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University : Siam University
Country : Thailand
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SI 2.2 Implementation of Waste Management Systems
[2.2.3] Inorganic waste treatment
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| Inorganic Waste Treatment (Siam University, Thailand) |
Description:
Siam University is fully aware of our responsible for waste management and our responsibility to environment. More than 90% of inorganic waste such as rubbish, trash, discarded paper, plastic, and metal is recycled and treated. The inorganic waste treatment has been done by waste separation and management through the “Big Cleaning Day Project” and “Zero Waste Project”. These projects are organized regularly with cooperation from Research Center for Community Development, Office of Student Affairs, the Student Union of Siam University, and Phasi Chareon District Office. Most inorganic waste (i.e., plastic bottles, discarded paper, plastic, metal, etc.) was sold to the buyers from outside the university. Moreover, a couple of inorganic waste, such as rubber tires have been also recycled to new products through our continuous “Beautiful Alley Project”, which has been organized by the university and surrounding community.
[2.2.3] Total volume inorganic waste produced (tons)
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| Inorganic waste produced and managed, Siam University |
Description:
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Type of Waste (Produced) |
Year 2023 Total (Metric ton) |
Year 2024 Total (Metric ton) |
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| Papers | 14.581 | 11.185 |
| Plastics | 12.593 | 10.152 |
| Aluminum cans | 17.708 | 15.101 |
| Other, i.e., glasses, rubbers, straws, etc. | 1.195 | 1.005 |
| Total | 46.077 | 37.443 |
In 2024, the inorganic waste produced has decreased from the last year around 18.7%.
Amount of inorganic waste (metric ton) generated in 2024 = 37.443 tons
Amount of inorganic waste (metric ton) generated in 2023 = 46.077 tons
[2.2.3] Total volume inorganic waste treated (tons)
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Type of Waste (Treated) |
Year 2023 Total (Metric ton) |
Year 2024 Total (Metric ton) |
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| Papers | 14.581 | 11.185 |
| Plastics | 12.593 | 10.152 |
| Aluminum cans | 17.708 | 15.101 |
| Other, i.e., glasses, rubbers, straws, etc. | 0.139 | 0.105 |
| Total | 45.021 | 36.543 |
Description:
According to 3.1 Carbon Neutrality and 3R: “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” programs for university’s waste, all recycled waste (e.g., plastics, papers, aluminum cans, glasses, etc.) are sold to waste buyers from outside including a decreased in single-use plastics and papers within the campus. Therefore, amount of inorganic waste treated in 2024 was almost 90%.
Amount of inorganic waste (metric ton) treated in 2024 = 36.543 tons
Amount of inorganic waste (metric ton) treated in 2023 = 45.021 tons