Research and Innovation/Outreach and Engagement/Teaching and Learning/Policy and Operation
Reporters: Asst.Prof. Saowanee Chaipech, Dr. kittichon Utaynapun, Asst.Prof. Sudanai Krualee, Mr. Ugrit Chammari
Evidence Date: during 2024 May-June
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Related Indicators: Please put related SDGs indicators 12.2.4
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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 Sustainable collaboration between RUTS and local enterprises
The Office of Innovation Management and Technology Transfer, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTs), in collaboration with the Industrial Promotion Center Region 11, Songkhla Province, has implemented an upcycling product development initiative under the project titled “Enhancing SME Businesses through the Application of the BCG Economic Model, Fiscal Year 2024.” As part of this initiative, faculty members and students have utilized fabric waste materials to develop upcycled products, including neck pillows and tote bags, in collaboration with Archer Sport Co., Ltd., Yala Province. In addition, palm fiber extracted from palmyra trees has been employed to produce palm-fiber bags in partnership with Nodthing Co., Ltd., Songkhla Province.
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Evidence II Empowering coastal communities through marine waste innovation
The Ban Modtanoy fishing community at Trang Province, discarded fishing nets which often accumulate as marine waste, pose significant environmental challenges to coastal ecosystems. To address this issue, an innovative approach has been developed to repurpose these abandoned nets into woven bag products, combining waste reduction, recycling, and creative value addition into souvenirs. The initiative focuses on transforming waste materials into functional and eco-friendly consumer goods, thereby minimizing environmental impact while generating economic and social benefits for local communities. By integrating appropriate technologies and local craftsmanship, this process not only diverts plastic waste from the marine environment but also creates sustainable livelihood opportunities through green innovation and circular economy practices. This activity was driven by researchers under the 2023-2024 Innovation Community Project, titled “Empowering Coastal Communities at Trang Province for Responsible Fisheries Management.”
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