Municipal Solid Waste Composting Project

The Organic Waste Composting Project aims to reduce waste volume and simplify disposal processes by sorting biodegradable food and organic waste to produce fertilizer for activities within the Luang Prabang Hydropower Project. Cafeteria staff will separate food scraps for composting, while environmental department staff will sort waste collected by garbage trucks, extracting food scraps, plant waste, and other biodegradable materials for aerobic composting. Around 200 employees, including environmental and cafeteria staff, are involved in the project.

As a result of the project, the need for organic waste landfill space in 2024 has been reduced by 586 cubic meters, leading to cost savings of 703,200 baht. Additionally, by converting organic waste into fertilizer, the project has helped cut greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 270 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent.