Reporters: Asst.Prof. Saowanee Chaipech, Dr. kittichon Utaynapun, Asst.Prof. Sudanai Krualee, Mr. Ugrit Chammari
Evidence Date: 2024 Nov
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The announcement from Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya on sustainable consumption and production since A.D.2022.
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Evidence I : Eco-friendly Loy Krathong Festival for a Green University
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, committed to fostering knowledge alongside cultivating awareness of art, culture, and environmental conservation, has undertaken a vital mission to preserve and perpetuate the Loy Krathong Festival as a cherished element of Thailand’s cultural heritage to ensure its sustainable continuation within Thai society. Each year, the university organizes the event “Eco-friendly Loy Krathong Festival”, promoting the use of natural materials such as banana leaves, flowers, and banana stalks instead of synthetic or plastic materials. This initiative aims to reduce waste pollution in rivers and canals, minimize environmental impact, and encourage the appreciation of local wisdom and traditional craftsmanship that embody the essence of Thai identity. In addition to its campaign to reduce plastic use, the university also holds competitions for Krathong-making from natural materials, performances of Thai arts and culture, and educational activities to raise awareness of environmental conservation among students, staff, and the surrounding community. Through these initiatives, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya demonstrates its steadfast dedication to being a center of learning that not only produces knowledgeable and capable graduates but also serves as a leading institution in preserving Thai art, culture, and the environment to pass on the beauty and values of the Loy Krathong tradition sustainably to future generations.
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Evidence II : From farm waste to functional design: The eco pot project
On November 15, 2024, the Office of Innovation Management and Technology Transfer (RUTS IMTT), led by Associate Professor Worapong Boonchuaytan, Director of the Office, accompanied a team of student entrepreneurs who had received funding from the Technology and Innovation Entrepreneurs Development Fund (TED Fund) to participate in TED FUND GRANT DAY 2024: EMPOWERING GROWTH. Among the funded organizational-level innovation projects was the plant pot made from coffee husk and bagasse, developed by Mr. Khomsak Thanomnam, an alumnus of the Faculty of Engineering. The innovation utilizes coffee husk and bagasse that both agricultural by-products to form biodegradable plant pots made entirely from natural materials, completely eliminating the use of plastics. The pots also contain essential nutrients that support plant growth during the nursery stage and allow roots to penetrate through the pot naturally as the plant continues to develop.
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