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University : Siam University
Country : Thailand
Web Address : https://sustainability.siam.edu
SI 2.2 Implementation of Waste Management Systems
[2.2.4] Organic Waste Treatment
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| Animal meals |
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| Compost / Fertilizer and EM water |
| Value-added pet foods |
| Organic Waste Treatment (Siam University, Thailand) |
Description:
Siam University continues to run the Project of “Green University” Campaign for organic waste treatment in our campus and surroundings for several years. This year, we have many projects relating to environment and waste management. All staff and students including merchants in all canteens are asked to separate organic waste (i.e., cooked foods left from consumption and raw materials left from preparation) from inorganic waste (i.e., dishes, plastic bottles and glasses). Siam University has also provided a food waste composter that is intalled near separated waste bins in order to manage easily and conviniently.
In 2024, total food waste/organic waste is around 90.65 tons. Most of food waste have been used for feed meal and utilized for compost (40 tons) and biological fermentation water (EM water) around 35 tons, within the university while the rest of waste is sent to the garbage collectors from Phasi Charoen Municipality Office. Therefore, almost 90% of organic waste is treated.
In addition, Siam University has concerned the sustainability within the campus and community surroundings. One of the activities is the utilization of organic waste for feeding maggots, which is an alternative protein source to pet food products. This project contributed to organic waste treatment, leading to value-added products and additional income to community.