2.2.2 Campus food waste

Srinakharinwirot University is firmly committed to environmental sustainability and responsible resource management across all its campuses. For the year 2025, the university has systematically monitored, recorded, and managed its waste generation in alignment with global sustainability standards, specifically contributing to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Under Indicator 2.2.2 regarding campus food waste, the university evaluates the total volume of food discarded or lost uneaten by all campus catering services, normalizing the data to reflect sustainable operational practices per person across the entire institution.

According to the official Srinakharinwirot University Sustainability Dashboard for 2025, the total volume of waste collected across all categories reached 3,340,672.76 kilograms. Within this comprehensive framework, the total food waste generated across all campus catering services and dining facilities amounts to 14,992 kilograms, which is equivalent to 14.992 metric tons. This food waste accounts for 0.4% of the total waste stream and is actively repurposed through sustainable initiatives such as fish feeding and organic management. Managing this and other waste streams effectively has collectively enabled the university to achieve a cumulative carbon offset of 195,965.57 kgCO2e, demonstrating a measurable positive impact on campus climate action.

The distribution of the total campus waste for 2025 highlights the relative proportion of food waste against other managed streams, providing clear data for institutional reporting:

As detailed in the distribution above, general waste forms the largest share at 3,134,815.5 kg (93.8%), directed to secure landfills, while recyclable waste totals 93,877.6 kg (2.8%) through commercial recycling channels. Agricultural waste contributes 58,583 kg (1.8%) utilized for fertilizer production, and hazardous or infectious waste accounts for 38,404.5 kg (1.1%) managed via safe incineration. Food waste stands at 14,992 kg (0.4%), reflecting targeted controls in campus dining areas. Through these rigorous accounting practices and waste reduction strategies, Srinakharinwirot University continues to foster a sustainable, low-carbon campus environment. 

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