This book represents a pioneering contribution to the study of municipal solid waste and the policies that can mitigate its negative impact on both the environment and the economy. It is structured around a comprehensive exploration of municipal waste with focus on food waste and plastic waste in China and the United States, the two largest economies and the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. By drawing a comparative analysis and case studies from businesses and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), this book sheds light on an often overlooked but critically important area of environmental policy. The authors offer a set of concrete policy recommendations that span regulatory frameworks, measurement systems, technological innovations, financing strategies, and market-based approaches. A hybrid governance model that combines government regulation with market incentives is advocated, creating a dynamic system in which waste is not only managed but also converted into renewable energy, benefiting both the economy and the environment. The book is well-structured and accessible to all audiences interested in environmental policy and waste management. It offers valuable insights for policymakers in governmental or professional institutions, helping them devise more effective solutions for municipal waste management.

Focuses on the environmental and health threats posed by plastic and food waste in China and US Offers a new and effective approach to addressing the environmental challenges posed by municipal waste Provides valuable insights for policymakers seeking to develop practical and effective policies

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Haifeng Huang is a distinguished academic and thought leader in sustainable development and environmental management. He currently serves as the Co-Chancellor of the China Institute for Responsible Management Education Sustainable Development at Changzhou University and is an associate member of the Club of Rome and a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in the USA 2023-2024. As Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Ecological Development Union International (EDUI), he has significantly influenced sustainable practices in China, particularly through his contributions to waste management and the green economy transition. His extensive academic career includes professorial roles at Peking University and Beijing University of Technology. His research and published works, spanning over 10 books, have shaped national policies, such as the Recycling Economy Promotion Law (2008) in China. His proposal on waste classification in 2009 earned him the Most Influential Proposal Award in Beijing. Holding a PhD from Humboldt University in Berlin, Huang’s work has received national and international recognition, marking him as a pivotal figure in promoting responsible management education and sustainable development globally. Samuel O Idowu is Professor of Accounting and Sustainability at the Guildhall School of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University, UK where he is currently the course leader for the MSc Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability and Advanced Diploma in Professional Development (ADPD) Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability. Samuel is also a Professor of CSR and Sustainability at Nanjing University of Finance & Economics, China. He is a fellow member of the Chartered Governance Institute, a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Governance Institute and a named freeman of the City of London. He is the CEO and President of the Global Corporate Governance Institute: an international network of CSR scholars. Samuel has published over one hundred articles in both professional and academic journals and contributed chapters in several edited books and is the Editor-in-Chief of three major global reference books by Springer – the Encyclopedia of Corporate Social Responsibility (ECSR), the Dictionary of Corporate Social Responsibility (DCSR) and the Encyclopedia of Sustainable Management (ESM) and he is a Series Editor for Springer’s CSR, Sustainability, Ethics and Governance books and Research Series on Responsible Enterprise Ecosystems . Samuel is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Sustainable Business and the American Journal of Economics and Business Administration. Hao Sun is the corresponding author of the book project, Waste Management for Global Sustainability, he is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at Gallaudet University's School of Civic Leadership, Business, and Social Change. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at American University's School of Public Affairs and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Langston University Center for Rehabilitation Research and Training. His professional experience includes working as a Senior Research Analyst at the Brookings Institution's Center for Technology Innovation and Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative (RPI), Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, as well as with major media outlets like China Central Television (CCTV) and Cable News Network (CNN). Holding a Ph.D. from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the State University of New York, along with master’s degrees in economics from Central Michigan University and in Political Science from Syracuse University, Dr. Sun has published academic work in leading journals such as Public Ma

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Comparative Analysis of Urban Waste Management Trends in the US and China.-Comparison of National and Urban Policies for Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Food Waste in the US and China 26..- Innovative Approaches to Reducing Plastic Pollution in the US and China.-Policy Recommendations and Areas for Potential Collaboration for US and China on plastic and food waste 98.Conclusions.