Integrated Models for Solid Waste Management in Tourism Regions : Langkawi Island, Malaysia
Joint Authors
Bin Mokhtar, Mazlin
Saadiah Hashim, Halimaton
Nadi, Behzad
Yahaya, Nadzri
Shamshiry, Elmira
Komoo, Ibrahim
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The population growth, changing consumption patterns, and rapid urbanization contribute significantly to the growing volumes of solid waste that are generated in urban settings.
As the rate of urbanization increases, demand on the services of solid waste management increases.
The rapid urban growth in Langkawi Island, Malaysia, combined with the increasing rates of solid waste production has provided evidence that the traditional solid waste management practices, particularly the methods of waste collection and disposal, are inefficient and quite nonsustainable.
Accordingly, municipal managers and planners in Langkawi need to look for and adopt a model for solid waste management that emphasizes an efficient and sustainable management of solid wastes in Langkawi Island.
This study presents the current practices of solid waste management in Langkawi Island, describes the composition of the solid waste generated in that area, and presents views of local residents and tourist on issues related to solid waste management like the aesthetic value of the island environment.
The most important issue of this paper is that it is the first time that integrated solid waste management is investigated in the Langkawi Island.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shamshiry, Elmira& Nadi, Behzad& Bin Mokhtar, Mazlin& Komoo, Ibrahim& Saadiah Hashim, Halimaton& Yahaya, Nadzri. 2011. Integrated Models for Solid Waste Management in Tourism Regions : Langkawi Island, Malaysia. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shamshiry, Elmira…[et al.]. Integrated Models for Solid Waste Management in Tourism Regions : Langkawi Island, Malaysia. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Shamshiry, Elmira& Nadi, Behzad& Bin Mokhtar, Mazlin& Komoo, Ibrahim& Saadiah Hashim, Halimaton& Yahaya, Nadzri. Integrated Models for Solid Waste Management in Tourism Regions : Langkawi Island, Malaysia. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492362
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492362