Examination of the economic impact of the legal framework and policies addressing waste management and the transition to a circular economy in Dublin

Limas Perez, Jose Luis (2024) Examination of the economic impact of the legal framework and policies addressing waste management and the transition to a circular economy in Dublin. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

This research aims to explore the implications of limited population participation on sustainability, waste management, and the circular economy. Through this study, it became evident that the lack of accurate information about social programs and initiatives can significantly influence outcomes.

To advance sustainability goals, key strategies include enhancing eco-efficiency, which involves optimizing resource use and minimizing waste generation. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on closing material and waste loops, thereby eliminating waste and promoting resource conservation.

Adopting circular economy principles requires consumers to embrace a mindset focused on durability, longevity, and resource efficiency, rather than simply prioritizing convenience or immediate gratification.

In fact, there is not study pointing, studying and analysing the participation of the Individuals in social programs, or private corporations incentive programs. The paradigms that this individual, Such a residents, tourist, are daily facing and how accurate they find this programs on transition to a circular economy in Dublin.

As result it can be assumed that the information spread of the policies regarding sustainability and transition to circular economy, might affect on the correct implementation of it, and also if the experience and ideas of the individuals is not take in consideration the objectives and goal will be still complicated to achieve.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email -, - UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain > Ireland > Dublin H Social Sciences > Economics
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Science in International Business
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	07 Jun 2025 10:31
Last Modified:	07 Jun 2025 10:31
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7798

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