Toward sustainable solid waste minimization by manufacturing firms in Malaysia: strengths and weaknesses

Mallak SK 1 , Ishak MB 2 , Mohamed AF 3 , Iranmanesh M 4

Affiliations 

  • 1 School of Science and Engineering, Malaysia University of Science and Technology, Jalan PJU 5/1, Kota Damansara, 47810, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. [email protected]
  • 2 Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 43400 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 3 Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 4 Graduate School of Business, University Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
Environ Monit Assess, 2018 Sep 06;190(10):575.
PMID: 30191321 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-018-6935-5

Abstract

Malaysia is facing an increasing trend in industrial solid waste generation due to industrial development. Thus, there is a paramount need in taking practical actions and measurements to move toward sustainable industrial waste management. The main aim of this study is to assess practicing solid waste minimization by manufacturing firms. Analysis showed that majority of firms (92%) dispose of their wastes rather than utilize other sustainable waste management options. Also, waste minimization methods such as segregation of wastes, on-site recycle and reuse, improved housekeeping, and equipment modification were found to have significant contribution to waste reduction (p 

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