2015
DOI: 10.7763/ijesd.2015.v6.678
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Implementation on Solid Waste Reduction through 3R (NSWM Policy) and Elements to Close Gap between Policy and Contractors in Construction Industry in Penang

Abstract: Abstract-The construction industry is seriously contributing to waste disposal due to the rapid development of construction industry. Weaknesses in the implementation on solid waste reduction through 3R among contractors in the construction industry will cause unsustainable construction waste management. This has increased construction waste in landfills, especially island areas where limited of land for waste disposal activities. This paper aimed to study the implementation on solid waste reduction through 3R… Show more

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“…In terms of analysis methods, the first approach employed is the correlation matrix. The purpose of the correlation matrix is to establish and determine the relationships between each construct and all other constructs (Ng et al, 2015). It is commonly used to assess the conceptual model and initial hypotheses.…”
Section: Methods For Structural Modeling and Control Variablesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In terms of analysis methods, the first approach employed is the correlation matrix. The purpose of the correlation matrix is to establish and determine the relationships between each construct and all other constructs (Ng et al, 2015). It is commonly used to assess the conceptual model and initial hypotheses.…”
Section: Methods For Structural Modeling and Control Variablesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The source reduction is composting individually and waste bank. Some countries, such as Malaysia, have problems with hundreds of tons of solid waste that are not accommodated in the waste transfer center because there is a gap between policies, so they must optimize the 3R process [3]. Surabaya city has several Material Recovery Facilities (MRF)…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Of the seven 3R TPS in Bandung City recorded on SIPSN, TPS 3R Maleer KSM Saling Asih has the lowest percentage of processed waste, namely 28.89%. Weak implementation of waste reduction with the 3R concept will result in unsustainable waste management and waste generation in landfills will continue to increase while land for final waste disposal or landfills is limited [23].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%