Saa Paper for Environment
Saa-paper industry is a traditional paper industry in northern region of Thailand. Saa paper can be used as a raw material for handicraft such as umbrella, note-book,souvenir,etc. The utilization of Saa bark as a raw material for the pulp and paper industry is considered as one of the major potential of pollution source to the environment including air, surface water and ground water, since the process requires some chemical substance and detergent.
The project location is situated along the Song River, an ecological portion of the Yom River and Chao Phraya River draining into the Gulf of Thailand. There are 6 big mills and 200 houses that drain untreated wasted water from manufacturing process into the river. Realizing the potential environmental threat to the river and its ecosystems, the group with its 200 members has initiated the project to modify and manage the manufacturing process, building waste treatment facility and reducing the use of toxic chemicals.
The project location is situated along the Song River, an ecological portion of the Yom River and Chao Phraya River draining into the Gulf of Thailand. There are 6 big mills and 200 houses that drain untreated wasted water from manufacturing process into the river. Realizing the potential environmental threat to the river and its ecosystems, the group with its 200 members has initiated the project to modify and manage the manufacturing process, building waste treatment facility and reducing the use of toxic chemicals.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Saa Paper Handicraft Group of Ban Long Lue Boon
Country:
Thailand
Area Of Work:
International Waters
Grant Amount:
US$ 5,433.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 9,837.06
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 5,394.69
Project Number:
THA/01/01
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thadthana Luengthada
Phone:
66 2 3049100 ext 2131
Fax:
66 2 2804294
Email:
Address
UNDP, 12th Floor United Nations Building, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok, 10200
Bangkok, 10200
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