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Production of Soil Application from Organic Waste for a Sustainable Low-carbon City or “Yaso Low Carbon” at Yasothon Town Municipality. It is a project that extends from a regular job to an innovation in community solid waste management. It is an example of social innovation that transcends the old working style of government organizations and reflects the potential of local government organizations. In an effort to be part of the global community in mitigating climate change and preparing for disasters by using local operations and public participation The objective is to create efficient, comprehensive community solid waste management and maximize resource utilization. In addition to effective management of community solid waste and reducing the amount of landfill. It also receives soil amendments from waste management processes, thus adding value to community solid waste. By using mechanical and biological methods, using mechanical and biological community solid waste treatment (MBT) technology, starting from the use of human labor and machinery to separate the waste Recycle, the organic waste that has been sorted will It is conditioned by fermentation (biological) method, where organic wastes have been fermented to be converted into soil conditioners. will be separated through a sieve into the main components: This project has been registered as a Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (T-VER) by Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization. and enter the voluntary carbon credit buying and selling market In which Yasothon municipality has accumulated carbon credits in the certified account amounting to 12,149 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e).with the purpose of 1.To optimize waste management by turning organic waste into soil conditioners and prolonging the life of landfills. 2.To reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming from landfills (methane: CH4 and carbon dioxide: CO2).

Award Category 2 The project that builds on from routine work to innovation of end-of-life solid waste management. Since the issue of waste management is a national agenda, this innovation represents the ability to increase the effectiveness of municipal solid waste management from the source. mid-way and destination using the 3Rs principle community involvement Organic waste, which is a priceless, worthless waste, is processed to add value. resulting in efficiency and success by personnel with knowledge, expertise, sacrifice and high responsibility To be sustainable, transparent, to move towards a sustainable low-carbon city.

Goal 13, Climate Change Because it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the project period by 12,620 tons CO2e or reduce greenhouse gas emissions which are the cause of global warming, affecting climate change = 350.56 tons CO2e per month.It is in line with the government's policy that the problem of waste and climate change is a major environmental crisis and the expression of Thailand's intentions by Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha at a high-level meeting of the Heads of State and Heads of Government (Leaders)., the 21st session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 11th session of the Kyoto Protocol. To express Thailand's determination to tackle climate change and COP26 by adopting His Majesty's Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. the which focuses on strengthening the balance between economic prosperity and environmental conservation as a guide while reducing the use of fossil fuels and use renewable energy that is environmentally friendly Thailand has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 at 20 to 25 percent. Goal 16 Develop an efficient, responsible and transparent legal, Participate and have representatives to judge mind at every level

Social dimension Emphasis on the participation of network partners Starting from the meeting at the village level to jointly lay down criteria with the goal of developing livable cities for people to have a good quality of life and transparent and fair management, giving people the opportunity to participate in every step Promote and support Every household has a continuous segregation of waste at source to become a sustainable low-carbon city. Economic dimension People earn income from selling garbage. and is a supplementary occupation to increase sustainable income Reduce municipal expenses The money was spent to provide other public services for the people. Environmental dimensions People live in a good environment. improve people's quality of life Minimize waste production to preserve natural resources and the environment to remain sustainable On the social aspect, reduce complaints from communities around the waste pits.

Land fillsYasothon ,in addition to having to collect and dispose of garbage in its own area. It is also a combined solid waste disposal center that accepts waste disposal for other local authorities that bring waste to be disposed of in 24 locations as well by using a sorting system.landfill according to sanitary landfills on an area of 118 rai, capable of handling 70 tons of wast /day.Cluster and Waste Management Network It is a tool to solve waste problems in the area and provide equal services to people of all ages, all walks of life, all professions,and educational levels , underprivileged groups such as the handicapped, the poor, as well as creating jobs and incomes for the general public the under privileged Operations that cover all areas and all peoples causing a good attitude in waste separation Incentives with good price and fair share Helping to prolong the lifespan of the waste pit, helping people to recognize and share responsibility. cooperation in Solve various public service problems To support the government's service policy for maximum efficiency It is also a tool to help the community process. public hearing or complaints from the problem of dividing government services

People of all genders and ages have equal access to services, creating participation through the community mechanism. Share your opinions and suggestions. Open to joint operations through the system and services allocated by the municipality. is a service user (origin) service provider (middle way) by using tools and systems to collect waste after sorting can create Confidence in using the service and participate in supporting the operation of the State to its full potential Solve the problem of social inequality can reduce the gender inequality of the community.

It brings benefits to many groups of people both in the area of 20,256 people outside the area of 148,186 People (people from 24 local government agencies who share garbage for disposal). 1,800 inmates in the prison to dispose of rubbish at the site so that there is no residual waste in the area. The city is clean and tidy and beautiful. good environment Reduce health problems caused by insects and disease vectors. It is also beneficial to the people around the well who are volunteers to sort out. Participate in environmental protection/care in their own community area.

