An overview of municipal solid waste management in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,China |
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Authors: | Bing Xue Yong Geng Wan-xia Ren Zi-long Zhang Wei-wei Zhang Chen-yu Lu Xing-peng Chen |
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Institution: | (1) Research Group on Circular Economy and Industrial Ecology, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 72, Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, China;(2) College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, No. 222, South Tianshui Road, Chenguan District, Lanzhou, 730000, China;(3) College of Geography and Environment Science, Northwest Normal University, No. 967, Anning East Road, Anning District, Lanzhou, 730070, China;(4) Gund Institute for Ecological Economics, The University of Vermont, 617 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05405, USA |
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Abstract: | Rapid industrialization and urbanization in developing countries have created serious problems in municipal solid waste (MSW)
management. New case studies can shed light on these problems and point the way to potential solutions for improving the overall
eco-efficiency of MSW management. This paper employs a case study approach, analyzing MSW management in Inner Mongolia. This
study encompasses all aspects of MSW management, including collection, separation, recycling, and disposal. Problems and challenges
are identified through our analysis, and recommendations are raised by considering the local realities. Our main findings
are: (1) while large cities have already established a solid foundation for MSW management, small- and medium-sized cities
deserve more attention; (2) MSW in rural areas is even worse than urban areas; (3) enforcement of MSW regulations is ineffective
and needs improvement; (4) lack of funds, R&D efforts and advanced technologies have impeded sustainable MSW management; (5)
lack of coordination and communication among different stakeholders further damages the efforts for improvement of MSW management.
Therefore, integrated efforts that combine the above concerns should be initiated so that the overall effectiveness and efficiency
of MSW management can be improved. |
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