RDI,NPU Holds Workshop on Waste Value Creation and Recycling Market

RDI,NPU Holds Workshop on Waste Value Creation and Recycling Market

Research and Development Institute, Nakhon Phanom University Holds Workshop on Waste Value Creation and Recycling Market

On 13 August 2026, the Research and Development Institute, Nakhon Phanom University (NPU) organized a workshop on Value-Based Waste Management and a Recycling Market Workshop. The opening ceremony was chaired by Assistant Professor Dr. Khomsak Harachai, Director of the Research and Development Institute, who also addressed the objectives of the event.

The program included training on how to turn waste into economic value, strategies for generating income from recyclable materials, and a hands-on recycling market where participants bought and sold recyclable waste. Participants also received complimentary floor cleaner and bathroom cleaning solution as part of the environmental campaign.

The event successfully collected 157 kilograms of recyclable waste, including:

  • Plastic bottles: 65 kg
  • Paper: 90 kg
  • Aluminum cans: 2 kg

The strong participation and positive response demonstrated the potential of developing the recycling market into a sustainable waste management mechanism within the university.

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The activity supported several SDGs promoted by Nakhon Phanom University:

  • SDG 4: Quality Education through experiential learning
  • SDG 11: Sustainable and livable university environment
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action by reducing landfill waste
  • SDG 17: Partnerships with recycling businesses and local communities

The Research and Development Institute extends its appreciation to its partner organizations, including the Nakhon Phanom Provincial Office of Natural Resources and Environment, the Faculty of Management Science and Information Technology, the College of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, the Academic Resources Center, and the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science, for their valuable support in making the Recycling Market Workshop a success.