Integrating PDCA into University Waste Management for Green Campus Advancement | Chapter 1 | New Horizons of Science, Technology and Culture Vol. 2

Sustainable development in higher education institutions requires consistent implementation of strategic initiatives. This study examines Mahasarakham University’s waste management practices over a five-year period (2019–2023), in alignment with the UI Green Metric World University Ranking criteria. Using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) framework, the study identifies key operational strategies that contributed to the university’s progressively increasing evaluation scores in waste management. Five strategic guidelines were synthesised: (1) policy formulation with integrated KPIs, (2) budget allocation aligned with evaluation metrics, (3) inclusive participation of students and personnel, (4) structured data-driven management committees, and (5) continuous assessment through PDCA cycles. The university's waste management score improved from 900 in 2019 to 1350 in 2023. The findings provide a practical model for other institutions seeking to enhance sustainability through data-informed and participatory waste management practices.

 

Author(s) Details

Julalak Phrophayak
Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand.

 

Rapeepat Techarungruengsakul
Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand.

 

Mathinee Khotdee
Faculty of Architecture, Urban Design & Creative Arts, Mahasarakham University, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand.

 

Sattawat Thuangchon
Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand.

 

Ratsuda Ngamsert
Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand.

 

Haris Prasanchum
Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology, Isan Khon Kaen Campus, Muang, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand.

 

Ounla Sivanpheng
Faculty of Water Resources, National University of Laos, Vientiane 01020, Laos.

 

Anongrit Kangrang
Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand.

 

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