Boosting the sustainability of the municipal solid waste management through a new pricing scheme based on the pay-as-you-differentiate model

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• Improved sustainability outcomes arise from a novel pay-as-you-differentiate pricing model, enhancing waste management.
• The analysis indicates that implementing this pricing scheme can lead to a 15% increase in recycling rates and reduce landfill use.
• Assessment using municipal solid waste data across multiple cities highlights significant economic and environmental benefits for the community.
• This model's potential for widespread adoption suggests it could revolutionize waste management practices, leading to better environmental outcomes.