Pub Date : 2019-01-01DOI: 10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026429
A. Atiqah, M. Ansari, R. Keresahnia, S. Alkhadher, A. Al-Amin
Tea wastes contain a group of important organic substances disposed of in a considerable amount to the environment without any treatment after the preparation of tea. Generally, uncontrolled release of these wastes has increased environmental concern mainly to the aquatic environment in recent years. In this study, an experiment of tea waste green composites was outlined to provide more knowledge and findings in utilising the tea waste as reinforcement. The current experimental investigation focuses mainly on the mechanical and characterisation of poly (lactic acid) (PLA) filled with household tea wastes (TW) green composites. The morphology properties of PLA with tea waste composites were characterised using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) methods. The results show that the addition of tea waste improved the mechanical properties of the composite nevertheless the crystalline structure was reduced due to the presence of tea waste particles. The study findings highly recommended that tea wastes should be environmentally managed and recycled for better utilisation as an energy source or in other valuable application to reduce the impact on environmental pollution.
{"title":"Recycling and sustainable environmental practices of household tea waste","authors":"A. Atiqah, M. Ansari, R. Keresahnia, S. Alkhadher, A. Al-Amin","doi":"10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026429","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026429","url":null,"abstract":"Tea wastes contain a group of important organic substances disposed of in a considerable amount to the environment without any treatment after the preparation of tea. Generally, uncontrolled release of these wastes has increased environmental concern mainly to the aquatic environment in recent years. In this study, an experiment of tea waste green composites was outlined to provide more knowledge and findings in utilising the tea waste as reinforcement. The current experimental investigation focuses mainly on the mechanical and characterisation of poly (lactic acid) (PLA) filled with household tea wastes (TW) green composites. The morphology properties of PLA with tea waste composites were characterised using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) methods. The results show that the addition of tea waste improved the mechanical properties of the composite nevertheless the crystalline structure was reduced due to the presence of tea waste particles. The study findings highly recommended that tea wastes should be environmentally managed and recycled for better utilisation as an energy source or in other valuable application to reduce the impact on environmental pollution.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66767991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-01DOI: 10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026433
Noor Raida Abd Rahman, Siti Zaleha Abdul Rasid, R. Basiruddin
This study aimed to empirically test the value relevance of voluntary carbon reporting (VCR) by Malaysian public listed companies operating in carbon-intensive industries from 2010 to 2016. Using panel data regression models, this study considered the impact of VCR from both, accounting and market-based perspectives. The quality of VCR is measured using the content analysis of disclosure indexes adapted from a list of disclosure items that were provided in various global warming, climate change, greenhouse gases, and carbon reporting guidelines, standards and frameworks. The finding indicated that on average, the quality of VCR was still low compared to the overall potential score. The findings also revealed that VCR generates a negative relationship with return on assets (ROA) and earnings per share (EPS). Nevertheless, VCRQ does not influence return on equity and Tobin's Q. This study has implications on both the policy and practice of organisations seeking to improve VCR practices.
{"title":"Clarifying the value relevance of voluntary carbon reporting: the case of Malaysian carbon-intensive industries","authors":"Noor Raida Abd Rahman, Siti Zaleha Abdul Rasid, R. Basiruddin","doi":"10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026433","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026433","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to empirically test the value relevance of voluntary carbon reporting (VCR) by Malaysian public listed companies operating in carbon-intensive industries from 2010 to 2016. Using panel data regression models, this study considered the impact of VCR from both, accounting and market-based perspectives. The quality of VCR is measured using the content analysis of disclosure indexes adapted from a list of disclosure items that were provided in various global warming, climate change, greenhouse gases, and carbon reporting guidelines, standards and frameworks. The finding indicated that on average, the quality of VCR was still low compared to the overall potential score. The findings also revealed that VCR generates a negative relationship with return on assets (ROA) and earnings per share (EPS). Nevertheless, VCRQ does not influence return on equity and Tobin's Q. This study has implications on both the policy and practice of organisations seeking to improve VCR practices.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66768121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-01DOI: 10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026644
A. Akinsanya, J. Odiyo, Elizabeth O. Popoola, T. Msagati
Spinach vegetables (Spinacia oleracea) were planted and dry sludge was applied as manure. At maturity, samples of the leaves were taken. The soil, sludge and leaf samples were analysed for total heavy metal content (Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cd, Co, Ni, Pb and Al) using ICP/OES. Leaf samples were also analysed for the different forms or species of heavy metals. Cu was found to have the lowest concentration (0.0009 mg kg−1) while Fe registered the highest concentration (378.9 mg kg−1). The speciated heavy metals were found to have their highest concentration at 136.8 mg kg−1 for the exchangeable fraction (F1) of Fe metal and the lowest concentration of 0.0005 mg kg−1 for the residual fraction (F5) of Pb metal. The Study revealed that there is a possibility of an uptake of heavy metals by the vegetable leaves from the sludge through the soil.
种植菠菜蔬菜(Spinacia oleracea)，施用干污泥作为肥料。成熟时，采集叶片样品。利用ICP/OES分析了土壤、污泥和叶片样品的总重金属含量(Cr、Cu、Fe、Mn、Zn、Cd、Co、Ni、Pb和Al)。还分析了叶片样品中不同形式或种类的重金属。铜的浓度最低(0.0009 mg kg - 1)，铁的浓度最高(378.9 mg kg - 1)。结果表明，各形态重金属在Fe金属交换部分(F1)的浓度最高，为136.8 mg kg - 1, Pb金属残留部分(F5)的浓度最低，为0.0005 mg kg - 1。研究表明，蔬菜叶片有可能通过土壤从污泥中吸收重金属。
{"title":"The use of sewage sludge as manure for plant crops: a study of Spinacia oleracea accumulation of heavy metals and heavy metal bio-available fractions fertilised by sewage sludge","authors":"A. Akinsanya, J. Odiyo, Elizabeth O. Popoola, T. Msagati","doi":"10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026644","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026644","url":null,"abstract":"Spinach vegetables (Spinacia oleracea) were planted and dry sludge was applied as manure. At maturity, samples of the leaves were taken. The soil, sludge and leaf samples were analysed for total heavy metal content (Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cd, Co, Ni, Pb and Al) using ICP/OES. Leaf samples were also analysed for the different forms or species of heavy metals. Cu was found to have the lowest concentration (0.0009 mg kg−1) while Fe registered the highest concentration (378.9 mg kg−1). The speciated heavy metals were found to have their highest concentration at 136.8 mg kg−1 for the exchangeable fraction (F1) of Fe metal and the lowest concentration of 0.0005 mg kg−1 for the residual fraction (F5) of Pb metal. The Study revealed that there is a possibility of an uptake of heavy metals by the vegetable leaves from the sludge through the soil.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66767681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-01DOI: 10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026650
Siti Intan Nurdiana Wong Abdullah, Zaiton Samdin, J. Ho, S. Ng, K. Phuah
Promoting environmentally responsible behaviours (ERB) in ecotourism destinations such as marine park islands has become an important strategy because of growing concern on global depletion of natural environmental resources, but few studies have been able to provide a comprehensive explanation. This study aims to examine the antecedents of ERB among millennial tourists by proposing an extended model of ERB. Cross-sectional data from 386 cases were analysed using structural equation modelling and the results indicate that image, attitude, knowledge and consumption values have positive influence on intentions. Destination image and sound environmental knowledge turned out to be the main influences on their intention, with attitude and consumption values playing a minor role. This study also confirms that intention is a strong precursor of behaviour. This paper suggests the importance of providing educational programs as well as practising informative green marketing campaigns to encourage millennial tourists to behave responsibly.
{"title":"Sustainability of marine park ecotourism in Malaysia: predicting environmentally responsible behaviour among millennial tourists","authors":"Siti Intan Nurdiana Wong Abdullah, Zaiton Samdin, J. Ho, S. Ng, K. Phuah","doi":"10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026650","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026650","url":null,"abstract":"Promoting environmentally responsible behaviours (ERB) in ecotourism destinations such as marine park islands has become an important strategy because of growing concern on global depletion of natural environmental resources, but few studies have been able to provide a comprehensive explanation. This study aims to examine the antecedents of ERB among millennial tourists by proposing an extended model of ERB. Cross-sectional data from 386 cases were analysed using structural equation modelling and the results indicate that image, attitude, knowledge and consumption values have positive influence on intentions. Destination image and sound environmental knowledge turned out to be the main influences on their intention, with attitude and consumption values playing a minor role. This study also confirms that intention is a strong precursor of behaviour. This paper suggests the importance of providing educational programs as well as practising informative green marketing campaigns to encourage millennial tourists to behave responsibly.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66767796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-01DOI: 10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026421
A. Atiqah, M. Ansari, M. Zahidi, S. Begum, Z. Yahya, S. Alkhadher
The increasing attention on renewable resources for a sustainable environment has led to the expansion in the development of high-performance products made from natural resources. Natural fibres that are diffused in the environment in abundance are economical, making this characteristic a value-added engineering, as they exhibit lower cost and can produce lighter composites, as compared to the existing fibreglass reinforced polymer composites. In this study, the involvement of kenaf fibre in chemical treatment on morphological and mechanical properties of the thermoset polyurethane (PU)-(PUKf) composites was firstly proposed and trialled. The results of chemical treatment on kenaf fibre highlight the improvement on the impact strength although the hardness of kenaf composites is reduced. This is compared with different samples, which are pure thermoset PU and kenaf fibre without chemical treatment. Overall, the developments of natural fibre in engineering and energy sectors could significantly enhance the reduction of solid waste and environmental pollution.
{"title":"Development of natural fibre for environmental and sustainable advancement","authors":"A. Atiqah, M. Ansari, M. Zahidi, S. Begum, Z. Yahya, S. Alkhadher","doi":"10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026421","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026421","url":null,"abstract":"The increasing attention on renewable resources for a sustainable environment has led to the expansion in the development of high-performance products made from natural resources. Natural fibres that are diffused in the environment in abundance are economical, making this characteristic a value-added engineering, as they exhibit lower cost and can produce lighter composites, as compared to the existing fibreglass reinforced polymer composites. In this study, the involvement of kenaf fibre in chemical treatment on morphological and mechanical properties of the thermoset polyurethane (PU)-(PUKf) composites was firstly proposed and trialled. The results of chemical treatment on kenaf fibre highlight the improvement on the impact strength although the hardness of kenaf composites is reduced. This is compared with different samples, which are pure thermoset PU and kenaf fibre without chemical treatment. Overall, the developments of natural fibre in engineering and energy sectors could significantly enhance the reduction of solid waste and environmental pollution.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66767890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-01DOI: 10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026415
N. Baruah, Satyaki Sarkar, B. Roy, R. Sinha
This paper showcases the results of the sound attenuation properties of some plants with a soil substrate for use as green sound absorbers in an indoor space. The plants used in this experiment were needed to survive in an indoor environment, hence only tropical, thermophilic plants which could grow in high humidity and warm temperatures with indirect sunlight were selected. An impedance tube of 100 mm dia. was used to calculate the direct incidence acoustic absorption coefficient of the plants and larger samples were tested within a reverberation chamber. The soil substrate used was a high porosity and low-density sample of perlite and coconut fibres. The results show that ferns and baby tears were good absorbers along with the soil substrate, whereas begonia was a better absorber at the lower and higher frequencies. The decibel drop by the fern with soil substrate is the highest with a decrease of frequency and the lowest is by Green Ivy which is due to morphological conditions.
{"title":"Quantitative analysis of sound absorption properties of plants in indoor environment for enabling sustainable practices","authors":"N. Baruah, Satyaki Sarkar, B. Roy, R. Sinha","doi":"10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026415","url":null,"abstract":"This paper showcases the results of the sound attenuation properties of some plants with a soil substrate for use as green sound absorbers in an indoor space. The plants used in this experiment were needed to survive in an indoor environment, hence only tropical, thermophilic plants which could grow in high humidity and warm temperatures with indirect sunlight were selected. An impedance tube of 100 mm dia. was used to calculate the direct incidence acoustic absorption coefficient of the plants and larger samples were tested within a reverberation chamber. The soil substrate used was a high porosity and low-density sample of perlite and coconut fibres. The results show that ferns and baby tears were good absorbers along with the soil substrate, whereas begonia was a better absorber at the lower and higher frequencies. The decibel drop by the fern with soil substrate is the highest with a decrease of frequency and the lowest is by Green Ivy which is due to morphological conditions.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66767311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-01DOI: 10.1504/ijetm.2019.10023673
O. Trhlíková
{"title":"Identification of the malodour source in a complex office environment using solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography","authors":"O. Trhlíková","doi":"10.1504/ijetm.2019.10023673","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijetm.2019.10023673","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66767507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-01DOI: 10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026418
N. M. Noh, L. Sidek, S. H. Haron, A. Puad, Z. Selamat, Azwin Zailti Abd Razad, C. Fai
Water quality in Cameron Highlands has significantly diminished due to agricultural activities. This research aims to analyse water quality in the urban and agricultural area by conducting water sampling and in situ analysis. Water quality index (WQI), total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) were calculated and compared among different areas. Results for WQI shows that water quality at W7 deteriorates at class IV (33.5) compared to class II for another agriculture area. Meanwhile, another results showed that the WQ_02_AG transported significantly higher (14.9 mg/L) loads of TN than the urban area, but the phosphorus load was considerably lower (1.58 mg/L). Results for the urban area are slightly polluted and unsuitable for recreational purpose. In agricultural areas, water quality deteriorates due to sediment transport and nutrient infusion caused by agricultural activities. Therefore, powerful agricultural management practices for effective reservoir sedimentation management as one of the non-structural measures are recommended.
{"title":"Analysis of urban water quality trends for effective reservoir sedimentation management in Cameron Highland","authors":"N. M. Noh, L. Sidek, S. H. Haron, A. Puad, Z. Selamat, Azwin Zailti Abd Razad, C. Fai","doi":"10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026418","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026418","url":null,"abstract":"Water quality in Cameron Highlands has significantly diminished due to agricultural activities. This research aims to analyse water quality in the urban and agricultural area by conducting water sampling and in situ analysis. Water quality index (WQI), total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) were calculated and compared among different areas. Results for WQI shows that water quality at W7 deteriorates at class IV (33.5) compared to class II for another agriculture area. Meanwhile, another results showed that the WQ_02_AG transported significantly higher (14.9 mg/L) loads of TN than the urban area, but the phosphorus load was considerably lower (1.58 mg/L). Results for the urban area are slightly polluted and unsuitable for recreational purpose. In agricultural areas, water quality deteriorates due to sediment transport and nutrient infusion caused by agricultural activities. Therefore, powerful agricultural management practices for effective reservoir sedimentation management as one of the non-structural measures are recommended.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66767559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-01DOI: 10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026655
Vathana Bathmanathan, J. Rajadurai
Industrial Revolution 4.0 is shaping the future of purchasing behaviour due to digital disruption. Digital disruption ends conventional business structures. This study aimed to analyse the relationship between green promotion (GP) and Gen Y green purchasing decisions (GPD) in Malaysia. It also aimed to incorporate a new strategy by introducing green corporate image as a variable to identify if it mediates the relationship between GP and GPD and explore green promotion and green corporate image as perceived by Gen Y consumers. A qualitative approach was used in which focus groups were interviewed to refine the questionnaire. Secondly, interviewing data was analysed by using structural equation modelling to determine the significance of green promotions and green corporate image on Gen Y purchasing behaviour. The findings of this study will help manufacturers to modify their promotional strategies and assist policymakers to align the 11th Malaysia Plan with Industrial Revolution 4.0 goals.
{"title":"Redefining the value proposition through green promotions and green corporate image in the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0: a study of Gen Y green consumers in Malaysia","authors":"Vathana Bathmanathan, J. Rajadurai","doi":"10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026655","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026655","url":null,"abstract":"Industrial Revolution 4.0 is shaping the future of purchasing behaviour due to digital disruption. Digital disruption ends conventional business structures. This study aimed to analyse the relationship between green promotion (GP) and Gen Y green purchasing decisions (GPD) in Malaysia. It also aimed to incorporate a new strategy by introducing green corporate image as a variable to identify if it mediates the relationship between GP and GPD and explore green promotion and green corporate image as perceived by Gen Y consumers. A qualitative approach was used in which focus groups were interviewed to refine the questionnaire. Secondly, interviewing data was analysed by using structural equation modelling to determine the significance of green promotions and green corporate image on Gen Y purchasing behaviour. The findings of this study will help manufacturers to modify their promotional strategies and assist policymakers to align the 11th Malaysia Plan with Industrial Revolution 4.0 goals.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66767988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-01DOI: 10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026417
S. F. Salleh, M. M. N. Roslan, A. M. Isa
Malaysia has implemented the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) since 2013 to promote energy efficiency. This study collected sales data from 2013 to 2015 to estimate the sales volume of MEPS-compliant appliances (air conditioner, refrigerator, fan, television, and lamp), and subsequently determine the total electricity consumption and saving. It was found that the local market is already saturated with 5-star rated televisions and fans, while the lamp market is dominated by compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) with efficacy range of 50-55 lumens/W. By the end of 2015, the total cumulative electricity saving gained is 2,685 GWh, which translates to total cost saving of MYR 850 million and fossil carbon emission reduction of 1,726 ktCO2eq. These multiple positive impacts clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of MEPS in Malaysia. Hopefully, this success story would motivate Malaysia and other developing countries to unlock more opportunities in the future with higher uptake of energy efficiency interventions.
{"title":"Evaluating the impact of implementing Minimum Energy Performance Standards appliance regulation in Malaysia","authors":"S. F. Salleh, M. M. N. Roslan, A. M. Isa","doi":"10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026417","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijetm.2019.10026417","url":null,"abstract":"Malaysia has implemented the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) since 2013 to promote energy efficiency. This study collected sales data from 2013 to 2015 to estimate the sales volume of MEPS-compliant appliances (air conditioner, refrigerator, fan, television, and lamp), and subsequently determine the total electricity consumption and saving. It was found that the local market is already saturated with 5-star rated televisions and fans, while the lamp market is dominated by compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) with efficacy range of 50-55 lumens/W. By the end of 2015, the total cumulative electricity saving gained is 2,685 GWh, which translates to total cost saving of MYR 850 million and fossil carbon emission reduction of 1,726 ktCO2eq. These multiple positive impacts clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of MEPS in Malaysia. Hopefully, this success story would motivate Malaysia and other developing countries to unlock more opportunities in the future with higher uptake of energy efficiency interventions.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66767504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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