The beginning of Yasothon Municipality in waste management towards a low-carbon city The King.....is a great and important inspiration. from His Majesty's speech "Because the environment has changed. He said that because there is a lot of carbon in the air. will make it look like a covered glass cabinet Then the world will heat up….” His Majesty's speech was held on December 4, 1989 at Dusidalai Palace, Chitralada Park, Dusit Palace. together with the Association of the Municipal League of Thailand have realized and foreseen the direction of mitigating global warming problems Only the local power can be a part and can help save the world. Therefore, the project of the Thai Municipality towards Low Carbon Cities was created in honor of His Majesty the King's 84th birthday by bringing His Majesty's Sufficiency Economy concept into 4 strategies, namely City of Trees. City of Waste Minimization, City of Energy Efficiency, and City of sustainable consumption as they move towards a Low Carbon Society, which is becoming The main trend in the development of cities around the world is Yasothon Municipality under the leadership of the Mayor of Yasothon. have realized and seen the importance of such problems Therefore, I have applied for the low-carbon municipal project since 2012 and it has continued to this day.2013 is a pilot area for collecting carbon footprint data of the organization and has continued to this day.2015,has produced carbon footprint data at the city level up to the present. 2016 Upgrading the work to apply for the Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reduction Project according to the standards of Thailand with the Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) by implementing a soil conditioner production plant from organic waste is a model local government organizationTo participate in the work on climate change until now Follow the Yaso Low Carbon approach to a sustainable low-carbon city. There are 9 steps in the production of soil conditioners from organic waste.

Issue 1: Campaign to raise awareness of people's participation in municipalities to segregate waste both in the community and in schools as much as possible. To reduce the amount of waste that must be taken to landfill, thereby prolonging the service life of the landfill as long as possible. Issue 2: Making a memorandum with 24 local administrative organizations to have waste sorted out before being disposed of at the municipal landfill. To reduce the amount of waste which will result in prolonging the life of the landfill as long as possible. If the waste is separated properly, seriously and continuously. If considering the composition of municipal waste We will be left with the only type of waste that must be disposed of in the landfill, which is general waste, only 4.01 percent.

the local innovation project has positive impact on people in locality. Sustainability of local Innovation project. Score for this indicator is based on whether the innovation project is placed in the local development plan that has been operated and assigned to department or organization unit to be responsible for and has allocated the resources constantly as well as relayed the knowledge to other organizations for beneficial usage.Findings and Recommendation STOU, assigned to assess innovation in public service delivery, has assessed Production Project for the production of soil improvement substances from organic waste It is a creative initiative that extends from a regular job to an innovation in waste management at the destination. It is an example of social innovation that transcends the old working style of government organizations and reflects the potential of local government organizations. In an effort to be part of the global community in mitigating climate change and preparing for disasters using local operations public participation, both public and private The objective is to create efficient, comprehensive community solid waste management and maximize resource utilization. and can generate income for the municipality from the sale of carbon credits or "Sell air" which few local government organizations in Thailand can do.

Inspired by the project Thai Municipality towards Low Carbon Cities was created in honor of His Majesty the King's 84th birthday by bringing His Majesty's Sufficiency Economy concept into 4 strategies, namely City of Trees. City of Waste Minimization, City of Energy Efficiency, and City of sustainable consumption as they move towards a Low Carbon Society, and Continuing the development to join the One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) (World Wide Fund For Nature), Yasothon wins national award In the 2018 One Planet City Challenge (OPCC), organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the committee revealed. Yasothon Municipality stands out for its excellent approach to addressing climate change. Ready to strive to become a city with sustainable mobility as well as manage the transportation system within the city to be more convenient

The technology of the Greenhouse Gas Management Organization's ready-made calculation program is applied. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions that can be reduced from the production of soil conditioners from organic waste is applied. and the use of the https://www.eccitopia.org/ platform is a system created to enable cities to assess their respective environmental performance and provide an online platform for environmental databases. To assess the city's waste management situation that affects greenhouse gas emissions that will affect climate change.

