Key Determinants of Municipal Waste Sorting in Slovakia

Michal Stričík,Monika Čonková

doi:10.3390/su132413723

Michal Stričík, Monika Čonková

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https://doi.org/10.3390/su132413723

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Journal: Sustainability	Publication Date: Dec 13, 2021
Citations: 1	License type: CC BY 4.0

Affiliation: University of Economics in Bratislava

Abstract

The Slovak Republic does not meet the targets of the waste economy in the long run. In order to meet these objectives, it is necessary to make changes to the current system of municipal waste management. Building on an empirical analysis, this paper focuses on the evaluation of the production of municipal waste and the factors that influence the level of municipal waste sorting as a prerequisite for the maximal re-use, recovery, or recycling of municipal waste. The type of fee for municipal waste was confirmed as the most significant factor for the higher rate of municipal waste sorting, and pertinent recommendations were suggested according to the needs of Slovak municipalities.

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The highest priority of the sophisticated waste economy is to prevent waste generation [1]
The circular economy does not arise as an isolated European project because, in particular, Asian countries have applied this concept for several years
Several focused questions related to the examined characteristics forming the so-called manifest variables can more reliably characterize the respondent, concerning the examined feature, than only his own answer could

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Introduction

The highest priority of the sophisticated waste economy is to prevent waste generation [1]. The basic goal of the waste management hierarchy is to minimize the adverse effects on the environment and increase, as well as optimize, the efficiency of waste management resources [2,3]. The circular economy (CE) considers waste as a usable resource. The circular economy does not arise as an isolated European project because, in particular, Asian countries have applied this concept for several years. The importance of these changes recognizes North America and some South American countries. Adoption of a circuit concept in most countries, or optimally worldwide, is a basic condition for the success of its application [5]

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