OPTIMIZATION OF INVESTMENT SUPPORT FOR THE WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ENERGY

Investing in waste management is a clear example of the concept «for one man's garbage is another man's treasure». Many investors value the reliability of revenue generation from waste management, especially in the post-pandemic context. Waste management is considered a crucial business segment. In this case, in 2020, the global waste market was worth $1.6 trillion. These figures are expected to reach $2.5 trillion by 2030. Experts estimate that by 2050, the amount of global waste will have increased to 3.74 billion tons. This waste commonly accumulates in high-income countries, which produce around 34% of the world's waste. In the growing waste management crisis context, the importance of this issue goes beyond just collecting and disposing of waste. Effective waste management is increasingly becoming a pivotal element in safeguarding the planet's health. Innovations in waste management are implemented at the current stage and play a critical role in supporting sustainable materials management and reducing the impact of climate change. Waste management encompasses a range of strategies and processes aimed at reducing its volume. The same as in any business, seasonal fluctuations affect waste management. For instance, the quantity of construction-related waste decreases in winter as construction slows and increases in the warmer months when construction activity increases. The need for garbage collection also increases after storms. Investors analyzing funds that incorporate waste management can recognize and anticipate patterns related to these events. Converting waste to electricity and heat is a method by which municipal waste management systems have contributed to reducing the use of coal fuels and mitigating the impact of landfill gas. Methane collected at landfills can be used as a fuel source, helping to reduce the negative influence of emissions from landfills and providing an additional energy resource. Waste management revenues typically remain resilient even during economic downturns. The pandemic has caused losses to numerous enterprises, but compared to airlines, cruise lines, and restaurants, large waste management companies have experienced less impact. It can be explained by the fact that larger companies can develop several sources of income. For example, the demand for waste from industry and business may have decreased during the pandemic, but the amount of household waste has exponentially increased. It is worth noting that technologies for energy production from waste have emerged as an alternative solution for solid waste treatment. Waste-to-energy systems provide significant environmental and economic benefits by converting waste into affordable energy, which is a major part of an integrated solid waste management strategy.