SUT: Policy for minimisation of plastic use

1. SUT Say No Plastic

Suranaree University of Technology has a policy to reduce the use of plastic in all areas, "SUT Say No Plastic" by implementing five measures in collaboration with merchants within the university. Do not dispense plastic bags with handles from convenience stores, except for hot items. Do not automatically dispense plastic spoons, forks, plastic straws, and seasonings, but let the service recipient pick them up by themselves. Refrain from using foam and clear plastic boxes (only bagasse and paper-based packaging can be used). Reduce the use of tubes with plastic wraps. If necessary, use paper wraps instead. Discount on personal mugs and lunch boxes for food and beverages. According to the "SUT Zero Waste" action plan, the university aims to reduce the amount of waste. This responds strategically to the University’s development plan on Building a Green University and encouragement from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy to support sustainable development following BCG principles by eliminating plastic and using biodegradable alternatives. There are 17 shops and beverage shops in the cafeteria. Nine shops reduced the use of plastic cups and straws and substitute biodegradable glass by 50%.

2. Campaign to use biodegradable glass and straws

According to the "SUT Zero Waste" action plan, the university aims to reduce the amount of waste. This responds strategically to University Development on Building a Green University and Notification of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy to support sustainable development following BCG principles by eliminating plastic and using biodegradable alternatives. There are 17 shops and beverage shops in the cafeteria. Nine shops reduced the use of plastic cups and straws and substitute biodegradable glass by 50%.

3. Eco-friendly mesh bags

The university has organized an activity to distribute eco-friendly net bags. Reduce the use of plastic bags to store recyclable waste to be sold at the Recycling Materials Bank. MIT It is also an aid in separating recyclable waste.

4. Paper Reduction Policy

The university has announced a policy on saving measures, which is an essential policy for all employees and students to be aware of and adhere to their duties that must be taken seriously and continuously at all times in order to conserve natural resources and the environment and to ensure that all limited resources and energy are used economically. It consists of 7 saving measures, 1 of which is consumables saving, sending foreign mail, and copying documents. This has reduced paper consumption by 5,793,368 sheets/year and greenhouse gas emissions by 20,979 tons CO2e/year.