Effective waste management starts with ‘environmental awareness’

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Werner Kossmann, GIZ Project Director, emphasizes that effective waste management hinges on environmental awareness, particularly in reducing food waste to help Thailand meet its UN 2030 reduction goals.
Food waste decomposing in landfills produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas 25-30 times more damaging than CO2, underscoring the critical need for waste reduction to combat global warming.
The 'circular economy' model, exemplified by Singapore's advanced water recycling and Thailand's Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) agenda, is presented as the ultimate solution to maximize resource reuse and significantly minimize waste.
Kossmann notes a concerning gap in awareness regarding personal safety, such as the lack of helmet use in Thailand, contrasting with the environmental consciousness essential for effective waste management.

Lamphun in a New Light

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Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.