The Impact of Investment Efficiency in the Digital Economy on Urban Waste Reduction: Evidence from China

Hui Feng, Yirong Li, Renyan Mu and Lei Wu ()
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Hui Feng: School of Management, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Yirong Li: Wenlan School of Business, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan 430073, China
Renyan Mu: School of Management, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Lei Wu: School of Public Finance and Taxation, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan 430073, China

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 24, 1-15

Abstract: This study aims to explore the relationship between the development of the digital economy and urban waste management practices, with a specific focus on their impact on landfill and incineration disposal methods. The research objective is to enhance our understanding of interdependencies in these domains and offer insights for the formulation of more efficient waste management strategies. Through empirical analysis, the study shows a significant influence of the digital economy on urban waste disposal volumes. Moreover, the provided results show a negative impact of the efficiency of digital infrastructure investment on urban waste disposal volumes. These findings suggest that enhancing the efficiency of investment in digital infrastructure could alleviate the strain on waste disposal strategies, thus helping to reduce environmental pollution. The findings of this study provide valuable insights and suggest directions for future research in pursuit of sustainable waste management practices in the evolving context of the digital economy.

Keywords: digital economy; waste management; DEA; investment efficiency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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