MOI’S SUCCESS ON WASTE SEGREGATION
MOI’S SUCCESS ON FOOD WASTE SEGREGATION
CARBON CREDITS FROM MOI’S SUCCESS ON FOOD WASTE SEGREGATION A journey of MOI’s success on waste segregation The Department of Local Administration initiated the project in 2019, with the province encouraging Local Administrative Organizations to support the installation of a compost bin for every household. Additionally, the initiative extended its scope to include Child Development Centers and educational institutions under local administrative organizations. The Department of Local Administration, as the project developer, officially registered under the Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (TVER) with Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) on July 30, 2019. The project encompasses over 36,644,309 people, with a credit period spanning from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2026, totaling 7 years. The anticipated impact is a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 492,212 tCO2eq/year. Cumulatively, the projected reduction in greenhouse gases throughout the crediting period is 3,445,487 tCO2eq. The Department of Local Administration has selected local administrative organizations in 5 provinces from 4 regions, namely, Lamphun, Lopburi, Loei, Songkhla, and Yasothon. The Local Environment Volunteers had been assigned the responsibility of collecting food waste data from households and weighing the food waste. This information must be recorded in the report form of the Department of Local Administration continuously for a period of 28 days. From the data collection, it was found that the rate of household food waste is highest in the southern, central, northern, and northeastern regions, respectively. It was concluded that the average household food waste generation rate before water separation was 0.382 kg/capita/day, while the rate after liquid separation dropped to 0.252 kg/capita/day.
The importance of Carbon Credits Carbon credits generated from this project not only promote the reduction of greenhouse gases at the household level through integrated state and civil society mechanisms but its revenues also contribute to furthering the development of communities, localities, and Thailand. The carbon credits of this project are therefore valuable, and massively different from other carbon credit projects. With the active involvement of the public in making compost bins at the household level for more than 36 million people, the project aims to achieve the ultimate outcome of reducing greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. It creates utilities for people, communities, and government agencies in across multiple dimensions. Carbon credits obtained from the project result from the integration of operations and cooperation between government agencies at the provincial, district and local administrative organization levels, using the whole-of-government approach. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Interior executives through the concept of “Lead by example”, this aligns with the declaration of intent of the Ministry of Interior and the United Nations in Thailand: "76 provinces, 76 promises, for development, for equality, for sustainability, this world for us" Arising from the National Food Waste Management Campaign of Local Administrative Organization in Thailand
The project's standards of carbon credit have been verified by a leading and reliable Validation and Verification Body (VVB). This project has been verified by Bureau Veritas Certification (Thailand), an internationally recognized entity. The company has verified, followed up, and calculated the amount of greenhouse gases that have been reduced. In addition, other impacts arising from the project implementation are also monitored.
On Friday, December 9, 2022, an exhibition was organized during the WORKSHOP activity of the Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the United Nations in Thailand on the topic "77 provinces, 17 development goals For a Sustainable Thailand" at the United Nations Conference Center, Bangkok. MOI’s and UN’s Partnership On January 23, 2023. Mrs. Gita Sabharwal, UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand, joined in following up on the project's implementation, at the meeting with the provincial governors in Sakon Nakhon. Another meeting took place on February 4, 2023, with the provincial governors of 14 southern provinces in Phatthalung. Project exhibition under the theme “Cooperation of the Ministry of Interior with the United Nations in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) localizing in the community level”. On the occasion of H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, visiting Lopburi.
Number of people who segregate food waste by compost bins (persons) Number of households that segregate food waste by compost bins (Households) Number of LAOs that have received carbon credit certification Amount of certified greenhouse gases (tCO2eq) 1. Lamphun 2. Samut Songkhram 3. Amnat Charoen 4. Loei 364,204 141,552 284,391 600,968 134,629 44,487 85,527 192,004 58 35 63 100 806.64 287.92 532.44 1,513.88 Total 1,391,115 456,647 256 3,140.00 The Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization committee, at a meeting on February 28, 2023, approved amount of greenhouse gases from projects in 4 pilot provinces. Over a period of three months, from July to September 2022, the provinces of Samut Songkhram, Lamphun, Amnat Charoen, and Loei collectively accounted for a total of 3,140 tCO2eq 1 st tranche of Carbon Credit Certification by TGO
1 st Carbon Credit Trading On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the Ministry of Interior announced the successful management of household food waste in response to climate change and achieving the goal of a sustainable Thailand. KASIKORNBANK PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED (KBank) has purchased carbon credits from pilot areas in 4 provinces, totaling 3,140 tCO2eq at a rate of 260 baht per ton, amounting to 816,400 baht. Proceeds from sales will be reinvested in all LAOs for further public benefit activities in the area.
