Original article General Economics and Teaching

АNIMAL AND VEGETAL WASTE GENERATED BY EU MEMBER STATES IN THE PERIOD 2016 – 2020

Ani Dimitrova - PhD, is Chief Assistant Professor at the Department "Regional and Sector Economics", Economic Research Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. ORCID 0000-0002-6989-567X
Atanas Pavlov - Economic Research Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences ORCID 0009-0003-7702-1352
Received: 24 Jul 2024
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Book 2/2024
JEL Q53 O13 O3 Q16
DOI https://doi.org/10.56497/etj2469205

Abstract

Waste generation poses a significant challenge in today’s world, prompting ongoing efforts to find effective solutions. While different countries have made varying progress in addressing this issue, environmental protection and the enhancement of food product quality remain key drivers. Notably, the agricultural sector enjoys an advantage: a relatively small proportion of its waste is hazardous. In fact, most of the waste generated is both safe and recyclable. Proper management of processing procedures is crucial to unlock its potential for widespread utilization across diverse economic activities and in various forms. This study aims to track the trends and compare agricultural waste generation in Bulgaria with that of the other EU Member States. It spans the years 2016, 2018, and 2020, analysing waste data by type for each year. Using available Eurostat data, the authors have made their own calculations. The findings underscore the importance of addressing waste management promptly, emphasizing the need to limit and minimize waste generation within the European Union during the specified period.

How to cite this article

Dimitrova, A., Pavlov, A. (2024). Animal and Vegetal Waste Generated by EU Member States in the Period 2016–2020. Economic Thought Journal, 69 (2), 241-256. https://doi.org/10.56497/etj2469205

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