Waste recycling policies and Covid-19 pandemic in an E-DSGE model.

ABSTRACT: Among the environmental problems of the 21st century, waste production and management are particularly pressing. Despite policy efforts, waste volumes are still increasing worldwide and landfilling remains the main disposal option in several parts of the world. Together with the huge environmental impacts of the large amounts of waste landfilled, it would be possible to save enormous amounts of resources improving reuse and recycle options. The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak has been significant also in the waste cycle, leading to an increase in the amount of non-recyclable consumption in response to sanitary needs, as well as to new consumption practices. On the basis of these considerations this paper aims at analysing: (i) the short run impact on output, consumption and health of appro

SUBMITTER: Argentiero A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8743452 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature