Assessing the ecological and economic sustainability of the municipal solid waste management system using the decoupling method: The Moscow Oblast case study
Elena V. SAVENKOVAPeoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University), Moscow, Russian Federation savenkova-ev@rudn.ru ORCID id: not available
Viktoriya A. KUZNETSOVAPeoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University), Moscow, Russian Federation 1132236693@rudn.ru ORCID id: not available
Subject. This article analyzes the resource efficiency and impact of economic activities on the environment. Objectives. The article aims to analyze the trends in the development of municipal solid waste management systems and the relationship between macroeconomic indicators and the indicators characterizing the environmental situation. Methods. For the study, we used mathematical research methods. Results. The article compares the municipal solid waste management systems operating in Moscow and the Moscow Oblast. The article states that the decoupling index can be used to assess the resource efficiency and the impact of economic sectors on the environment. Conclusions. The Moscow Oblast has a sustainable municipal solid waste management system, in general.
Keywords: management system, solid municipal waste, waste recycling, waste disposal, decoupling index
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