Title: Green innovative of Nypa palm and its waste management for sustainable development: a case of green engineering Thailand

Authors: Tachaya Sangkakool; Nuntachai Chusilp; Nattaneeporn Noisangiam; Satinee Wattanakit; Boonrad Boonradsamee

Addresses: Faculty of Architecture, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Muang Songkhla, Songkhla 90000, Thailand ' Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Muang Songkhla, Songkhla 90000, Thailand ' Faculty of Architecture, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Muang Songkhla, Songkhla 90000, Thailand ' Faculty of Architecture, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Muang Songkhla, Songkhla 90000, Thailand ' Faculty of Business Administration, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Muang Songkhla, Songkhla 90000, Thailand

Abstract: This research's objective was to develop an innovative green product from Nypa palm waste by fulfilling four goals of green engineering (waste reduction, materials management, pollution prevention, and product enhancement). Plus, the business model canvas was used to examine production costs and investment returns. The output of the research is the Nypa fibre cement board, Nypa fibre interlocking bricks, and Nypa fibre concrete block. The product had good water absorption properties and a density of 339.999 kg/cm³, and the observed compressive strength (2.657 MPa or about 21 kg/cm) failed to meet the TISI 378-2531 requirements. Under this context, the Nypa palm waste management successfully executes the Palian Basin community's multi-dimensional sustainability development. It includes citizens' engagement and knowledge generation. It also encouraged the use of products in the actual world, resulting in good sustainability in the community. The process of Nypa Cool Blocks is covered by four patents. Furthermore, the Nypa Cool Blocks are made in accordance with the Thai Industrial Standards Institute's (TISI) requirements. The report goes into depth about the other aspects that were discovered.

Keywords: green innovation; green engineering; Nypa palm; waste management; Palian Basin Estuary; Thailand.

DOI: 10.1504/IJARGE.2023.136660

International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology, 2023 Vol.19 No.2, pp.163 - 184

Received: 15 Mar 2022
Accepted: 18 Mar 2023
Published online: 15 Feb 2024 *

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