Strengthening Waste Management Policies to Mitigate the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hidetoshi Nishimura, Michikazu Kojima, Fusanori Iwasaki, Hendro Putra Johannes and Ellen Edita
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Hidetoshi Nishimura: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
Michikazu Kojima: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
Fusanori Iwasaki: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
Hendro Putra Johannes: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)

No PB-2020-05, Working Papers from Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)

Abstract: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has raised issues with waste management. In Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, the increasing amount of medical waste during the pandemic is not in line with the availability of waste management facilities. Furthermore, the amount of plastic waste is also rising because people rely more on food delivery services. This causes a plastic waste ban roll-back in some countries. In this difficult situation, it is crucial for ASEAN countries to strengthen their waste management policies. Also, protection of all parties, including informal workers, must be considered to enforce a clean and healthy work environment.

Pages: 4 pages.
Date: 2020-07-02
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