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Bridging Local Governments and Residents for Household Waste Source Separation Using a Business-Driven, Multi-Stakeholder Cooperative Partnership Model—A Case Study of HUGE Recycling in Yuhang, Hangzhou, China

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  • Qiannan Zhuo

    (Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University, 5322 Endo, Fujisawa 252-0882, Japan)

  • Chen Liu

    (Sustainable Consumption and Production Area, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, 2108-11 Kamiyamaguchi, Hayama 240-0115, Japan)

  • Beiqi Wang

    (School of Public Affairs, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University (ZJU), 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China)

  • Wanglin Yan

    (Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University, 5322 Endo, Fujisawa 252-0882, Japan)

Abstract

Rapid economic development has led to an overwhelming surge in waste generation, demanding urgent and comprehensive waste management solutions, particularly in developing countries. Source separation is a critical and indispensable step in integrated waste management and is featured as a government-led pattern in general. However, its implementation challenges persist in many cities because of complex waste systems and a lack of multi-stakeholder partnerships. Since there is a paucity of empirical research focusing specifically on the recycling business, this study presents a case study of HUGE Recycling, operating in Yuhang District, Hangzhou, China, to explore the effectiveness of a business-driven, multi-stakeholder partnership model in promoting source separation. The paper reveals that the recycling business plays a significant role in bridging the gap between local governments, residents, and the recycling industry and identifies some key factors in the business-driven, multi-stakeholder cooperative partnership model, fulfilling the requirements of multi-stakeholders. This case fosters collaboration between local governments, residents, and the recycling industry, encouraging active participation and alleviating the government’s burden. The findings highlight the potential applicability of the HUGE Recycling Model to waste management in resource-constrained developing countries for better resource management.

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  • Qiannan Zhuo & Chen Liu & Beiqi Wang & Wanglin Yan, 2023. "Bridging Local Governments and Residents for Household Waste Source Separation Using a Business-Driven, Multi-Stakeholder Cooperative Partnership Model—A Case Study of HUGE Recycling in Yuhang, Hangzh," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(15), pages 1-18, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:15:p:11727-:d:1206040
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