The Expired Cosmetics Management for Mortuary Makeup Project was organized to collect expired cosmetic products donated by faculty members, staff, and students of the International College and to forward them to the expired cosmetics donation page “Baengboon Suay”. These expired cosmetics are repurposed for use in mortuary makeup, allowing resources that remain usable to be managed effectively and utilized to their fullest potential. The project also aims to raise awareness and encourage responsible resource management among faculty, staff, and students, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, particularly Target 12.5, which focuses on substantially reducing waste generation through prevention, reduction, reuse, and recycling by 2030.
The objectives of the project were: (1) to collect expired cosmetic products and deliver them to the “Baengboon Suay” platform for use in mortuary makeup, and (2) to promote efficient and responsible resource management among faculty members, staff, and students. As part of the project activities, fourth-year students from the International Business Communication Program were actively involved in creating donation boxes using leftover and recyclable materials such as cardboard boxes, cartons, colored paper, and plastic scraps. A total of three donation boxes were produced, reflecting the concept of resource efficiency and reuse.
The donation boxes were placed at three designated collection points: the front of the Dean’s Office on the 1st floor of the International College Building, the cafeteria of the International College Building, and the hallway on the 1st floor of the male dormitory of the International College. In addition, the project was promoted through the International College’s LINE and Facebook platforms to encourage participation from students, staff, faculty members, and the general public.
The project successfully collected no less than 2 kilograms of expired cosmetic products, which were subsequently delivered to the “Baengboon Suay” initiative. This activity represents an academic service that creates direct positive social impact by supporting mortuary services while maximizing the use of existing resources. Moreover, the project contributes to reducing cosmetic and plastic packaging waste that would otherwise be discarded, by transforming waste into reusable resources for mortuary makeup. This approach helps reduce the demand for new products and single-use items, in line with sustainability policies and the principles of responsible consumption and production under the SDGs.
Project Date: 27 – 31 October 2025
Project Leaders: Asst. Prof. Waraporn Theerasak (Lecturer of the BA Program)
