12.2.3 Policy waste disposal - hazardous materials
Srinakharinwirot University manages waste and hazardous materials within a broader institutional commitment to carbon neutrality and zero waste. Under the “SWU Zero Carbon” and “SWU Zero Waste” policy framework, the University sets quantified annual targets to reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and general waste, while promoting systematic waste separation, wastewater treatment and reuse, and campus-wide awareness among staff, students and on-campus operators. These measures provide the operational backbone for safe collection, segregation and treatment of different waste streams, including hazardous and potentially harmful materials, in line with environmental regulations. By embedding waste and hazardous materials management into its climate and resource-efficiency agenda, the University demonstrates a practical and integrated approach to responsible waste disposal.
Carbon Neutrality Policy (SWU Zero Carbon) by 2050 and Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2065, and Waste Separation within the University (SWU Zero Waste)
The University shall reduce energy consumption within its premises by decreasing electricity and tap water usage by 5% each year, and promoting the replacement of existing lighting with LED bulbs and the replacement of air conditioners with energy-saving units (Energy Label No. 5) throughout the campus.
The University shall plant trees and expand green areas on campus every year in order to increase its carbon credit.
The University shall reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 5% each year.
The University shall support the use of alternative energy sources, such as solar cells and solar floating systems, and shall cooperate with external agencies in energy conservation initiatives.
The University shall encourage the retrofitting of existing buildings and the construction of new buildings in accordance with energy-saving and energy-efficiency principles.
The University shall support wastewater treatment and the reuse of treated water within the campus, for example for watering trees and green areas.
The University shall promote waste separation within the campus and implement waste management measures to reduce the volume of all types of waste.
The University shall provide education and raise awareness on waste separation among students and staff, and foster a sense of responsibility regarding waste segregation among students, personnel, academic staff and business operators within the University.
The University shall reduce general (non-recyclable) waste within the campus by decreasing the quantity of such waste by 10% each year.
This policy shall take effect from the date of its announcement.
(Update: 2 December B.E. 2564 (2021))
Source1: https://soc.swu.ac.th/green-office
The Faculty of Social Sciences at SWU promotes a green office operational policy that includes waste minimisation, responsible use of resources, and proper management of waste throughout all processes. This policy emphasises reducing waste generation, improving disposal practices, and increasing awareness among staff and students regarding environmental responsibility, including responsible separation and handling of potentially hazardous waste materials in accordance with relevant environmental regulations.
This infographic from the Faculty of Social Sciences illustrates institutional measures implemented to reduce electricity, water and resource consumption. The policy includes guidelines for efficient air-conditioning practices, responsible electricity use, paper reduction, water conservation, waste management, environmental protection actions, and printer/document usage reduction. These measures demonstrate how SWU promotes responsible resource use and consumption in daily university operations.