KMUTT provide a clear and concise policy on sustainable development, environmental preservation and sustainability. KMUTT pursuing sufficiency economy philosophy for sustainable development with surrounding communities; moreover, focusing on consevation of biodiversity and maintenance of ecosystem. To achieve the target, KMUTT transform campus to be an integral learning space where staffs and students become a main role to contribute sustainable development awarness at every opportunity or as known as social change agent. In term of responsible consumption and production, KMUTT provide food safety policy to ensure that all students and staffs can access to clean water and healthy food. This would represent on their safety life while study at KMUTT.

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) Order No. 0008/2561

Subject: Appointment of the Food and Drinking Water Safety Working Committee within KMUTT (FOOD SAFETY)

Pursuant to King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Announcement No. 2/2555 regarding the KMUTT Safety Policy, which aims for the University to be a model and good example of safety management for students, personnel, and surrounding communities, and to extend the application of these management systems to government and private sectors for the overall benefit of the nation, KMUTT, by virtue of the authority under Clause 1.9 of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Order No. 0086/2558 dated January 23, 2558, concerning the assignment and delegation of authority to educational administrators, hereby appoints the Food and Drinking Water Safety Working Committee within KMUTT (FOOD SAFETY) consisting of the following individuals:

The Advisory Committee shall have the following power and duties:

To provide consultation for the implementation of the food and drinking water quality inspection project within KMUTT, ensuring its smooth operation and alignment with the University’s objectives.

KMUTT provide a clear and concise policy on sustainable development, environmental preservation and sustainability. towards building a sustainable society is a modern and caring democratic society and develop the world’s ecosystems. Guidelines for this sustainable university. by adhering to the philosophy of sufficiency economy as a base for decision-making leading to the creation of graduates and personnel who help leaders of change to achieve a desirable society  which the university supports. Promote and formulate policies for operations in accordance with the ministerial regulations prescribing supplies and procurement methods that the government wants to promote or support (No. 2) 2020. on environmentally friendly parcels with support Promote and publicize the personnel in the university departments to see the importance of and is ready to be a part of changing new behaviors, choosing products and services that are environmentally friendly. as well as aiming to expand the effect on both the public and private agencies to benefit the nation.

MINISTERIAL REGULATION

Prescribing the Goods and Methods of Procurement that the State Desires to Promote or Support (No. 2)

B.E. 2020

         Pursuant to the powers under Section 5, paragraph one, Section 56, paragraph one (1) (c) (2) (7) and paragraph two, Section 65, paragraph two, and Section 75, paragraph two of the Government Procurement and Supplies Management Act B.E. 2017, the Minister of Finance issues the following Ministerial Regulations:

         The item to cancel the name of Section 2, Enterprise and Occupation Promotion Supplies and Supplies for the Disadvantaged, and the contents of Sections 5, 6, and 7 of the Ministerial Regulations on Supplies and Procurement Methods for Supplies that the State Wants to Promote or Support, B.E. 2020, and to use the following instead.

Chapter 2

Enterprise and occupation promotion parcels

Item 5 in this category

         “Enterprise and occupation promotion materials” means products, pieces of work, or services produced or prepared to promote Thai start-up entrepreneurs or to develop the technological, industrial, or product or service capabilities of small and mediumsized enterprises, community enterprises, occupational groups under the supervision of government agencies or certified by government agencies, or other occupational groups of the same nature, or organizations or foundations for people with disabilities or welfare organizations certified by government agencies.

         Section 6 The following enterprise and occupation promotion parcels are parcels that the state wishes to promote or support:

         (1) Products of occupational groups in villages and sub-districts with the following characteristics:

                   (a) is a person who lives in that community and comes together in groups of five or more people to work to increase income and improve the quality of life in that village and subdistrict.

