Date of Award

11-2010

Thesis Type

Masters

Document Type

Dissertation

Divisions

Faculty of Engineering

Department

Department of Chemical Engineering

Institution

Universiti Malaya

Abstract

Environmental Management approaches can be used to minimize waste generation, reduce risk and at same time increase the business profit. In this work, Environmental Management options are adopted for reducing solid waste, water usage, energy consumptions and minimize risk. For this purpose, an Environmental Management audit has been conducted at Izie Herb Enterprise, a Small and Medium Enterprise. In general, the Environmental Management practises at Izie Herb Enterprise were classified based on four major elements which are Good Operating Practices, Process Changes, Substitution of Materials and Source Reduction. Subsequently, the options practiced were evaluated in terms of their benefits and barriers in prioritizing the options for possible implementation on waste, energy, water and risk reduction. Despite attractive economics and significant reductions in environmental impacts, the widespread adoption of Environmental Management options at Izie Herb Enterprise still remains limited because of these four key of concern; lack of available resources, information barriers, internal attitudes and wrong perceptions. From the analysis of data obtained, it can be summarized that 900 kg of solid wastes were generated and 720 m3 of water is used yearly at Izie Herb Enterprise. A total of 62,123.4 kWh of electricity is used per year with oven is the highest contributor in electricity usage which accounts 43,800 kWh equals to 70.5 % of total electricity usage. Milling machine is the second highest contributor in electricity usage which is 4,800 kWh and is equal to 7.73% of total electricity usage.

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Additional Information

Dissertation (M.A.) – Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, 2010.

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