RMUTT International Day 2024
26/08/2024
Engineering Faculty at RMUTT Initiates Waste Return to the Community Program
01/10/2024
Textile Engineering at RMUTT Produces ‘Happiness Bags’,
To support the reduction of plastic usage, to donate to patients in Hospitals
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sorapong Phavasupree, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at RMUTT, announced that the Faculty of Engineering has consistently engaged in environmental projects. The recent project, managed by Asst. Prof. Sriprapai Juynoy, involves producing 400 fabric bags for carrying medications. These are donated to Thanyaburi Hospital, Mahavajiralongkorn Thanyaburi Hospital in Pathum Thani Province, and Paktong Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Amphoe Patho, Chumphon Province. The initiative has garnered interest and participation from faculty and students and is expected to expand further.
The project aligns with the sustainable development goals, particularly in sustainable production and consumption. These reusable fabric bags help reduce plastic waste and promote responsible resource usage by encouraging the avoidance of plastic bags. Moreover, the project highlights additional benefits and positive impacts. For instance, the production of plastic bags releases significant greenhouse gases, so reducing plastic production helps mitigate global warming. Additionally, plastic bag production uses substantial natural resources, such as crude oil. Thus, reducing plastic bag usage helps conserve these resources.
The Dean also acknowledged the support from Rattan Apparel Co., Ltd., which provided high-quality fabric for the project. The three hospitals received the bags for free distribution to service recipients and the general public, enhancing daily convenience. The Bags of Happiness project exemplifies RMUTT’s commitment to health, community welfare, and environmental care. For more information, visit www.engineer.rmutt.ac.th and the Facebook page – Textile Innovation Lab “TIL.”
Reported by: Public Relations Department, RMUTT. Photos: Faculty of Engineering, RMUTT.
