Investigating Waste Management Efficiencies and Dynamics of the EU Region

Abstract

Waste management is one of the vital objectives for the EU since it has a substantial effect on the environment. European Commission expects annual waste creation on Earth to increase by 70% by 2050. European Commission also estimates that efficient waste management might boost the EU economy's gross domestic product (GDP) by 0.5% by 2030. Hence, it is essential to conduct research including both efficiency and influencing factors analysis for effective waste management. First, we employ both slack-based measure (SBM) and super-SBM data envelopment analysis approaches to investigate the waste management efficiency of the EU region and distinguish between efficient countries. The countries with small areas such as Luxembourg and Ireland have demonstrated super efficiency. Second, we maintain our empirical research with ordinary least square analysis to explore the determinants of waste management. We also conclude that population density, GDP per capita, and tourism rise the amount of waste generated in the EU region.

Citation

Gökgöz, F. and Yalçın, E. (2023), "Investigating Waste Management Efficiencies and Dynamics of the EU Region", Ting, D.S.-K. and Stagner, J.A. (Ed.) Pragmatic Engineering and Lifestyle, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 91-111. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80262-997-220231005