1.  Principles and Rationale

          The “Care the Whale: Climate Action Collaboration” project is a partnership between five private sector organizations, focusing on environmental sustainability through community-based waste management. The project enables communities to participate in a comprehensive waste management system—including waste separation, education, and reuse—aiming to create jobs, generate income, and improve the quality of life for vulnerable groups, while caring for the environment.
         The project also integrates social and health development by conducting health check-ups, distributing medical equipment, and providing essential supplies to help reduce living expenses in the community.

2.  Objectives

• To promote comprehensive community waste management—from separation, recycling, to reuse.
• To encourage community participation in environmental protection and quality of life development.
• To create jobs and income opportunities for vulnerable groups.
• To enhance environmental knowledge and awareness among youth and the general public.
• To reduce carbon footprint and generate positive environmental impact.

3.  Target Groups

• Local communities in the project area, especially vulnerable groups such as low-income families and the elderly.
• Youth in schools within the project area.
• Monks and temple staff involved in the activities.
• Schools, agencies, and local organizations participating in the project.

4.  Expected Outcomes

• Communities establish efficient and sustainable waste management systems.
• Community members gain additional income from reusing and recycling waste.
• Reduced waste sent to landfills and increased recycling rates.
• Youth gain environmental knowledge and awareness.
• Improved community health and quality of life through health promotion activities.

5.  Measurable Results

• Food waste separated: 549,000 kg (91% of total waste), an 80% increase from the previous year (305,057 kg).
• Clear bottles, fabric scraps, plastic bags, opaque bottles, glass bottles, multilayer bags separated: 52,530 kg, a 7% increase from the previous year (49,208 kg).
• Multilayer packaging (3,123 kg) converted into 1,400 liters of oil and 300 kg of aluminum.
• Reduced carbon footprint: 363,460.91 kgCO₂e, equivalent to planting 40,385 trees.
• Waste reused as:
  - Monk robes and clothing (from recycled yarn).
  - Fuel energy / aluminum / bio-fermented liquid for agriculture.
  - Construction materials for the Tripitaka building.
• Community health check-ups for 140 people (122 villagers and 18 monks).
• Donated medical devices: 30 blood pressure monitors, 100 digital thermometers, 200 fingertip oximeters.
• SPC contributed essential supplies valued at 80,000 THB.
• Environmental education and awareness provided to over 400 students from 10 schools.