Evaluation of the development of agro-recycling economy in Hebei Province using integrated index system

Given the essence of agro-recycling economy,this paper established an integrated index system for evaluating the development level of agro-recycling economy,where 18 exercisable indexes were grouped into four classification(development of economy and society,resource reduction input,resource recycling and reuse,and resource and environment safety).Using Hebei Province as a case study,the development of agro-recycling economy was analyzed for the period 1991 ~ 2005.The results indicate a comprehensive improvement in agro-recycling economy in Hebei Province,mainly facilitated by agricultural output promotion.However,agricultural input level is the biggest obstacle for the development of agro-recycling economy in Hebei Province.The level of agricultural resource recycling and reuse is lagging compared with agricultural resource and environmental safety.