Circular Economy and Solid Waste

The transition to a circular economy is crucial for addressing the challenges posed by solid waste to sustainable development and mitigating the impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

This paper examines the relationship between material flows and solid waste generation, highlighting the drivers and sources of waste. It shows how circular economy practices can support government efforts in managing solid waste and promote sustainable development.

It also explores various strategies and policy instruments that can be adopted, particularly in the early stages of product lifecycles, to reduce the amount of solid waste requiring treatment and disposal.