Environmental imperatives for effective industrial waste management
1984
Gurmit Singh, K.S.
The paper examined the current waste management practices within Malaysia from an environmental perspective, touching especially on the adverse environmental impacts. It discussed the usefulness of environmental impact assessment studies towards the evolution of effective management policies for such wastes. The socio-politico-economic dimensions of industrial wastes generatrion and disposal are dealt within the Malaysian context, looking at both the urban and rural scene. The framework of a effective industrial waste management policy for Malaysia was outlined. It will ensure minimal environmental disruptions. The paper indicated some of the fundamental changes in attitudes and approaches that are required from policy makers, industrialist, technologist, financiers and even ordinary citizens fo such an effective management policy to take root.
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