Environmental Management
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Water is a crucial resource for both consumption and necessity in both industry and agriculture. Currently, the demand for water is increasing due to economic expansion, resulting in water shortages or even water pollution. Therefore, various business groups need to adapt, develop innovations, and improve water management efficiency to demonstrate responsibility toward the environment, society, and risk management in business operations.
Interhides Public Company Limited (IHL), a leading company, recognizes the importance of water management. As a result, it has prioritized environmental management practices that are continuous and comprehensive. These practices focus on maximizing water efficiency, reducing water consumption, and utilizing reclaimed water effectively. Additionally, IHL emphasizes water consciousness and adheres to legal guidelines and operational plans. The company’s commitment aligns with responsible environmental stewardship and risk management in its business operations.
โครงการ WATER RECYCLE
Interhides Public company limited has conducted a study and developed the Water Recycle project to treat and reuse water that has been used in the production process. This initiative aims to support efficient water resource utilization by managing water according to the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3RS) . It’s a commendable effort to promote sustainable water management
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The company monitors and oversees the discharge of wastewater by implementing environmental policies and plans. It adheres to legal regulations, such as the National Environmental Quality Promotion and Preservation Act of 1992 (B.E. 2535), ensuring that treated wastewater consistently meets the standard quality criteria. Parameters like pH, temperature, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), oil, and heavy metals (such as Trivalent chromium [Cr3+] and Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) are checked during wastewater treatment. Additionally, daily quality assessments occur through the COD Online System, reporting to the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) and internally for continuous improvement.
In the context of water and wastewater management, various measures are implemented to control water pollution. These include establishing different strategies, emergency plans, and maintaining wastewater quality. The Activated Sludge (AS) system is commonly used for treating wastewater. After treatment, the wastewater meets legal standards before being discharged into natural water bodies or reused. Additionally, quality standards are regularly updated to align with relevant regulations, such as the Ministry of Industry’s announcement regarding wastewater discharge standards from animal hide tanning, dyeing, and finishing factories in 2018
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Management Approach
We focus on managing waste under a framework that includes policies, objectives, continuous monitoring, and compliance with legal requirements. They analyze trends and compile a database of waste management methods, aiming to improve disposal techniques. Additionally, they explore business opportunities through recycling and waste management.
Non-hazardous Waste Management
The company emphasizes waste separation processes in the office. They prepare waste bins to accommodate the separation of different types of waste, including general waste bins and recycling bins. Additionally, there is communication and knowledge-sharing to raise awareness among employees about waste reduction, promoting reuse, and minimizing waste sent to landfills
Key Performance
Currently, the company has achieved significant reductions in waste sent to landfills per ton of production. For hazardous waste, the reduction is 99.9%, and for non-hazardous waste, it’s 98.6%, compared to the baseline amount in 2020.
Converting salt scraps into brine for use in factories
Currently, the company has been utilizing salt residues from the manufacturing process to produce concentrated brine and apply it in various industrial sectors
The process of transforming waste into raw materials, leather scraps from the manufacturing process(Shaving)
Inter Green CO., LTD. operates a factory that repurposes industrial waste by-products or new products through industrial production methods, as specified in the type 106 factory license. Their goal is to transform waste into usable raw materials for manufacturing, aligning with a “Zero Waste to Landfill” approach.)
Cement block
The process of utilizing sediment from the final wastewater treatment stage (Clarifier Sedimentation) as an ingredient to produce concrete blocks and applying them in construction and repair within the factory is a sustainable approach.
Used Pallet
Reusing pallet scraps from raw material transportation or used pallets by repairing and repurposing them within the factory (Reuse) can currently reduce disposal to landfills, aligning with the goal of achieving Zero Waste to Landfill. The quantity of hazardous and non-hazardous waste that can be repurposed to minimize landfill disposal
Key Company Strategies
Reduce the amount of waste at source
Managing industrial waste according to the principles of the 3Rs and the Circular Economy, both for hazardous and non-hazardous waste
Research and develop innovations to reuse waste materials and add value to them
Industrial waste management without burial
Project and Activities
The company utilizes waste generated from the production process, such as salt. They take salt scraps from the tanning process, separate them from the leather, and produce concentrated brine (10 Baumé). This brine is then used in the industrial sector. Currently, they produce an average of 20 liters of brine per day, with plans to increase production to 100 liters per day by 2023.
Future Operation
The company prioritizes improving waste management methods alongside environmental stewardship to enhance the environment. This helps control both hazardous and non-hazardous waste from industries. Additionally, they have successfully developed and researched ways to repurpose industrial waste, achieving a 100% utilization rate
Event
Interhides tracks and records waste generated from the production process. They categorize and log waste items based on their types of raw materials. This efficient management approach allows the company to handle waste effectively, considering that each type of waste is managed differently at its destination.
