Phuket Pushes Food Waste Separation to Cut Landfill Use
- Limited Landfill Capacity: The existing landfill area (>100 rai) may not be sufficient in the long term.
- High Food Waste: The province is promoting food waste separation to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
- Immediate Action Required: Local authorities are encouraged to start waste separation using existing trucks and equipment, without major additional investment.
- Local Implementation: Waste management approaches should be practical and adapted to local conditions.
- Provincial Support: The provincial government will support and coordinate with local authorities to improve waste management.
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- Foreign Office, The Government Public Relations Department (PRD): Phuket Pushes Food Waste Separation to Cut Landfill Use – Overview of Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthavorn's site visit to accelerate food waste separation, reducing the strain on the 100-rai landfill site using existing machinery and trucks, along with reaffirmed support for all local administrative organizations.