Aripin, Norhani and Amran, Noor Afza and Ishak, Rokiah (2022) Sustainable Solid Waste Management towards Urban and Community Sustainability: The Case of E-Idaman. In: UUM International Qualitative Research Conference (QRC), 28 - 30 November 2022, Virtual Conference.

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Abstract

This study aims to explore the sustainable solid waste management initiatives implemented in Kedah and Perlis, Malaysia. Sustainable solid waste management study may assist the government specifically the local authorizes of Local Government to find alternative treatment method of municipal solid waste management and also monitoring the cleanliness of the Malaysian environment. This study specifically explores how the Environment Idaman Sdn. Bhd. (E-Idaman) managed the solid waste, with aims to minimize their cost on waste management and also increase its additional income through implementation various initiatives including 4R’s (reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery) strategies. It is hoped that the findings from this study will provide insights to government local authorities in dealing with waste management. It also may guide waste management disposal company to practice a holistic waste management with cost effective, using efficient technology and contribute to environmentally friendly.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	eISSN 3009-111X
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Solid waste management, sustainability, municipal solid waste
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GF Human ecology. Anthropogeography
Divisions:	Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy (TISSA)
Depositing User:	Mrs Nurin Jazlina Hamid
Date Deposited:	15 Nov 2023 10:34
Last Modified:	15 Nov 2023 10:44
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/29941

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