On the Economics of Recycling

Takashi Gunjima

(Professor of Doshisha University)

Abstract

To discuss the economics of Recycling, first of all, we classify the forms of Recycling-market recycling, public recycling, and ecological recycling. Market recycling only pays attention to resource supply option. Public recycling pays attention to alternative to disposal. We need the integrated view of both to promote the sustainability of recycling.

Key words: market recycling, public recycling, ecological recycling