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CHALLENGES OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN LATVIA IN THE CONTEXT OF THE EU LONG-TERM STRATEGY
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The circular economy is targeted to increase the efficiency of resource use through prevention of waste and pollution; preservation of products and materials in circulation as long as possible and maintenance of natural capital. Therefore, the research authors aim to study the management of household waste and resources in Latvia in the context of other EU Member States in order to achieve circular economy targets. The study employs the monographic method, statistical data analysis and the correlation analysis to calculate the relation between the economic development and the amount of household waste in Latvia. The authors conclude that the amount of household waste in Latvia is increasing along with the economic development. The disposal of waste in landfills and the insufficient level of household waste recycling generate the largest problems. Better results are achieved in the recycling of paper, cardboard and glass packaging, while the recycling of plastic is not sufficient and there is a risk of not reaching the goals set by the EU. The proportion of reused materials is significantly lower than the EU average and, hence, the efficiency of resource use is twice as low. A significant improvement of the situation in Latvia requires a set of several measures. Along with economic instruments, an increasing attention should be paid to public education, which also includes raising the awareness of producers and packers about more environmentally friendly materials and new opportunities for reducing packaging.
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