Paper Title
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND WASTE GENERATION IN THE CONTEXT OF RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION: ANALYSIS OF KAZAKHSTANI CASE

Abstract
Abstract - Economic development has always been associated with a rise in waste generation. However, responsible production principles suggest the opposite. The need to separate economic growth from waste generation gave rise to the concept of decoupling. The concept is highly relevant for achieving sustainable economic growth while creating positive environmental impacts. This article aims to analyze the current decoupling state of the kazakhstani economy from waste generation. The research was conducted in two stages: (1) statistical analysis of the decoupling in Kazakhstan from waste generation; (2) a regression model for evaluating dependence of economic growth in Kazakhstan on the waste generation. The data was collected for the period from 2016 to 2021. The results show that economic growth in Kazakhstan is accompanied by an increase in waste generation.These findings can be used to define the current decoupling state and trends in Kazakhstan to monitor the effectiveness of the application of responsible production principles and the achievement of sustainable development goals. Keywords - Decoupling, Waste Generation, Responsible Production, Economic Growth, Sustainable Development.