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How to Improve Garbage Classification in Chinese Universities - Based on the Smith Model
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Abstract
In 2017, the Chinese State Council issued the “Implementation Plan for Domestic Waste Classification System,” mandating waste classification in 46 pilot areas. This led to further development of garbage classification management in Chinese universities. However, most research on garbage classification management in universities has focused solely on education. Using the Smith model for analysis from a public policy perspective, this study identifies four problems with garbage classification management in Chinese universities at all levels: (1) idealistic policies require a long period of practice and a perfect system to be implemented in universities, (2) the old system of implementing agencies hinders the implementation of new policies, (3) the government and universities do not prioritize follow-up policy implementation environments, and (4) there are significant differences in the recognition of the target group. This study proposes three suggestions for the government, society, and schools to address these problems. The government should increase research and development of related public infrastructure, society should unite various social actors to jointly shape a good environment for garbage classification, and schools should guide students to take collective responsibility for garbage classification. Thus, this study proposes a new perspective for the research on garbage classification management in Chinese universities from the perspective of garbage classification policy.
Keywords
Chinese public policy, garbage classification, policy implementation, Smith model, universities
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Shen,Y. (2023). How to Improve Garbage Classification in Chinese Universities - Based on the Smith Model. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,13,282-288.
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