Evaluation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Achievements of the "Recycling Market" Activity of The Learning Resources and Educational Media Centre, Mae Fah Luang University

Abstract

        This study investigated greenhouse gas reduction efforts from the "Recycling Market" activity of the Learning Resources and Educational Media Centre, Mae Fah Luang University. The objective was to evaluate the greenhouse gas reduction and student participation from the Recycled Waste Market project during the year 2022-2025. The data collected included 1,782.20 kilograms of recyclable waste. The results show that the most abundant recyclable waste is plastic bottles. Furthermore, a satisfaction survey of 379 participants from 2024-2025 was analyzed, with students from the School of Management showing the highest participation.
        The study calculated the greenhouse gas reduction by calculating the recyclable waste data from the project and found that it reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 3,839.00 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (kgCO2eq), equivalent to planting 404.10 trees. The evaluation revealed that student participation has increased year-over-year. They learned most about the project through Facebook and reported the highest level of satisfaction with the project, with an average score of 4.70. This project can be used to support Mae Fah Luang University's environmental operations to achieve the next MFU Net Zero goal in 2050.