12.2.5 Policy for minimisation of plastic use

Srinakharinwirot University promotes a campus-wide transition away from single-use plastics through its formal policy on reducing plastic bags and prohibiting foam food containers. The policy sets clear requirements for on-campus vendors to phase out plastic bags, foam packaging, plastic cups, plastic cutlery and straws, and to replace them with reusable, paper-based or biodegradable alternatives. Shops are encouraged to use incentive measures such as discounts, to actively communicate with customers about refusing plastic, and to support the use of personal lunch boxes and refillable bottles. By embedding these expectations into everyday food and beverage services, the University fosters behavioural change among students, staff and visitors and significantly reduces plastic waste generated on campus.

SWU Policy on Reducing the Use of Plastic Bags and Prohibiting the Use of Foam Food Containers

1. All shops within Srinakharinwirot University shall reduce the use of plastic bags and refrain from using foam food containers and foam-based products within the University premises.

2. All shops within Srinakharinwirot University shall refrain from using plastic drinking cups and instead use reusable cups or paper cups, and shall not use plastic cup carriers for beverages.

3. All shops within Srinakharinwirot University shall jointly promote the reduction of plastic bag usage and the prohibition of foam food containers, and shall identify appropriate incentive measures for customers, such as offering discounts.

4. All shops within Srinakharinwirot University shall communicate with and encourage customers to reduce the use of plastic bags and shall not actively promote or support the use of plastic bags.

5. All shops within Srinakharinwirot University shall reduce the use of plastic spoons, forks and straws, and shall first ask customers whether they require plastic cutlery and plastic straws before providing them.

6. All shops within Srinakharinwirot University shall promote the use of cloth bags, reusable bags or paper bags instead of plastic bags.

7. Shops are permitted to use food packaging products that are biodegradable and environmentally friendly, and shall not charge additional costs to customers for such packaging.

8. The use of plastic bags for hot food is permitted only where necessary.

9. All shops within Srinakharinwirot University shall jointly encourage and foster good environmental practices among students, staff, academic personnel and the general public on campus, such as supporting the use of personal lunch boxes and refillable bottles for food and beverages.

This policy shall take effect from the date of its announcement.

(Update: 2 December B.E. 2564 (2021))

SOURCE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18HTM0GRtCCYhXHyFdG5P4NKhncIZ2JLg/view?usp=drive_link