Industrial structure upgrading, technological innovation and comprehensive utilisation of solid waste

Wei Zhang, Yaru Wang, Malin Song*, Z. Y. Shen

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Abstract

The comprehensive utilisation of solid waste is a critical tool for environmental governance. As a major driver of economic development, industrial structure upgrading and technological innovation are also conducive to environmental governance. As a result, using statistical data from 30 Chinese provinces from 2009 to 2019, this article constructed a spatial econometric model and explored the links between industrial structure upgrading, technological innovation and comprehensive utilisation of solid waste. The results showed that: Industrial structure upgrading has a ‘U’-shaped curve relationship that first inhibits and then promotes the comprehensive utilisation of solid waste. In the long run, upgrading industrial structures promotes the comprehensive utilisation of solid waste as a whole. Technological innovation has a significant moderating influence on the impact of industrial structure upgrading on the comprehensive utilisation of solid waste.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3637-3652
Number of pages16
JournalTechnology Analysis and Strategic Management
Volume36
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • China
  • comprehensive utilisation of solid waste
  • Industrial structure upgrading
  • spatial effect
  • technological innovation

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