The Social Sciences

Year: 2016
Volume: 11
Issue: 11
Page No. 2783 - 2786

Source Reduction: Towards Improving Waste Management Strategy and Sustainability in Malaysia Construction Industry

Authors : Wan Nadzri Osman, Mohd Nasrun Mohd Nawi and Nur Najihah Osman

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