Analysing the Factors Affecting Implementation and Cost Analysis of Biodigester Systems: Toward Sustainable Waste Management Solutions

Authors

  • Firas Qistina Mohd Razlan RSL & Associates Sdn Bhd, No 2A&B, Jalan BK5/12a, Bandar Kinrara, 47810 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Ani Saifuza Abd Shukor School of Construction and Quantity Surveying, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Saipol Bari Abd Karim Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Universiti Malaya, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial%20Issue.2436

Keywords:

Waste Management, Food Waste, Biodigester System, Anaerobic Digestion, Cost Analysis

Abstract

Biodigester systems have recently drawn attention as an innovative and long-term solution to food waste since they use organic waste to produce biogas and bio-fertilisers rather than dump food waste in landfills. Food waste is a worldwide problem that negatively impacts on the environment, society, and economy. Therefore, implementing a biodigester system will reduce food waste issues. The conversion of food waste to biogas has high potential as a sustainable waste management solution. This study aims to establish a deeper understanding of implementing a biodigester system by identifying the factors to consider when implementing a biodigester system and analysing the associated costs. This study utilises three case studies of three (3) biodigester systems in Klang Valley that three (3) local authorities have implemented, as well as semi-structured interviews with assistant directors from the local authorities. As for the outcome, the feedstock supply is the factor to consider when implementing a biodigester system, and its cost ranges from RM 200,000.00 to RM 450,000.00. The output of the study can be deployed as a lead to boost its implementation and improvement in the future.

Author Biographies

Firas Qistina Mohd Razlan, RSL & Associates Sdn Bhd, No 2A&B, Jalan BK5/12a, Bandar Kinrara, 47810 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia

Firas Qistina Mohd Razlan holds a degree in Studies of Quantity Surveying from the School of Construction and Quantity Surveying, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia. She is currently doing her internship as a quantity surveyor at Main Contractor Company, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd, No 16, 18 & 20, Jalan Pekaka 8/3, Seksyen 8, Kota Damansara, 47810, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Her primary research interests are Waste Management area. She has written about these topics in publications such as the International Proceedings, QSRI 2024. You can contact her via email at firasqistina00@gmail.com.

Ani Saifuza Abd Shukor, School of Construction and Quantity Surveying, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia

Sr. Dr. Ani Saifuza Abd Shukor has been in academia with UiTM for over 19 years, following five years with the construction industry after her graduation from Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. She is a senior lecturer at the College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA. She graduated from the Glasgow Caledonian University, UK with a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and MSc in Facilities Management from University Technology Malaysia. She obtained her PhD from Universiti Teknologi MARA in the area of Supply Chain Integration and Industrialised Building System (IBS). She has published and presented some articles, which her research interests are not limited to but includes the areas of supply chain, integration, industrialised building systems, and procurement strategies. You can contact her via email at anisa278@uitm.edu.my.

Saipol Bari Abd Karim, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Universiti Malaya, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia

Assoc. Prof. Sr Dr. Saipol Bari Abd Karim is a Consultant Quantity Surveyor (CQS), registered with the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM). Sr Dr. Saipol specialises in the area of project, risk and value management. Currently, he is the Deputy Dean (Student Affairs) at the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya. Previously he headed the Department of Quantity Surveying from May 2019 to May 2021 and was formerly the programme coordinator for the Master of Project Management for 4 years. Besides lecturing and conducting research, Sr Dr. Saipol also involved as a quantity surveying consultant and a risk management consultant, for several building and infrastructure projects through UM Consult; a professional consultancy company under the umbrella of the university. Besides that, he is also appointed as a member of the UM's advisory committee for the MRT3 project. Other appointments at the university include Deputy Protem Head of Centre of Excellence for Future Sustainable Energy, Chairman of Student's Disciplinary Committee, Member of Student's Disciplinary Appeal Committee for UM's Board of Directors, Associate Member of Risk and Business Continuity Management Office, Variation Order and Extension of Time committees and Consultant's Evaluation Panel for projects managed by the university. Sr Dr. Saipol is also appointed as UM's focal person for the PETRONAS-UM Collaboration with Higher Education Strategic Initiatives (CHESS) for all activities and programmes involving the university.

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Mohd Razlan, F. Q. ., Abd Shukor, A. S., & Abd Karim, S. B. . (2024). Analysing the Factors Affecting Implementation and Cost Analysis of Biodigester Systems: Toward Sustainable Waste Management Solutions. Built Environment Journal, 21(Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial Issue.2436

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