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A PROPOSED ACCOUNTING FRAMEWORK FOR REDUCING WATER POLLUTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT: AN APPLIED STUDY ON A SAMPLE OF THE CEMENT SECTOR IN EGYPT

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Last updated: 03 Jan 2025

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Economics

Abstract

This study aims to propose an accounting framework to reduce water pollution and manage waste in the cement sector in Egypt. The study analyses data from a specific cement plant in Egypt, collecting sulfur dioxide emission readings for two years before and two years after installing the wet scrubber unit. The study relies on a descriptive and analytical survey methodology to evaluate the effectiveness of wet scrubber technology in reducing gaseous emissions and improving environmental performance. The study found that using wet scrubber technology significantly reduces sulfur dioxide emissions and enhances the plant's environmental compliance. The results also showed that the costs associated with purchasing, installing, and operating the scrubbing and water treatment units are lower than the costs incurred from fines due to non-compliance with environmental standards. The study recommends that cement plants adopt the proposed accounting framework to balance environmental and financial costs and ensure compliance with local and international environmental standards. It also suggests improving strategies for waste management and water pollution to achieve optimal environmental and economic outcomes.
 
 
 

DOI

10.21608/jes.2024.278122.1763

Keywords

Environmental compliance, air pollution, wet scrubber, waste management, Cement industry

Authors

First Name

Muhammad

Last Name

Zeyada

MiddleName

M. N.

Affiliation

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research, Ain Shams University.

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mn7343694@gmail.com

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First Name

Noha

Last Name

Donia

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S.

Affiliation

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research, Ain Shams University.

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noha.samir@iesr.asu.edu.eg

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First Name

Hoda

Last Name

Helal

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I.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research, Ain Shams University.

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Volume

53

Article Issue

9

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50480

Issue Date

2024-09-01

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2024-04-01

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2024-09-01

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2,432

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2,458

Print ISSN

1110-0826

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2636-3178

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500

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Journal of Environmental Science

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https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/

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A PROPOSED ACCOUNTING FRAMEWORK FOR REDUCING WATER POLLUTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT: AN APPLIED STUDY ON A SAMPLE OF THE CEMENT SECTOR IN EGYPT

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23 Dec 2024