Resources & Knowledge Base

Practical guides, tools, and materials to support your recycling and sustainability journey

Getting Started Guides

Essential resources for individuals and organizations new to recycling and waste management

Household Recycling Quick Start Guide

15 min read Beginner Households

A comprehensive introduction to home recycling in Malaysia. Learn what materials can be recycled, how to properly prepare items, where to take recyclables, and common mistakes to avoid. Includes visual identification guides for all plastic types and practical tips specific to Malaysian households.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Understanding plastic resin codes (Types 1-7)
  • Proper cleaning and preparation techniques
  • Local collection options in major Malaysian cities
  • Setting up an efficient home sorting system
  • Monthly household recycling routines

Available to workshop participants and available during training sessions

Business Waste Audit Methodology

30 min read Intermediate Businesses

Step-by-step methodology for conducting comprehensive waste audits in commercial operations. This guide helps businesses understand their waste streams, identify reduction opportunities, and establish baseline metrics for improvement tracking.

What You'll Learn:

  • Planning and preparing for waste audits
  • Data collection methods and tools
  • Analyzing waste composition and sources
  • Calculating true cost of waste (disposal + materials)
  • Identifying high-impact reduction opportunities
  • Presenting findings to stakeholders

Included in Commercial Waste Management workshop curriculum

Technical Guides

In-depth technical resources for advanced practitioners and facility operators

Purpose: Comprehensive technical specifications for identifying and sorting plastic materials to meet buyer quality standards and maximize material value.

Contents:

  • Visual identification techniques for all common plastic types
  • Float/sink testing procedures for uncertain materials
  • Burn test protocols (safety precautions and interpretation)
  • Acceptable contamination levels by plastic type and buyer category
  • Color sorting requirements and premium pricing opportunities
  • Food-grade vs. non-food-grade material specifications
  • Quality control checklists for sorted bales

Target Audience: Sorting facility operators, community recycling program managers, material recovery facility staff

This comprehensive guide is provided to participants in our Basic and Advanced Plastic Recycling workshops, with hands-on practice using actual materials.

Purpose: Strategic framework for businesses transitioning from linear to circular operating models, with specific guidance for Malaysian market context.

Framework Components:

  • Circular economy maturity assessment tool
  • Product and service design for circularity principles
  • Reverse logistics system design
  • Business model innovation templates (PaaS, sharing, leasing)
  • Material passport development
  • Supplier collaboration strategies
  • Performance metrics and KPI dashboards
  • Financial modeling tools for circular investments
  • Change management and organizational alignment

Case Examples: The framework includes 12 anonymized case studies from Malaysian companies that have successfully implemented circular economy initiatives, covering manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and service sectors.

Core component of our Circular Economy Principles workshop, with facilitated application sessions specific to each participant's business context.

Purpose: Complete operational manual for establishing and managing community-based recycling programs, based on lessons learned from 47 successful programs across Penang.

Manual Sections:

  • Community assessment and stakeholder mapping
  • Program design and service models
  • Infrastructure requirements and cost planning
  • Volunteer recruitment and management
  • Education campaign development
  • Collection logistics and scheduling
  • Buyer relationships and material marketing
  • Financial sustainability strategies
  • Performance tracking and reporting
  • Scaling and replication guidance

Templates Included: Budget templates, volunteer job descriptions, collection schedules, education materials, monthly reports, and all forms needed to operate a program.

Provided to community leaders in our training programs, along with ongoing mentorship support through the implementation phase.

Purpose: Comprehensive compliance guide covering all federal and state waste management regulations applicable to Malaysian businesses, with sector-specific requirements.

Regulatory Areas Covered:

  • Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 requirements
  • Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations
  • State-level regulations (by state)
  • Municipal collection and reporting requirements
  • DOE registration and licensing procedures
  • Required record-keeping and documentation
  • Inspection preparation and response protocols

Industry-Specific Sections: Additional compliance requirements for manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, construction, and food service operations.

Updated quarterly to reflect regulatory changes. Included in Commercial Waste Management workshop with facilitated compliance assessment.

Interactive Tools & Calculators

Practical tools to assess impact and plan improvements

Waste Reduction Savings Calculator

Estimate the financial and environmental benefits of waste reduction initiatives for your business.

Average value of materials if recycled
Estimated Annual Impact:
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Waste Diverted (kg)
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Cost Savings (RM)
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CO2 Avoided (kg)

Additional Tools

  • Carbon Footprint Calculator
    Included in workshop materials
  • Recycling ROI Estimator
    Available to corporate clients
  • Material Flow Mapper
    Business workshop component

Implementation Checklists

Step-by-step checklists to guide your initiatives

Starting a Home Recycling Routine

Set up sorting bins
Designate separate containers for plastic, paper, metal, and glass
Learn local guidelines
Check what materials your municipality accepts
Identify collection options
Find drop-off centers or schedule pickup services
Educate household members
Ensure everyone knows what goes where
Establish cleaning routine
Rinse containers before sorting
Set collection schedule
Mark calendar for drop-off or pickup days
Track your progress
Monitor how much you're diverting monthly

Business Waste Reduction Implementation

Conduct baseline waste audit
Measure current waste generation and composition
Set reduction targets
Establish specific, measurable goals (e.g., 30% reduction in 12 months)
Identify quick wins
Find high-impact, low-cost improvements to build momentum
Implement sorting infrastructure
Install appropriate bins throughout facility
Train staff
Ensure all employees understand procedures
Establish vendor relationships
Contract with recycling buyers and service providers
Monitor and report progress
Track KPIs monthly and share results with team

External Resources & Links

Trusted resources from government agencies, research institutions, and industry organizations

Government Resources
Research & Academia
Industry Organizations
  • Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association
    Industry standards and best practices
  • Penang Green Council
    Local sustainability initiatives
  • Green Tech Malaysia
    Green technology certification

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