A Life Cycle Assessment for Garden Waste Management in Northern Region of Malaysia
S. M. Shafie1, Z. Othman2, N. Hami3
1S. M. Shafie, School of Technology Management and Logistics, College of Business, University Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia.
2Z. Othman, School of Technology Management and Logistics, College of Business, University Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia.
3N. Hami, School of Technology Management and Logistics, College of Business, University Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 13 December 2018 | Revised Manuscript received on 25 December 2018 | Manuscript Published on 24 January 2019 | PP: 125-128 | Volume-7 Issue-4S2 December 2018 | Retrieval Number: ES2096017519/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: Recently, the production of garden waste shows an increasing pattern throughout the year in Malaysia. Garden waste consists of grass clippings, tree cuttings, small branches, leaves, and woody debris. This paper studied the garden waste management in Kedah and focused on the environmental impact. The life cycle assessment comprises a collection of garden waste, transportation to a collection center, and transportation to a landfill. The aim of the study was to analyze emissions of garden waste generated in 2015, which is 6,240 tonnes. The result indicated the environmental impact of current garden waste management practice in Kedah. It denoted that this impact could be reduced by using garden waste for power generation. Hopefully, this paper could help stakeholders to consider the potential of garden waste in cutting down the environmental impact through utilizing it for power generation.
Keywords: Life Cycle Assessment, Garden Waste, Northern Region, Malaysia.
Scope of the Article: Life Cycle Engineering