           Section 3 : To revoke the content of (a) of (1) of Section 29 of the Ministerial Regulations on Supplies and Meth ods for Procurement of Supplies that the State Wishes to Promote or Support, B.E. 2020, and to use the following instead:

• Every state institution of higher education

           Section 4 : The content of Section 31 of the Ministerial Regulations on the Procurement of Supplies and Methods for the Procurement of Supplies that the State Wishes to Promote or Support, B.E. 2563, shall be repealed and the following shall be used instead:

           Section 31 : requires government agencies to hire consultants in accordance with Section 29 (1) (a) within the scope of the fields provided for teaching within the respective higher education institutions for the benefit of truly promoting academics and research. Government agencies must operate under the following conditions:

• The project leader or project administrator must be a personnel of that state higher education institution.
• The operation must be carried out by key personnel of that state higher education institution, not less than eighty percent of the total number of personnel in the project.

           The hiring of consultants under paragraph one shall be carried out by a specific method. If a government agency does not wish to hire by a specific method, the government agency may use a general invitation to hire or a selection method. However, the provision of academic services or research and development by a government higher education institution must not adversely affect teaching, research, or other normal duties of civil servants, faculty, students, and educational personnel.

Given on December 8, 2020

Arkom Termpittayapaisit

Minister of Finance

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) With a clear policy towards becoming a sustainable university, KMUTT is committed to reducing the use and release of hazardous substances that affect the safety of students. By systematically reporting the possession, use and discharge of hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, kmut is a university with safety management that is a model and a good example for students. It also aims to expand the impact on both public and private sectors in applying these management systems to the nation.

Announcement of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

Safety Policy in KMUTT

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

To ensure that King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) maintains a model and positive example of safety management for students, staff, and the surrounding community, and to expand the impact of these management systems to both public and private sectors, KMUTT has adopted the following safety management policies.

1. KMUTT is committed to establishing a safety management system that is fully consistent with its vision for energy, environment, safety and occupational health, and is continuously monitored for development.

2. KMUTT is committed to establishing a safety management system within the university to ensure that all students and personnel operating within the university are confident in their safety in life, property, and health, as well as in their work environment. This system is continuously monitored and developed.

3. KMUTT has a mission to carry out university activities in a safety manner that strictly complies with government regulations and standards.

4. KMUTT has a mission to develop methods to eliminate, treat, or avoid the use of hazardous substances or methods that affect the safety of KMUTT students, personnel, and the surrounding community.

5. KMUTT is committed to reducing the use and release of hazardous substances and hazardous waste that affect the safety of students, personnel and surrounding communities by systematically reporting the possession, use and release of those hazardous substances and waste.

6. KMUTT is committed to organizing a work safety system for personnel in accordance with standards and to continuously develop learning about safety standards and safe work for students and personnel at all levels.

7. KMUTT will communicate, promote and publicize the rules and regulations according to KMUTT’s safety management policy to students, personnel and other agencies involved in the operation so that they are aware of the information and adhere to the same guidelines throughout the university. This can be disseminated and expanded to the public and community.

Therefore, this announcement is made for your information and to be adhered to simultaneously.

Announced on May 7, 2019

(Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suvit Saetia)

President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

Handout of hazardous Waste of KMUTT

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) there is a clear policy towards becoming a sustainable university, which means striving for the creation of a sustainable society, i.e.,   a modern and caring sovereign society, caring for and developing the world’s ecosystems. This approach to sustainable universities. This happens when using the “sufficiency economy philosophy” as the base for decision-making. This leads to the creation of graduates and staff who help each other to become leaders of change in order to achieve a desirable society (Social Change Agent), which the university has a waste management system, which is the policy of the university with the support of the management. The management system has been developed taking into account activities within the university. Encourage everyone to participate in various forms of waste management, such as promoting waste sorting, as waste sorting can reuse some of the waste that can be used. This will reduce the amount of waste that needs to be disposed of. Organize waste collection and transportation systems within the university and outside to ensure proper and correct waste management. As well as promoting cognitive and practical aspects of university. For more information as link :  http://sustainable.kmutt.ac.th/waste/say-no-to-single-use-plastics/

Handout for Waste  Management of KMUTT

Solid waste generated within King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi waste will be sorted into 5 categories: food waste, recyclable waste, non-recyclable waste, toxic waste, and material waste and some types of waste are used, for example, food waste will be brought into the biogas system. Recycled waste will go to the waste bank. Some of the scrap material is recycled or enters the waste bank.

