2–3 Sept 2023
Bertam Resort WaterPark, Pulau Pinang
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone

A review of implementation extended producer responsibility for construction waste management in Malaysia

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20m
Bertam Resort WaterPark, Pulau Pinang

Bertam Resort WaterPark, Pulau Pinang

Manufacturing Engineering & Technologies

Speaker

Mohamed Fuad Shahariman (Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Uniciti Alam Campus, 02100, Padang Besar, Perlis, Malaysia.)

Description

Abstract: The construction industry generates wealth and advances a nation's social and economic growth. Improper waste management associated with construction activities in Malaysia substantially contributes to environmental deterioration. This paper provides a comprehensive literature analysis on construction waste management in Malaysia, focusing on implementing an extended producer responsibility policy (EPR) within the Malaysian construction industry. The research suggests that the Malaysian government's current construction waste management strategies are inadequate in addressing the growing volume of construction waste, exceptionally inert landfill capacity. Moreover, the adopted efforts appear inefficient primarily because of insufficient enforcement and implementation. Therefore, addressing the deficiencies through enhanced activities and advancements in current practices is essential to manage construction waste efficiently.

Primary author

Mohamed Fuad Shahariman (Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Uniciti Alam Campus, 02100, Padang Besar, Perlis, Malaysia.)

Co-authors

Dr Muhammad Azizi Azizan (Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis) Dr Zuradzman Mohamad Razlan (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.) Dr Nur Amierah Harun (Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis)

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