Mayor Thames said the municipality is stepping up efforts to improve sustainable community waste management by focusing on the increasing volume of coconut husks in the area. The initiative will see the agricultural waste processed into “planting soil” suitable for both household use and farming, he explained.
The project forms part of a broader push to develop local skills and create new economic opportunities. Under the scheme, residents will be trained to produce planting soil from coconut coir, enabling them to transform waste into a marketable product while reducing the burden on local waste systems.
Officials say the programme is designed not only to cut down on organic waste but also to promote more efficient use of natural resources, in line with sustainable development goals at the community level.
As part of the initiative, a hands-on training activity will be held on Apr 30 at the Nong Nam Nai Harn Public Park, beside Nai Harn Lake. Registration is open until Tuesday (Apr 28) via the municipality’s official Facebook page (click here).
Mr Thames said residents are encouraged to take part in the training, which aims to create opportunities for career development and supplementary income while fostering a more environmentally friendly community.
The municipality expects the project to serve as a model for community-driven waste management, combining environmental responsibility with practical economic benefits for households across Rawai.