DETERMINING FACTORS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN JAPAN
DETERMINING FACTORS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN JAPAN

Summary/Abstract: The volume of waste produced is a major concern for Japan and has heightened the interest in waste management and recycling. This paper examines the factors that impact the municipal solid waste per capita and the recycle rate, applying panel data from 2001 to 2014 for each prefecture in Japan. The results first find that regions with a higher share of female population have a lower municipal solid waste per capita and a higher recycle rate, both at significant levels. The second finding is that a higher share of senior citizens population also has a significantly lower municipal solid waste per capita. On the other hand, the results show that higher gross domestic product and higher rate of educational attainment results in greater municipal solid waste per capita and lower recycle rate at a significant level. Results indicated that regions with robust financial indicators have significantly higher recycle rates.

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