Assessing the effectiveness of waste minimization methods in solid waste reduction at the source by manufacturing firms in Malaysia

Mallak, Shadi Kafi and Ishak, Mohd Bakri and Mohamad Kasim, Mohamad Roslan and Abu Samah, Mohd Armi (2015) Assessing the effectiveness of waste minimization methods in solid waste reduction at the source by manufacturing firms in Malaysia. Polish Journal Environmental Studies , 24 (5). pp. 2063-2071. ISSN 1230-1485

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Abstract

Manufacturing industries in Malaysia play a fundamental role in economic growth and enhancing the populations standard of living.However, a huge quantity of industrial wastes is generated daily, exacerbating landfill disposal issues. Waste minimization as the most sustainable approach of waste handling contributes to a significant reduction of waste. In Malaysia, practicing waste minimization by manufacturing firms is not very common. Thus, this study attempted to determine the most commonly practiced methods of minimization by manufacturing firms in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	7301/45537
Uncontrolled Keywords:	solid waste generation, waste minimization, manufacturing firms, minimization methods effectiveness
Subjects:	T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD785 Municipal refuse. Solid waste
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Armi Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	06 Nov 2015 03:06
Last Modified:	26 Feb 2018 19:08
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/45537

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