(Compost Production Project)

Mahidol University developed the first master plan for area development in 1974 and the master plan was revised in 1992.  In recent decades, a number of factors have disrupted this plan, including external factors, the economy, society, roles and needs for the university’s development, as well as land use requirements to fulfill the missions of various faculties, colleges, and institutes. 

 It was also discovered that the university was facing problems in many different aspects, involving public utilities and infrastructure, traffic and parking, life and property safety, landscape management, sewage and drainage, solid waste, stray dogs, etc. The university implemented the “Clean and Clear” project in 2008 by demolishing scrap materials, clearing out empty areas, cleaning gardens, and trimming trees to keep them in order and to keep a pleasant environment.

A part of this plan in 2008 includes the “Compost Production from Plant Waste by using Aeration Pile System Project”. In the same year, many leaves were diverted to the agency and the central area of the university in order to reduce incineration, to reduce maintenance costs, and to generate revenue through compost sales. Moreover, use the area around the Environmental Conservation Building (ชื่ออาคารอ้างอิงมาจากแผนที่ของมหาลัย) for the production of compost. Furthermore, Mahidol University allows various agencies and companies that provide services (Outsourcing) to bring in plant waste for composting as specified by the university. Fertilizer production line staff will grind it and ferment it for a month to complete the process. It should then be dried in the sun and ground again, then allowed to rest for three days before using or selling. Samples from the compost production have been tested and meet organic standards. As of now (2008 – 2020), 323,910 kilograms of compost have been produced, 1,822,081.00 baht of compost has been sold, and the project has served as a learning center for various agencies. 

Revenue from the compost sales during 2011 – 2020