Waste Minimization Benefits and Obstacles for Solid Industrial Wastes in Malaysia

Abstract

Abstract : Moving toward a sustainable industrial activity requires an effective waste management that is applicable and efficient for all different types of industrial wastes . Waste minimization as the most acceptable option in waste management hierarchy , has a significant contribution in minimizing the solid wastes generated by manufacturing industries . The absence of appropriate policy , lack of awareness and information , inadequate guidelines , limited time , lack of cooperation and application of old technologies such as end of pipe approaches are the common obstructive factors towards practicing efficient waste minimization by industries . The study was conducted to review and analyze the practical waste minimization methodologies and its characteristics based on the industrial activities . In addition the obstacles which hold up industries from practicing waste minimization efficiently were determined . Thus this study suggest the effective practices for improving waste minimization which suitable for manufacturing industries in Malaysia .