An Investigation of Waste Management (Phosphorus) and its Relationship to the Local Economic Circulars in Terengganu, Malaysia

  • Latifah Abdul Ghani, Jumadil Saputra, Zikri Muhammad, Iskandar Zulkarnaen, Teuku Alfiady

Abstract

The diversion of phosphorus out of the waste disposal sites is associated with the presence of low phosphorus inflows due to reduction, recycling and waste recovery activities outside of the landfill system. This finding motivates the socioeconomic characterization of the actors (players) and the identification of management strategies developed by the stakeholders. Thus, this study is written to identify the nutrient element of phosphorus in the waste disposal site and investigate whether stakeholders were aware of phosphorus and phosphorus credit related to local economic circulars and to examine possible ways of managing phosphorus in the waste source by small waste players in Terengganu. The design of this study was qualitative, involving face-to-face interviews with the stakeholders and a corresponding analysis of their responses. The findings revealed lack of knowledge and awareness by actors regarding the element phosphorus, the causes and sources of phosphorus generation as well as the effects of phosphorus on environmental sustainability. This study highlights useful factors to guide future management decisions and educational programs as well as further research, to disseminate information concerning phosphorus recovery among actors involved in waste management at Terengganu.

Published
2020-05-16
How to Cite
Latifah Abdul Ghani, Jumadil Saputra, Zikri Muhammad, Iskandar Zulkarnaen, Teuku Alfiady. (2020). An Investigation of Waste Management (Phosphorus) and its Relationship to the Local Economic Circulars in Terengganu, Malaysia. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(7), 1675 - 1685. Retrieved from http://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJAST/article/view/16253
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