Verification results and the amount of greenhouse gases. The statistical method was used, the Yamane Sampling Method, to determine sample groups that needed to be randomly tested in 11 provinces. The sample group includes Chonburi, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phitsanulok, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Ratchaburi, Sisaket, Uttaradit, Ubon Ratchathani, and Narathiwat. Between 26 June - 11 July, the sample size was set to be 511 households, but 611 households were randomly inspected (exceeding the set target). The results of the project verification indicate that the installation and use of compost bins were completed and are being consistently used in every household. It is anticipated that the project will be able to certify greenhouse gas emissions reduction of more than 85,303 tCO2eq." 2 nd tranche Carbon Credit Certification Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor. The Department of Local Administration has verified the amount of greenhouse gases reduced from the project for the second time. The verification covered 22 provinces (with 100% results as of February 21, 2023) consisting of Chonburi, Ratchaburi, Lamphun, Yasothon, Phayao, Mukdahan, Samut Songkhram, Nakhon Phanom, Roi Et, Loei, Sisaket, Maha Sarakham, Sakon Nakhon, Amnat Charoen, Kalasin, Ubon Ratchathani, Narathiwat, Chiang Rai, Uttaradit, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Udon Thani. Thani and Phitsanulok. In the second round of project verification, the focus is on the accuracy of household information recorded in the solid waste management information system of LAOs (DLA Waste). This verification spans a period of 6 months, from October 2022 - March 2023, covering a total of 4,849,415 households. 2 nd Project Verification
85,303.00 Number of people who operate compost bins (persons) Number of households that operate compost bins (Households) Number of LAOs that have received carbon credit certification Amount of certified greenhouse gases (tCO2eq) 1. Kalasin 2. Chonburi 3. Chiang Rai 4. Nakhon Phanom 5. Nakhon Si Thammarat 6. Narathiwat 7. Phayao 8. Phitsanulok 9. Maha Sarakham 10. Mukdahan 11. Yasothon 12. Roi Et 13. Ratchaburi 14. Lamphun 15. Loei 16. Sisaket 17. Sakon Nakhon 18. Samut Songkhram 19. Amnat Charoen 20. Udon Thani 21. Uttaradit 22. Ubon Ratchathani 4,653.72 3,258.43 5,010.71 3,115.10 5,663.79 3,503.92 1,853.70 2,569.58 4,395.86 1,547.24 2,511.89 5,985.57 3,437.64 2,487.68 4,065.13 7,347.86 6,029.60 938.33 1,929.13 6,237.02 2,085.58 6,675.52 821,982 622,545 784,616 547,460 1,056,085 693,841 291,476 474,162 739,045 290,074 379,332 1,098,637 712,753 371,509 607,083 1,197,979 901,311 140,129 288,090 1,089,009 343,066 1,157,946 240,464 425,876 288,278 179,325 367,190 177,621 104,460 189,119 225,662 77,934 127,136 315,299 209,413 130,752 193,888 323,465 283,586 44,524 87,675 341,423 119,092 341,423 151 99 144 104 185 89 72 103 143 55 88 203 112 58 101 217 141 36 64 181 80 239 Total 14,608,130.00 4,848,965 2,665 Province
Plan for Greenhouse gas emission certification National Food Waste Management Campaign of Local Administrative Organization in Thailand, between 2022 – 2026, is estimated that the amount of greenhouse gases can be reduced by 1.87 million tCO2eq. This surpasses the country's target as outlined in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) of 1.6 million tCO2eq. July 2022 – September 2022 (Certified) October 2022 - March 2023 (Pending) April 2023 – September 2023 October 2023 – June 2024 July 2024 - June 2025 July 2025 - June 2026 Certification period Crediting period (Months) NO. of households Provinces tCO2eq 3 6 6 9 12 12 456,647 4,849,415 14,486,752 14,486,752 14,486,752 14,486,752 4 22 76 76 76 76 3,140 85,303 275,000 412,000 550,000 550,000 Total Total 1,875,443
Co-benefits from the Project GHG reduction of 1.87M tCO2eq Fertilizer generation of 7.14M tons Food waste segregation of 11.9M tons Potential income generation from carbon credits of 13.8M USD Waste collection cost saving of 285M USD Equivalent to fully-grown trees plantation of 155M trees
Interior Ministry announced its first success on national food waste segregation
Household Waste Segregation Exhibition
Consultation on national agenda regarding cooperation for sustainable development in waste management between the Ministry of Interior, Thailand and the United Nations in Thailand.
