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T21-Ohio, a System Dynamics Approach to Policy Assessment for Sustainable Development: A Waste to Profit Case Study

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  • Emrah Cimren

    (Center for Resilience, The Ohio State University, 211 Baker Systems, 1971 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA)

  • Andrea Bassi

    (Millennium Institute, 2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite 750, Arlington, VA 22201, USA)

  • Joseph Fiksel

    (Center for Resilience, The Ohio State University, 211 Baker Systems, 1971 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA)

Abstract

A new system dynamics tool, T21-Ohio, was developed to support integrated and comprehensive development planning at the state level. Based on the Threshold 21 (T21) framework, T21-Ohio provides insights into the potential impacts of energy and environmental policies across a wide range of sectors, and reveals how different strategies interact with one another to achieve planned goals and objectives. This paper shows how T21-Ohio was used to model the broader social, economic and environmental impacts of “waste to profit” activities in Ohio, such as recycling, electricity generation from waste, and bio-fuel production. Three alternative scenarios were simulated to evaluate the impacts of biomass co-firing, government stimulus for solid waste recycling, and by-product synergy activities. The results of the three scenario analyses indicate significant potential for economic development and creation of jobs while reducing emissions and waste.

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  • Emrah Cimren & Andrea Bassi & Joseph Fiksel, 2010. "T21-Ohio, a System Dynamics Approach to Policy Assessment for Sustainable Development: A Waste to Profit Case Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 2(9), pages 1-19, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:2:y:2010:i:9:p:2814-2832:d:9507
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    1. Dace, Elina & Bazbauers, Gatis & Berzina, Alise & Davidsen, Pål I., 2014. "System dynamics model for analyzing effects of eco-design policy on packaging waste management system," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier, vol. 87(C), pages 175-190.
    2. Karishma Chaudhary & Prem Vrat, 2020. "Circular economy model of gold recovery from cell phones using system dynamics approach: a case study of India," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 22(1), pages 173-200, January.
    3. Parvin Berenjkar & Yu Yan Li & Qiuyan Yuan, 2021. "The application of system dynamics in different practices of a waste management system," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 23(11), pages 15695-15724, November.
    4. Małgorzata Łatuszyńska & Roma Strulak-Wójcikiewicz, 2015. "Computer simulation model as a source of information in Environmental Impact Assessment," Collegium of Economic Analysis Annals, Warsaw School of Economics, Collegium of Economic Analysis, issue 36, pages 307-318.
    5. Ahmad, Salman & Mat Tahar, Razman & Muhammad-Sukki, Firdaus & Munir, Abu Bakar & Abdul Rahim, Ruzairi, 2016. "Application of system dynamics approach in electricity sector modelling: A review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 56(C), pages 29-37.

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