Evolution and characteristics of China’s policies on non-hazardous industrial solid waste management: Analysis based on policy texts
[Objective] In the context of China’s “dual-carbon” goals and the ecological civilization development, the management of non-hazardous industrial solid waste (NHIW) in China faces new opportunities and challenges. This study aims to systematically review China’s policy texts on NHIW management from...
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Science Press, PR China
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Ziyuan Kexue |
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| Online Access: | https://www.resci.cn/fileup/1007-7588/PDF/1750127108819-1760857560.pdf |
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| Summary: | [Objective] In the context of China’s “dual-carbon” goals and the ecological civilization development, the management of non-hazardous industrial solid waste (NHIW) in China faces new opportunities and challenges. This study aims to systematically review China’s policy texts on NHIW management from 2001 to 2024 and identify their evolutionary stages and main characteristics, thereby providing references for improving policies on comprehensive industrial resource utilization and enhancing environmental governance efficiency. [Methods] A total of 303 policy documents on NHIW management issued by central government from 2001 to 2024 were selected as the research samples. Through quantitative text analysis methods such as word frequency analysis and keyword co-occurrence analysis, combined with punctuated equilibrium theory, this study systematically investigated the evolutionary characteristics of policy objectives, number of policies, keywords, and issuing entities. [Results] (1) China’s policies on NHIW management from 2001 to 2024 could be divided into four stages: initial prevention-oriented and system-building efforts, steady advancement toward circular economy and ecological civilization, strengthened regulation and policy innovation, and a transition toward green, low-carbon, and high-quality development. (2) Across these stages, policy objectives were dynamically adjusted, governance tools were diversified, inter-entity collaboration was strengthened, and policy themes shifted from simple pollution control to comprehensive resource utilization and green development. [Conclusion] China’s policies on NHIW management have undergone a significant evolution from end-of-pipe pollution control to source prevention, and from fragmented management to systemic governance. Future efforts should focus on refined management, multi-department coordination, and innovation-driven strategies to better address resource and environmental pressures and carbon reduction demands, thus facilitating the realization of a Beautiful China and the sustainable development goals. |
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| ISSN: | 1007-7588 |