Yasothon municipality has a transfer of innovations and expand performance. It is a study visit/research area. exchange knowledge with Educational Institutions (Faculty of Environment Mahasarakham University) and local government organizations in Yasothon and other provinces, namely Kut Chum Phatthana Subdistrict Municipality, Kut Chum District, Yasothon Province, 2. Phon Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Renu Nakhon District, Nakhon Phanom Province, 3. TAT Hin Kong, Nong Khae District, Saraburi Province, 4. TAT Bang Duea Muang Pathum Thani District, Pathum Thani Province 5. Thom Ban Suan, Muang District, Chonburi Province 6. Ramraj Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Tha Uthen District, Nakhon Phanom Province come to study, visit, exchange, learn about solid waste management for a low-carbon city. and calculating the amount of greenhouse gas emissions Extend the results to schools under the municipality in calculating the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from wet trash/recycling bank waste activities in schools. Department of Local Administration in a research study to determine the amount of greenhouse gas emission reductions from making household wet trash. It was found that people in Yasothon municipality had a wet waste generation rate of 0.33 kg/person. Making household wet trash would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 0.17 kg carbon dioxide equivalent. Personnel of Yasothon Municipality are also speakers to transfer knowledge in this matter to the local personnel development institute. Greenhouse Gas Management Organization and other agencies It is also a research study area of various educational institutions such as Chiang Mai University, etc.

asothon municipality has a transfer of innovations and expand performance. It is a study visit/research area. exchange knowledge with Educational Institutions (Faculty of Environment Mahasarakham University) and local government organizations in Yasothon and other provinces, namely Kut Chum Phatthana Subdistrict Municipality, Kut Chum District, Yasothon Province, 2. Phon Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Renu Nakhon District, Nakhon Phanom Province, 3. TAT Hin Kong, Nong Khae District, Saraburi Province, 4. TAT Bang Duea Muang Pathum Thani District, Pathum Thani Province 5. Thom Ban Suan, Muang District, Chonburi Province 6. Ramraj Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Tha Uthen District, Nakhon Phanom Province come to study, visit, exchange, learn about solid waste management for a low-carbon city. and calculating the amount of greenhouse gas emissions Extend the results to schools under the municipality in calculating the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from wet trash/recycling bank waste activities in schools

Personnel: mainly from the Department of Public Health and the Department of Sanitation, who are trained in storage Calculating the amount of greenhouse gas emissions Skilled in using Excel and related programs Various materials Machinery/Engine It belongs to the Yasothon Municipality according to the mission of each division. The budget comes from the income-expense budget set according to the Yasothon Municipality Ordinance. Project plan has income from collecting waste disposal fees at the rate of 600 baht / ton for management and receive some budget from working network partners such as personnel training The employment of an external auditor (VVB: Validation and Verification Body) for verification before carbon credit certification is supported by the Greenhouse Gas Management Organization. (Public Organization) The important thing is that there are about 30 volunteers who live in villages around the landfills to volunteer for waste sorting on the conveyor belt. and doing soil improvement activities This allows the municipality to save about 210,000 baht/month, or about 2.6 million baht/year. Workers producing soil conditioners amount 54,000 baht/month or 648,000 baht/year

Municipal administrators attach importance to There are officers responsible for the work with knowledge and abilities. It is integrated into the routine. and it is an important issue on the national agenda It is consistent with many plans, including 1. The 20-year National Strategic Plan (2016 - 2036) on building growth on the quality of life that is environmentally friendly. 2. Consistent with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3. In line with the strategy of the Department of Local Government Promotion 2017-2016, Strategic Issue 2: Promotion and Local Development together to drive the development of Thailand 4.0 towards a developed country from a local base. 4. Consistent with the strategy of the 4-year Yasothon Provincial Development Plan (2018-2021), the fourth strategic issue of conservation, rehabilitation, and development of natural resources and the environment. and 5. and is included in the Yasothon Municipality Development Plan Strategy 4: Development of management and conservation of natural resources and the environment There is a budget to support and there are five owners who are clearly responsible for the work. In addition, the preparation of greenhouse gas data is included as one of the LPA assessment criteria. From the foregoing, it can be seen that innovation is still comprehensive in social issues.

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The municipality of Yasothon has been received both internally and externally, such as 1. Assessed by TGO experts/external auditors in T-Ver project carbon credit certification assessments. 2. LPA assessment 3. Environmental Sustainable City Assessment 4. WWF PPCC Project Assessment 5 Assessment of clean tourist cities in ASEAN 6.EHA assessment 7.Assessment from educational institutions, .SUKHOTHAI THAMMATHIRAT OPEN UNIVERSITY

SUKHOTHAI THAMMATHIRAT OPEN UNIVERSITY that the project has achieved the objectives and the result is at Excellent level. The recommendation for this project is that should Yasothon Town Municipality improve the quality of soil modifier substance by doing evaluation research and development as well as continuity development and systematically evaluate the innovation project.

According to results above, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University cordially certifies that Production of Soil Application from Organic Waste for a Sustainable Low-carbon City Project of Yasothon Town Municipality has the assessment result at Excellent. Recommendation and suggestion for innovation project is that should Yasothon Town Municipality improve the quality of soil modifier substance by doing evaluation research and development as well as continuity development and systematically evaluate the innovation project.

