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An Ineffective Industry Between the United States and China: Transnational Transfer of Plastic Waste

Authors
Yuxin Li1, *, Rui Sun2, Hao Yue3
1School of Economics, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100089, China
2School of Business, Shandong University, Weihai, 264209, China
3Ohio State University, Columbus, 43210, USA
*Corresponding author. Email: yuxinli@ruc.edu.cn
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Yuxin Li
Available Online 27 December 2022.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-052-7_108How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Waste Transfer; China; United States; Plastic
Abstract

The waste transfer is a long-standing trade between countries, especially from developed countries to developing countries. It has been facing the debate on economic benefits and environmental costs for many years. This research paper focuses on the market of waste transferring within the United States and China. The paper selects key indicators in the transfer process for benefit and cost estimation. The benefits and costs are calculated from a global perspective, including the benefits of waste export in the United States, the benefits of waste disposal in China, and the cost of China’s environment and labor. It indicates that this trade is not effective mainly due to the high cost of environmental governance in China. The suggestions of actions are concluded in this research. Boycotting and establishing stricter policies and constructing more integrated waste protocols is a legitimate resolution.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2022 International Conference on Economics, Smart Finance and Contemporary Trade (ESFCT 2022)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
27 December 2022
ISBN
10.2991/978-94-6463-052-7_108
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2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-052-7_108How to use a DOI?
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© 2022 The Author(s)
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