A simplified framework for assessing waste prevention and minimisation in developing countries within the context of CE, SDGs and ESG principles.

ABSTRACT: Waste minimisation and prevention are crucial for the circular economy (CE), sustainable development goals (SDGs) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, focusing on waste elimination and resource efficiency. However, there are significant gaps in implementing effective waste minimisation strategies, mainly due to the lack of standardised waste prevention terminologies and indicators. This article introduces a novel simplified and comprehensive framework for assessing waste prevention and minimisation measures tailored to developing countries. The primary contribution of this study lies in proposing relevant indicators aligned with the SDGs, ESG standards, and CE principles, while addressing data scarcity through proxy indicators to enable effective assessment in resourc

SUBMITTER: Maalouf A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12476478 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature