Reuse of Scrap Formwork Wood Remaining from Waste Incinerator Start-up Activities Project

The Reuse of Scrap Formwork Wood for Waste Incinerator Start-up Project aims to reduce waste volume and management steps by separating and reusing leftover formwork wood from construction activities as fuel for a waste incinerator start-up. This initiative helps minimize waste generation, reduce unnecessary burning, and promote efficient use of resources for activities within the Luang Prabang Hydropower Project. The contractor separates wood waste at the worksite for use in the waste incinerator start-up, while environmental department staff collect unused scrap formwork wood from the construction areas to be used as fuel for the incinerator start-up. This activity helps reduce the amount of wood waste requiring disposal and minimizes the need for other types of fuel. Around 200 employees, including environmental and contractor staff, are involved in the project.

As a result of the project, the project helps reduce the quantity of wood waste requiring disposal in 2025 by 21,900 kilograms (730 formwork sheets) through its reuse as fuel for a waste incinerator start-up.