CHULA ZERO WASTE
The Chula Zero Waste Project is a waste and hazardous waste management initiative at Chulalongkorn University. It is operated by the Environmental Research Institute and the Office of Physical Resources Management, in collaboration with faculty members, students, and staff who are committed to sustainable waste management.
Project Goals
The Chula Zero Waste Project aims to manage solid and hazardous waste within Chulalongkorn University in a systematic and sustainable manner. It also seeks to raise awareness among students and staff about the importance of waste reduction and proper waste segregation, reflecting the university’s commitment to social responsibility and global citizenship.
Objectives
Chula Zero Waste operates in accordance with the Waste Management Hierarchy and the 3Rs principle: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. The project focuses on minimizing and preventing waste at its source through a variety of activities and initiatives, including:
- Measures to reduce single-use plastic waste across the university
- The My Bottle Project, which provides free drinking water dispensers throughout campus and encourages the use of reusable water bottles
- The My Cup Project, which supports coffee shops that offer discounts to customers who bring their own reusable cups
- Integrated bioplastic waste management through the Zero-Waste Cup initiative
- The Green Office Project, promoting office waste reduction and waste separation
- Hazardous waste and electronic waste (E-Waste) separation bin projects
Commitment to a Green University
Through the Chula Zero Waste Project, Chulalongkorn University has reduced the use of plastic bags on campus by 90%, equivalent to approximately 4.7 million bags. In addition, a total of 493 tons of waste has been properly separated and managed since the project began.
The project also continuously shares knowledge and best practices in sustainable waste management with the wider community, including government agencies, private sector organizations, and educational institutions.
More Information
Departments
Sustainable Environment Research Institute
Chulalongkorn University