MOI-UN Partnership towards Sustainable Thailand through SDG Localization
MoU between MoI and MNRE towards Food Waste Segregation for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
Award ceremony “Clean Province” 2023
MOI’S WALK FORWARD TO RECYCLABLE WASTE BANK
It is a project that involves collecting and sorting recyclable materials from communities to be used again. The waste is segregated, such as plastics, metals, paper, and glass, and then sold at the RWB. The revenues generated from wastes are provided in forms of welfare to the members of the RWB, including savings, life insurance, charitable contributions, healthcare support, and benefits for maternal leaves. Recyclable Waste Bank Criteria: Well-established/ Has a committee/ Has members/ Has group regulations or bylaws/ Has a member accounting system/ Provides benefits, such as profit sharing in various cases.
The Recyclable Waste Bank will help support the development of the circular economy, creating positive impacts by generating economic value and well-being for communities, while reducing environmental impacts, leading to sustainable development. www.unep.org/circularity Circular Economy by UNEP Guiding Principle Vision of the project
• LAOs 1,077 places • Funds 1,679 Funds • Members 533,524 persons • Volume of Waste sold 1,335,507.77 tons Income (Baht) Waste sold Contribution Total Outcome (Baht) Funeral Expense Medical expenses Maternity expenses Others 777,799,309.86 119,722,362.86 897,521,672.72 641,552,917.33 2,109,458.25 1,807,313.80 43,927,869.66 Balance 208,124,113.68 Baht Total 689,425,838.04 DLA has been encouraging LAOs to adopt the Circular Economy concept in solid waste management. By allowing local people to participate in reducing the amount of household waste, going through the waste separation process and developing the Recyclable Waste Bank as a place to collect and purchase recyclable waste from the public and use the revenues as social welfare in various forms. Recyclable Waste Bank Progress
• Kicked off in 2013 • 1,700 members • Revenue : 4,644,459 Baht • Added members contributing a total of 14,733,851 Baht • Provided welfare benefits, such as funeral expenses, ranging from 70,000 to 80,000 Baht per case. • Kicked off in 2013 • 1,625 members (1,551 households) • Revenue : 475,697.20 Baht • Provided welfare benefits, such as funeral expenses, at a rate of 10,000 Baht per case. • Strong leadership to clear strategies. • The awareness of public in waste management. • Local cooperation, volunteer spirit, and networking. • Ideas of waste management, fostering environmental consciousness. • Kicked off in 2016 • 708 member households (counted as households) • Revenue : 1,636,794.88 Baht • Provided welfare benefits, such as funeral expenses, at a rate of 15,000 Baht per case. • Kicked off in 2019 • 367 members • Revenue : 456,946.75 Baht • Provided welfare benefits, such as funeral expenses, at a rate of 10,000 Baht per case. Summary of best practices in 4 provinces Nong Long Sub District Municipality, Lumphun Pha Sam Yod SAO, Loei Hua Sai SAO, Nakhon Sri Thammarat Success factors
Recyclable Waste Bank Recyclable Waste Bank 10,000M Baht 1,077 LAOs 7,849 LAOs Recyclable Waste Bank • Funeral Support • Health Insurance • Medical Expense • Maternity Expense • Others Create benefit Plan to upscale Recyclable Waste Potential revenues from recyclable waste 2024
Better Waste Management Better Livelihood