HEALTH CARE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN MALAYSIA
Journal Title: Journal of Wastes and Biomass Management (JWBM) - Year 2019, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
This review paper focuses on the definition of health care waste and its management in Malaysia. This review paper also sheds the light on the legislation related to hazardous waste in Malaysia. Subsequently, it explores the relation of healthcare waste with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined by United Nation.
Authors and Affiliations
Nor Faiza MT, Noor Artika H, Yusof MZ
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- DOI 10.26480/jwbm.01.2019.18.20
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