CHAK DAENG MODEL: THE DEVELOPMENT OF ZERO WASTE CITY VIA BUDDHIST INTEGRATED APPROACH BY WAT CHAK DAENG, SAMUTPRAKAN CITY

Abstract

In this research article, an attempt was made 1) To study the knowledge in zero waste management of Wat Chak Daeng. 2) To develop the process of participation in the development of the zero waste city. 3) To propose a model for developing a zero waste city.  The study employs qualitative methods to explore in-depth interview of Wat Chak Daeng environmental working group and those involved in zero waste management with Wat Chak Daeng and also to set up action research field work to carry out participation activities to expand the network.  Analyze data to create a zero waste city development model integrated Buddhist approach of Wat Chak Daeng.

The results of the research are as follows. 1. Wat Chak Daeng ‘s zero waste management innovation focuses on using plastic waste to create added value products such as monk robes made from PET plastic bottles.
2. Organizing activities to develop participation of all sectors, such as a learning base for waste management that can reduce waste to zero, creating environmental personnel in each community, creating special team to help solve waste problem in the community and determining waste separation areas in tourist localities in order to expand the network of waste separation and waste reduction. 3. Establishing the Bodhisika Environmental Learning Center, under Chak Daeng   Model to provide physical infrastructure, teaching and training curriculums, personal training, financing, public relations, and community engagement programs to expand the corporation of zero waste network into a sustainable larger circle.