Dr. Natworapol Rachsiriwatcharabul, President of Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, revealed that the university has consistently prioritized environmental and sustainability issues. In collaboration with public and private sector organizations, RMUTP has developed innovations and installed equipment to reduce energy consumption within its facilities. This year, to achieve tangible results, the university has declared a policy to become a Green University for 2024, based on the framework of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. Four criteria from this ranking system will be adopted for management, awareness-building, and fostering a sense of responsibility among RMUTP personnel and students. These include energy and climate change, with campaigns promoting the use of electricity only when necessary, turning on lights and air conditioning only when needed, and increasing green spaces throughout the university.
Dr. Natworapol further stated that in terms of waste management, the university supports the use of electronic document systems to facilitate work and reduce paper usage. The university also promotes the reduction of plastic cups and bags by encouraging students and staff to use products made from natural materials as alternatives. Additionally, waste sorting is encouraged to enable the reuse of materials. Regarding water conservation, the university has launched campaigns to promote the efficient use of water. Lastly, in terms of transportation, the university proposes organizing Car-Free Day activities to reduce air pollution caused by commuting and to raise awareness of environmental issues. The university also advocates for the use of public transportation and carpooling under the concept of “sharing the same route.” Furthermore,
Dr. Natworapol envisions that in the future, RMUTP will be among the organizations contributing to national sustainability by instilling and promoting environmental consciousness among its students.
