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

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作者：
Kian-Ghee Tiew
Noor Ezlin Ahmad Basri
Kohei Watanabe
Mohammed F. M. Abushammala
Mohd. Takiyuddin Bin Ibrahim
机构：
[1] Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
[2] Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI)
[3] Teikyo University,Department of Civil Engineering
[4] Middle East College,Pusat Pemikiran dan Kefahaman Islam (CITU)
[5] Knowledge Oasis Muscat,undefined
[6] Universiti Teknologi MARA,undefined
来源：
Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management | 2015年 / 17卷
关键词：
Sustainability; Waste recycling; Surau; Recycling program;
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摘要：
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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页码：598 / 605
页数：7
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