The Community Participatory Waste Management of Phosai Romyen community, Nakhon Luang District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

Abstract

     The issue of waste constitutes a significant challenge within Thai society; moreover, economic and social change leads to increased waste production. The waste problems have implications for public health and the environment. The human also gets lousy well-being. Inadequate waste management exacerbates the waste problem, perpetuating environmental impacts and becoming an ongoing concern. One of the primary root causes is a need for more community collaboration. To effectively address the waste issue, a participatory approach involving community members becomes crucial, achieved through waste reduction and segregation using the principles of the 3Rs. The community of Phosai Romyen in Nakhon Luang District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, has successfully applied the 3R approach, leading to commendable results and recognition as a model community for managing organic waste. This accomplishment serves as the province's inaugural learning hub and exemplar in community-based waste management.