Carbon footprint and its cross-province transfer of plastic waste management system in China.

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the carbon footprint associated with plastic waste management and its interprovincial transfer in China.
• Assess carbon emissions from plastic waste management systems across various provinces.
• Analyze the transfer mechanisms of plastic waste between provinces.
• Provide policy recommendations based on technological and regional findings.
• Identified significant regional differences in carbon footprint related to plastic waste management.
• Recommended policies for reducing carbon emissions and improving waste management efficiency.