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University Rating System (HURS)
University : Siam University
Country : Thailand
Web Address : https://sustainability.siam.edu
SI 2.2 Implementation of Waste Management Systems
[2.2.4.2] Total volume organic waste produced (tons)
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| Organic waste produced, 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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| Food Waste | 76.444 | 74.659 |
| Food-soiled paper waste | 16.755 | 15.991 |
| Total | 93.199 | 90.65 |
Organic waste is any material that is biodegradable and comes from either plant or animal. Examples of organic waste include green waste, food waste, food-soiled paper, non-hazardous wood waste, green waste, and landscape and pruning waste. Most organic waste in our campus are food waste and food-soiled paper waste including tissues, paper towels, napkins, tea bags, paper food boxes, etc. In 2024, food waste/organic waste is produced approximately 90.65 tons, consisting of food waste around 74 tons and food-soiled paper waste around 16 tons. According to the organic waste in year 2023, there is a slight decrease in the organic waste approximately 2.549 tons (2.74%).
Amount of organic waste (metric ton) generated in 2024 = 90.65 tons
Amount of organic waste (metric ton) generated in 2023 = 93.199 tons