Biodegradability of degradable plastic waste
Plastic waste constitutes the third largest waste volume in Malaysian municipal solid waste (MSW), next to putrescible waste and paper. The plastic component in MSW from Kuala Lumpur averages 24% (by weight), whereas the national mean is about 15%. The 144 waste dumps in the country receive about 95...
Main Authors: | Agamuthu, Pariatamby, Faizura, P.N. |
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Format: | Article |
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2005
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