar to [11,12].…”

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Study of Household Waste Management and Recycling Awareness Between Residential Areas in Kuala Nerang, Kedah, Malaysia

Halim

Najib

Abideen

et al. 2022

Ind. Domest. Waste Manag.

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This paper presents a study on household waste management and recycling awareness. Residential areas are the major sources of solid waste as that is where people live. The waste that is usually disposed of from residential areas includes food waste, plastic waste, paper, glass, tin, and others. The increasing trend in waste generated from homes has become a major concern. This study aimed to assess household waste management and recycling awareness in two residential areas located in Padang Terap District, Kuala Nerang, Kedah, Malaysia. Recently, Padang Terap district showed an increase in waste generated compared to another district, Kedah. An open-ended questionnaire was distributed to approximately 32 respondents, and an interview was conducted to study household waste management and recycling awareness in two residential areas—Taman Jati and Taman Pelangi. The research shows that household waste management to segregate the waste remains a problem, despite most respondents being aware of this issue through different media. Furthermore, the lack of household waste management and recycling programs and facilities by the local authorities caused residents to be reluctant to practice these activities.

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Depositing waste in ‘certain place’ at ‘certain time’: Does this policy improve recycling performance?

Cited by 12 publications

References 38 publications

Evaluation of the household solid waste mandatory sorting policy in Shanghai: A 1-year public opinion survey

Evaluation of the household solid waste mandatory sorting policy in Shanghai: A 1-year public opinion survey

Quantitative Evaluation of Waste Separation Management Policies in the Yangtze River Delta Based on the PMC Index Model

Study of Household Waste Management and Recycling Awareness Between Residential Areas in Kuala Nerang, Kedah, Malaysia

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