Certain types of plastic packaging generated from the consumption of food and beverages, such as plastic bottles, can be sold for further use. Bottle caps can be separated from the bottles and recycled into practical items for everyday use. For this reason, Burapha University Library has organized the “Recycling bottle caps for the environment project”. Once the collected bottle caps reach the targeted amount, they will be delivered to Green Road Project to be transformed into useful products such as student desks and chairs, pavers, coasters, and other items. These products will then be distributed by the project to schools and organizations in need. In addition, the library will also deliver the bottle caps to the Green Library Group for use in the group’s activities. This project helps reduce the amount of plastic waste and adds value to bottle caps.
Project Coordinator: Miss Pitchaporn Thonawannakorn
Objectives:
- To promote knowledge and understanding of waste segregation among the staff of Burapha University Library and library users and continuously participate in Green Library activities.
- To collect donations of bottle caps and deliver them to Green Road Project and Green Library Group for further use.
Program Activities:
- Appointing the project committee
- Convening a committee meeting to plan and conduct publicity for the project
- Surveying the area for a donation drop-off point
- Designating a donation drop-off point and publicizing the activity, with a target of collecting 10 kilograms or more bottle caps. The collected caps will then be delivered to two organizations: Green Road Project and Green Library Group
Expected Outcomes (Impacts):
- Staff of Burapha University Library and library users gain knowledge and understanding of waste segregation and continuously participate in Green Library activities.
- Burapha University Library delivers bottle caps to Green Road Project and the Green Library Group.
Date of Implementation: December 4, 2025 – July 31, 2026
