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Examining the Temporal and Spatial Models of China’s Circular Economy Based upon Detailed Data of E-Plastic Recycling

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  • Yu Qi

    (College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
    Research Center for Resource, Energy and Environmental Policy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China)

  • Ruying Gong

    (Department of Horticulture, Beijing Vocational College of Agriculture, Beijing 102442, China)

  • Xianlai Zeng

    (State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China)

  • Junfeng Wang

    (College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
    Research Center for Resource, Energy and Environmental Policy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China)

Abstract

Examining the circular economy model is crucial to enable the scaling up of industry and anthropogenic circularity practice. Electrical and electronic waste plastic (e-plastic) has become the focus of urban mining and circular economy due to its rapid growth, valuable resource and potential risks. This article focuses on the recycling companies’ experience in China from 2012 to 2017. The average recycling rate was 33.3% and the recycling amount in 2017 was 558 kt. A two-dimensional coupling model of economic development and renewable resources is firstly constructed. Eventually, four typical resource-based regional models are summarized, namely for demonstration regional model, commissioned regional model, traditional model and potential regional model. It also puts forward differentiated suggestions in terms of maintaining demonstration, strengthening policies, promoting transformation, and tapping potential. At the same time, it is recommended to explore the construction of large-region resource-based recycling centers and big data centers in resource-based demonstration areas.

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  • Yu Qi & Ruying Gong & Xianlai Zeng & Junfeng Wang, 2022. "Examining the Temporal and Spatial Models of China’s Circular Economy Based upon Detailed Data of E-Plastic Recycling," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-10, February.
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