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Global waste to reach 3.40 billion tons annually by 2050.

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
What a Waste 2.0
Silpa Kaza, Lisa Yao, Perinaz Bhada‐Tata, Frank Van Woerden

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The article "What a Waste 2.0" predicts that by 2050, the world will produce 3.40 billion tons of waste each year, a significant increase from the current 2.01 billion tons. The study gathers data on waste management globally and in cities, projecting waste generation up to 2050. In addition to basic waste data, the report covers costs, revenues, regulations, and more.