Environmental input-output model and its analysis on solid waste management sector. Part I: Model research

An environmental input-output model was introduced to the regional solid waste management sectors, which can reflect the direct and indirect effects of regional solid waste generation and the specific relationships to the development of a regional economy. The results indicated that useful information may be gained from the solution of the input-output model, therefore the model provides a useful tool for the sustainable development planning that considers solid-waste management services sector.