Waste Separation Initiative to Promote Environmental Awareness
To foster environmental consciousness and reduce campus waste, Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University recently organized a waste separation campaign for students and staff. This initiative encourages the university community to actively sort waste into designated categories, including recyclable and non-recyclable materials, organic waste, and hazardous waste. Participants were guided on proper waste sorting techniques and educated on the impact of responsible waste disposal.
Through hands-on activities, students learned the importance of reducing waste and the benefits of recycling. This waste separation project is part of the university’s commitment to sustainable practices and aims to instill eco-friendly habits among students and staff. The initiative underscores the university’s role in promoting environmental responsibility within its community and aligning with global sustainability goals.
“Promoting Sustainability: Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University Launches Reusable Cloth Bag Campaign to Reduce Plastic Waste on Campus”
At Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University, students and staff are actively promoting the use of reusable cloth bags as part of a campaign to reduce plastic usage on campus. This initiative aims to raise awareness of the environmental impact of single-use plastics and encourages the university community to adopt more sustainable practices. During the event, participants received cloth bags and were educated on the benefits of reducing plastic waste. This campaign reflects the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its efforts to foster a culture of eco-consciousness among students, faculty, and staff.
Green Office Initiative: Sustainable Waste Management at the Buildings, Grounds, and Vehicles Division
The Buildings, Grounds, and Vehicles Division has successfully launched its Green Office Initiative, operating under the Central Administration of the Office of the President. By promoting systematic and sustainable waste management practices among all divisional staff, this program aims to foster a culture of environmental responsibility. The goal is to minimize the environmental impact of all office-related activities through a framework centered on the internationally recognized 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
1) Reduce: Minimizing Waste Generation at the Source
The “Reduce” component of the initiative focuses on proactive measures to decrease waste before it is created. Key campaigns include:
- Paper Reduction: Staff are strongly encouraged to “think before printing.” To minimize paper consumption, official communications and data sharing are prioritized through digital channels, such as email and shared drives.
- Eliminating Single-Use Items: A continuous campaign promotes the use of personal water cups and cloth bags among staff to decrease reliance on single-use plastics and disposable containers significantly.
- Green Event Management: For workshops, seminars, and other official activities, the division is committed to sustainable procurement, prioritizing the use of eco-friendly, biodegradable, or reusable packaging and materials to reduce the event’s environmental footprint.
2) Reuse: Maximizing the Lifespan of Materials
This component encourages staff to identify secondary uses for materials that would otherwise be discarded. The primary focus is on:
- Maximizing Paper Utility: A system has been implemented to ensure that paper is used to its fullest potential. Staff are instructed to separate paper that has been printed on only one side.
- Centralized Collection System: To facilitate this, dedicated collection points for single-sided paper have been established in central common areas. Regular announcements and clear signage ensure all personnel are aware of these locations, making it convenient to contribute and collect paper for reuse in printing drafts or taking notes.
3) Recycle: Converting Waste into Valuable Resources
The division actively manages materials that cannot be reused by channeling them into recycling processes to create new products. This includes:
Material Separation: The program also consists of a comprehensive system for separating other recyclable materials. Designated bins are provided for items such as plastic, glass, and metal, ensuring they are diverted from landfills and sent to appropriate facilities for reprocessing.
Organic Waste Composting: A key feature of the program is the composting of organic waste. Fallen leaves and other yard debris from the campus grounds are collected and processed into nutrient-rich compost. This final product is then used to naturally fertilize the university’s gardens and green spaces, creating a closed-loop system.
