Extended Data Fig. 5: Temporal progression of MSW management reinforcement levels in different income brackets across future patterns.
From: Expediting co-benefits of tailored municipal solid waste management strategies globally
This figure displays the temporal progression of MSW management reinforcement levels among different income brackets (LIC, LMC, UMC, HIC-US/EU/JPN) under three distinct future development scenarios: Full Potential Scenario (FPS), Realistic Potential Scenario (RPS), and Slacking Potential Scenario (SPS). The reinforcement levels range from 0 (no reinforcement) to V (highest reinforcement). The arrows in the figure represent the progression of reinforced management. By advancing through levels I to V, a country in the PMM can transition to an FPS state. The reinforcement process follows a stepwise, realistic pathway, with level III to level V being the most challenging. For more detailed information on the classification of country groups and the specific reinforcement pathways, refer to the SI.
