04. Quality Education, 08. Decent Work and Economic Growth, 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12. Responsible Consumption and Production, 17. Partnerships for the Goals

MSME Students Turn Recycled Plastic Bottles into Sustainable Community Products

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On August 23, 2025, students and faculty from the Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics (MSME), Assumption University of Thailand (AU) visited the Environmental Conservation Community Enterprise Group in Pathum Thani as part of the Youth Volunteer Project 2025, supported by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

Under the project “Development of Broom Products from Recycled Bottles,” the initiative focuses on transforming used plastic bottles into useful and marketable cleaning products while generating income for the local community.

During the visit, AU students worked closely with community members to identify development needs, particularly in public relations, branding, and online marketing. Students supported the community by developing promotional strategies for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as creating brochures, an X-stand, and vinyl banners to strengthen the enterprise’s brand identity and market visibility.

The project provided students with valuable hands-on experience in sustainable entrepreneurship, marketing, communication, and community development, while helping the local enterprise increase the value of recycled materials and strengthen its economic potential.

SDGs Alignment

  • SDG 4: Quality Education – Provides experiential learning and opportunities for students to apply academic knowledge to real-world community challenges.
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Supports local entrepreneurship, income generation, and the development of community-based enterprises.
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Promotes community-based environmental action and sustainable local development.
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Directly supports the reuse and value creation of discarded plastic bottles, reducing waste and promoting more responsible resource use.
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Strengthens collaboration among the university, government sector, students, and local communities.

 

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