Role of Green Infrastructure Planning in Promoting Effective Solid Waste Management: Mediating Role of Circular Economy Practices and Moderation of Stakeholders’ Engagement

Authors

  • Muhammad Tahir PhD Scholar, Public Policy & Governance, Institute of Management Sciences, The University of Haripur, Haripur
  • Syed Habib ul Hassan Gillani PhD Scholar, Public Policy & Governance, Institute of Management Sciences, The University of Haripur, Haripur.
  • Prof. Abdul Majid* Professor / Director, Institute of Management Sciences, The University of Haripur, Haripur.
  • Mr. Javed Iqbal PhD Scholar – Public Policy & Governance, Institute of Management Sciences, The University of Haripur
  • Shahid Farooq PhD Scholar, Public Policy & Governance, Institute of Management Sciences, The University of Haripur, Haripur.

Abstract

This study investigates the interrelationships among Green Infrastructure Planning (GIP), Circular Economy Practices (CEP), and Stakeholder Engagement in promoting effective solid waste management (ESWM). As urban areas continue to face mounting challenges in managing waste due to population growth, environmental degradation, and unsustainable practices, there is a pressing need to explore integrative and sustainable solutions. This research adopts a quantitative approach to examine the direct effects of GIP and CEP on ESWM, while also assessing the mediating role of CEP and the moderating influence of stakeholder engagement. Data were collected through structured questionnaires distributed among key stakeholders, including government officials, private firms, and community representatives involved in waste management. The findings indicate that both GIP and CEP significantly contribute to improved waste management performance, with CEP acting as a partial mediator. Furthermore, stakeholder engagement was found to moderate the relationship between GIP and ESWM, highlighting the importance of inclusive decision-making and participatory governance. The study offers a novel integrated framework for sustainable urban waste management and provides evidence-based recommendations for policy and practice aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and collaborative urban planning.

Keywords: Green Infrastructure Planning; Circular Economy Practices; Stakeholder Engagement; Effective Solid Waste Management; Sustainable Urban Development; Resource Efficiency; Environmental Sustainability

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Published

2026-03-03

How to Cite

Muhammad Tahir, Syed Habib ul Hassan Gillani, Prof. Abdul Majid*, Mr. Javed Iqbal, & Shahid Farooq. (2026). Role of Green Infrastructure Planning in Promoting Effective Solid Waste Management: Mediating Role of Circular Economy Practices and Moderation of Stakeholders’ Engagement. Bulletin of Management Review, 3(1), 435–478. Retrieved from http://bulletinofmanagementreview.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/270

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Bulletin of Management Review (BMR)

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