The waste that KMUTT cannot process or dispose of. will be sent to be disposed of through the BMA. The BMA will be sent to the Nong Khaem Solid Waste Disposal Center to enter the waste management system.

Nong Khaem Solid Waste Disposal Center

KMUTT set up Plastic Reduction program since 2015 and make our goal to “No BIG 4” single use plastics usage (Plastic Bags / Plastic bottles / Plastic Straws / Plastic spoon and fork) within KMUTT by  2020. For plastic reduction program, KMUTT initiate the campaign since 2015 which educate and promote all students and staff to reduce plastic bottle by using personal mug campaign. In 2018, KMUTT has launched student engagement projects which one of the most attractive project is “Say No to Single Use Plastic “ which fit to the goal of Plastic Reduction Program in KMUTT. Also, in 2018 KMUTT promote Personal Food Container usage for all in KMUTT which align to Personal mug usage. For this campaign ,all canteen, food court , coffee shops and convenient store  join these activities by 5 baths discount per each of personal food container usage and personal mug usage. Furthermore, KMUTT launch  the new campaign to reduce plastic bag by promote all freshman to use fabric bag and reuse bag. Moreover, KMUTT Student council promote  this campaign to all students in KMUTT to make KMUTT can reach our goal by 2020.

Announcement of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

Measures to reduce the use of single use plastics

Within King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) is committed to developing a highquality energy, environment, safety, and occupational health management system within the university to meet standards and serve as a model for the community and society. Therefore, we promote the prevention of environmental pollution caused by single use plastic packaging. This initiative aims to address environmental issues seriously and mitigate global warming, support the university’s commitment to sustainability in line with the SDGs 2030 goals, and promote the health and well being of the KMUTT community. This commitment necessitates serious and ongoing measures.

To encourage cooperation from all sectors in creating a system to reduce single-use plastic waste, the following measures are hereby announced:

1. Business operators of shops, convenience stores, and food shops within all areas of the university are requested to refrain from providing plastic bags, except for ready to eat cooked food, starting from July 25, 2018.

2. Business operators of shops, convenience stores, and food shops within all university areas are requested not to use plastic forks and straws without customer request or without first asking the customer.

3. All units within the university should publicize, campaign, remind, and raise awareness, as well as issue additional related announcements if necessary, to encourage everyone within the unit to reduce and stop using single use plastics, ensuring strict adherence to these measures for sustainable health and the environment.

          Therefore, it is announced for general information and compliance.

Announced on July 3, 2018

(Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sakarindr Phumirat)          

President of King Mongkut’s University

KMUTT provides waste management system and encourages student and staff to reduce, reuse, recycle and proper management on treatment and disposal which comply to standard practice and SDG2030. Both municipal solid waste and hazardous waste are managed according to waste hierarchy of reduction, reuse, recycle, treatment and responsible disposal. KMUTT is committed to

          1.Waste minimization and waste reduction   : Encourage waste source reduction by using the waste minimization and reduce hazardous chemical usage and encourage using products that can be reused or recycled.

          2.Reuse and repair : Encourage to reuse equipment, materials or chemicals and repair equipment, materials that can be efficiently use.

          3.Recycle: Encourage to recycling of Aluminums and steel cans, cardboard, glass bottles, paper, plastic cartons, scrap metal, shoe bank, textile bank, toner and ink jet cartridges by using recyclable waste bank. Also, encourage to recycling hazardous materials or chemicals if it can be efficiently done.

