A STUDY OF SOCIETAL FLOW OF PHOSPHORUS AND ITS EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN LANDFILL SITES TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA

ghani, Latifah abdul and saputra, jumadil and zikri, muhammad and Alfiady, Teuku (2019) A STUDY OF SOCIETAL FLOW OF PHOSPHORUS AND ITS EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN LANDFILL SITES TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA. JOURNAL OF SOUTHWEST JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY, 54 (3). ISSN ISSN - 0258-2724

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Abstract

Phosphorus (P) in the waste at Terengganu can be identified by the heterogeneity of waste sources present at the waste disposal collected, the technology used, location of disposal and the management depends on microbial waste decomposition operations. The diversion of phosphorus out of the waste disposal sites is associated with the presence of low phosphorus inflows due to reduction, recycling and waste recovery activities outside of the landfill system. This finding motivates the socioeconomic characterization of the actors (players) and the identification of management strategies developed by the stakeholders. Thus, the purpose of this study was to identify the nutrient element of phosphorus in the waste disposal site and investigate whether stakeholders were aware of phosphorus and phosphorus credit related to local economic circulars and to examine possible ways of managing phosphorus in the waste source by small waste players in Terengganu. The design of this study was qualitative, involving face-to-face interviews with the stakeholders and a corresponding analysis of their responses. The findings revealed lack of knowledge and awareness by actors regarding the element phosphorus, the causes and sources of phosphorus generation as well as the effects of phosphorus on environmental sustainability. This study highlights useful factors to guide future management decisions and educational programs as well as further research, to disseminate information concerning phosphorus recovery among actors involved in waste management at Terengganu. Keywords: phosphorus, landfill, waste management, substance flow analysis (SFA), social network analysis (SNA).

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