This innovation has a multi-sector network of agencies. Organizations that collect waste for disposal include: Local administrative organizations (24 places), Yasothon Provincial Prison and communities in Yasothon Municipality (23 communities). The Provincial Electricity Authority of Yasothon Province supports the data collection of electricity consumption. , Office of Natural Resources and Environment, Yasothon Province : Academic Support , Office of the Promotion of Local Government Yasothon: Support and coordinate the waste cluster group , Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization): Support the consulting team in implementing the project and funded the employment of VVBs to verify, certify greenhouse gas emissions and project registration and exchange support. Trading Carbon Credits ,Chiang Mai University: as a project consultant, SGS (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) supports the budget for the implementation of the project. (buying carbon credits from TMJ to compensate the SEC's GHG emissions), a group of volunteers to sort waste on a conveyor belt at a waste disposal site and Mahasakham University is a soil amendment analysis agency that there are elements / minerals that meet the standards of the Department of Agricultural Extension, etc. In addition, Yasothon municipality and local administration network has also promoted people's cooperation in waste separation Especially organic waste that has a large amount of large origins such as fresh markets, restaurants, and prisons will have a system of sorting and collecting and transporting them to a specific collective solid waste disposal center. This reduces the time taken to separate from the conveyor. and increase fermentation efficiency and produce soil conditioners as well as public relations for people who are interested and participate in waste separation able to order soil amendments produced first and also asked for cooperation from the local government, public relations networks, and build public participation in waste separation. Especially organic waste in order to increase the efficiency of organic waste management and the quality of produce is soil conditioner. including the opportunity Local government networks that are interested in buying soil amendments at an affordable price are a continuation of priorities since people in the municipalities have a comprehensive coverage.

This innovation has a multi-sector network of agencies. Organizations that collect waste for disposal include: Local administrative organizations (24 places), Yasothon Provincial Prison and communities in Yasothon Municipality (23 communities). The Provincial Electricity Authority of Yasothon Province supports the data collection of electricity consumption. , Office of Natural Resources and Environment, Yasothon Province : Academic Support , Office of the Promotion of Local Government Yasothon: Support and coordinate the waste cluster group , Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization): Support the consulting team in implementing the project and funded the employment of VVBs to verify, certify greenhouse gas emissions and project registration and exchange support. Trading Carbon Credits ,Chiang Mai University: as a project consultant, SGS (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) supports the budget for the implementation of the project. (buying carbon credits from TMJ to compensate the SEC's GHG emissions), a group of volunteers to sort waste on a conveyor belt at a waste disposal site and Mahasakham University is a soil amendment analysis agency that there are elements / minerals that meet the standards of the Department of Agricultural Extension, etc. In addition, Yasothon municipality and local administration network has also promoted people's cooperation in waste separation Especially organic waste that has a large amount of large origins such as fresh markets, restaurants, and prisons will have a system of sorting and collecting and transporting them to a specific collective solid waste disposal center. This reduces the time taken to separate from the conveyor. and increase fermentation efficiency and produce soil conditioners as well as public relations for people who are interested and participate in waste separation able to order soil amendments produced first and also asked for cooperation from the local government, public relations networks, and build public participation in waste separation. Especially organic waste in order to increase the efficiency of organic waste management and the quality of produce is soil conditioner. including the opportunity Local government networks that are interested in buying soil amendments at an affordable price are a continuation of priorities since people in the municipalities have a comprehensive coverage.

Project for the production of soil improvement substances from organic waste It is a project that extends from a regular job to an innovation in waste management at the destination. It is an example of social innovation that transcends the old working style of government organizations and reflects the potential of local government organizations. In an effort to be part of the global community in mitigating climate change and preparing for disasters by using local operations and public participation. It is the starting point for building network partners to work on natural resource and environmental management. As a result, Yasothon Municipality has been selected as a research study area. and is a pilot area in the implementation of projects of various agencies both domestically and internationally enabling the municipality's personnel to develop their knowledge potential Skills and use of technology in work It is also like a ladder to the stars for Yasothon Municipality to receive many budgets and awards. The success factor is ๑. (Leader): Since the provincial governor, mayor, and executive committee have been committed and focused on waste management and environmental operations. including acting as good role models. ๒. (Policy): Policies, strategies, plans, projects are clearly defined in the implementation of solid waste management in accordance with the government's policies. ๓. (Network): The presence of network partners and participation in the work (Network) in a variety of government sectors. civil society and private sector. ๔. Having personnel responsible for work with knowledge, skills, and experience working in the environment Summary of lessons learned Reduce the amount of waste, extend the life of the pond, get good quality fertilizer, cheap price, reduce global warming, people live in a good environment, reduce costs, increase income from selling carbon credits.