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Towards a green mining future: A dynamic evolutionary game model for collaborative waste recycling
Chunxi Zhou1, Yu Xin2, Yang Han1
1School of Finance, Anhui University of Finance and Economics, Bengbu, 233030, China.
Heliyon
|October 12, 2023
Summary
Implementing effective mining waste management requires a collaborative approach. Incentivizing public participation and increasing penalties for enterprises are key to promoting proactive waste recycling and environmental stewardship.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Resource Management
- Game Theory
Background:
- Mining waste accumulation presents significant environmental pollution and resource inefficiency challenges.
- In China, inadequate and delayed waste management by mining companies exacerbates the problem.
- Effective mining waste recycling involves a complex interplay between government regulation, corporate responsibility, and public engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a tripartite evolutionary game model simulating the strategic interactions between mining enterprises, the public, and local government.
- To analyze the dynamic evolution of stakeholder strategies in mine waste management and recycling.
- To identify key parameters influencing the trajectory of mine waste recycling initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Development of a tripartite evolutionary game model.
- Utilizing system dynamics for simulation of strategy evolution.
- Analysis of parameter influence on evolutionary trajectories.
Main Results:
- Reducing subsidies and increasing supervision/penalties enhance public oversight and enterprise recycling.
- Environmental benefits from enterprise recycling boost public monitoring enthusiasm.
- Increased environmental awareness and technological advancements improve recycling profitability, fostering sustainability.
- A mature recycling industry leads to autonomous enterprise recycling and public supervision, reducing the need for strict government oversight.
Conclusions:
- A collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach is crucial for effective mine waste management.
- Policy interventions can stimulate initial participation, leading to self-sustaining recycling systems.
- Technological progress and public awareness are vital for long-term industry viability.
- The ultimate goal is an autonomous system where enterprises and the public drive sustainable recycling practices.
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