This report presents the methodology and findings of the assessment of boiler operations in food and beverage (FAB) and artisanal palm oil (APO) processing facilities. It evaluates the state of industrial boiler and artisanal cooking systems and associated challenges. The study adopted mixed approaches involving a desktop study, field visits, interviews using questionnaires and workshops. 

The findings showed that installed capacity of the sampled FAB companies ranges from 700 tons/year to 630,000 tons/year. Their range of manufactured products includes water, beverages and oil. The types of waste generated by the surveyed companies include bio-degradable, plastic, scrap metal and paper of all types. Some of the waste management practices used by these companies include waste recycling, re-use and disposal at a landfill site.

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