Washington, DC: World Bank eBooks· 2018
What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050
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Short summary
Global solid waste generation is projected to increase by 70% from 2.01 billion tons annually today to 3.40 billion tons by 2050.
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Key points
- Global waste generation is expected to reach 3.40 billion tons per year by 2050.
- This represents a 70% increase from the current 2.01 billion tons annually.
- The report includes data on waste management costs, revenues, tariffs, and regulations.
- It also covers information on special wastes and the informal sector.
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Abstract
By 2050, the world is expected to generate 3.40 billion tons of waste annually, increasing drastically from today's 2.01 billion tons. What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050 aggregates extensive solid waste data at the national and urban levels. It estimates and projects waste generation to 2030 and 2050. Beyond the core data metrics from waste generation to disposal, the report provides information on waste management costs, revenues, and tariffs; special wastes; regulations; public communication; administrative and operational models; and the informal sector.
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Field: Geography, Planning and Development
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