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Published in: Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management 3/2015

01-07-2015 | NOTE

Assessment of the sustainability level of community waste recycling program in Malaysia

Authors: Kian-Ghee Tiew, Noor Ezlin Ahmad Basri, Kohei Watanabe, Mohammed F. M. Abushammala, Mohd. Takiyuddin Bin Ibrahim

Published in: Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management | Issue 3/2015

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Abstract

A sustainable municipal waste recycling program is important to successfully increase the recycling rate in Malaysia. This paper evaluates and assesses the sustainability level of the recycling activities by Surau Al-Husna in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Five criteria were selected in the evaluation process. These criteria were divided into the continuous publicity of recycling programs, operation cost, participation rate/recyclables collection rate, dissemination of information regarding recycling and the enthusiasm level regarding environmental concerns. The results showed that Surau had a proper management system. However, several suggestions and recommendations were provided to improve the current recycling program. In conclusion, the Surau Al-Husna maintains sustainable recycling practices and is a good role model for sustainable recycling programs at the nationwide scale in Malaysia.

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Metadata
Title
Assessment of the sustainability level of community waste recycling program in Malaysia
Authors
Kian-Ghee Tiew
Noor Ezlin Ahmad Basri
Kohei Watanabe
Mohammed F. M. Abushammala
Mohd. Takiyuddin Bin Ibrahim
Publication date
01-07-2015
Publisher
Springer Japan
Published in
Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 1438-4957
Electronic ISSN: 1611-8227
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-014-0273-7

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