          4.Treatment :  Encourage to manage both municipal solid waste and hazardous waste in standard practices and meet regulations on waste treatment.

          5.Responsible disposal : Ensure disposal in both municipal solid waste, hazardous waste and electrical waste (E Waste) are carried out in standard practices and meet regulations. Ensure all waste are managed with manual and followed standard practices.

In 2019, KMUTT launch  the new campaign to reduce plastic bag by promote all freshman to use fabric bag and reuse bag. All freshmen students get their own fabric bag from University at the beginning of the year. Also, there are more than 20 “Please Reuse Me “corners within campus where provide fabric bags for borrowing . Furthermore, KMUTT communicate all student and staff to join this campaign by using E communication via Facebook, Line, Instagram and video clip to promote KMUTT’s fabric bag usage which provide for all in a reasonable price in KMUTT bookstore . All convenient stores such as 7-ELEVEN, Amazon and D’ORO coffee shop, bookstores, outsources,  canteen and food courts within KMUTT have joined the campaign .Moreover, KMUTT Student council promote this campaign to all students in KMUTT which make KMUTT can reach our goal to plastic usage reduction by 2020. According to our activities above , the result in 2019 shows 60% reduction of plastics usage in KMUTT compare to 2017 baseline.

KMUTT launch  the new campaign to reduce plastic bag by promote all freshman to use fabric bag and reuse bag. All  students get their own fabric bag from University at the beginning of the year. Also, there are more than 20 “Please Reuse Me “corners within campus where provide fabric bags for borrowing . Furthermore, KMUTT communicate all student and staff to join this campaign by using E communication via Facebook, Line, Instagram and video clip to promote KMUTT’s fabric bag usage which provide for all in a reasonable price in KMUTT bookstore . All convenient stores such as 7-ELEVEN, Amazon and D’ORO coffee shop, bookstores, outsources,  canteen and food courts within KMUTT have joined the campaign .Moreover, KMUTT Student council promote this campaign to all students in KMUTT which make KMUTT can reach our goal to plastic usage reduction by 2020. According to our activities above , the result in 2019 shows 60% reduction of plastics usage in KMUTT compare to 2017 baseline.

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi has a practice and has an environmentally friendly procurement policy.

Learning Exchange building

Learning Exchange building (LX) at Bangmod campus is going to open in October, 2019. The concept design of building is education in the 21th century under the slogan of “EVERY WHERE IS FOR LEARNING, EVERTY TIME IS LEARNING AND EVERY ONE IS EDUCATOR”. This building is designed and constructed base on US Green Building Council’s LEED rating system. TREES help guiding for design and construct architecture that is environmental friendly and can increase occupant well–being and productivity comprehensively. The following table shows construction materials which not only made from recycled material but also receive green or eco label where

R– Products made from recycled material
L– In–house product ( save energy on transportation and support local business)
G– Green products and eco label

1. Amount of waste generated

Description: King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi the amount of waste generated is   563,545 kg/year.kg/year.

2. Amount of waste recycled

Description: King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Recycled waste 114,891 kg/year

3. Amount of waste sent to landfill

Description: King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi has garbage sent to the landfill waste 469,019 kg/year.

To achieve the KMUTT university policy, municipal solid waste (MSW) management system has been developed since 2002. The system consists of the three main parts: waste segregation, waste collection and waste utilization. Organic waste, recycled waste, non-recycled waste, toxic waste and workshop waste are generate within campus. The system is continuously developing through various activities such as exhibition and training program, which occur 5 times per year. The chart below provides information on the rate of municipal solid waste generation in kilograms/capita-year. Most recently, the generation rate of municipal solid waste, Garden waste, was 31.04 kilograms/capita-year in early 2006. At 35.84 kilograms/person per year, in 2025 it may be reduced by 51.90 %.

KMUTT Municipal solid wastes in 2025