nornnorn at ‘Sustainable Circular Economy Waste Management’ Seminar by Chulalongkorn University

As the Founder and CEO of nornnorn, a circular economy start-up active in research and development (R&D), Nophol Techaphangam was invited to give a talk on “Circular Economy Ventures and R&D” during a breakout session on “Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management - Towards Circular Economy” at the “Sustainable Circular Economy Waste Management” seminar in Bangkok on February 22.

Organised by the Centre of Excellence on Hazardous Substance Management and the Environmental Research Institute (ERI), Chulalongkorn University, the national event formed a part of the “Hub of Waste Management for Sustainable Development” project supported by the National Research Council of Thailand.

Other speakers featured at the breakout session were:

  • Dr. Sujitra Vassanadumrongdee, ERI

  • Dr. Nujarin Ramankul, National Metal and Materials Technology Centre (MTEC)

  • Teerachai Suppameteekulwat, Designer Director, Qualy

  • Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director, National Innovation Agency (NIA)

  • Assist. Prof. Dr. Rattanawan Mungkung, Director, VGreen, Kasetsart University.

The event aimed to foster collaborations among researchers, experts, and practitioners from various sectors—including education, public, and private sectors and civil society—engaged in waste management innovations and technologies, both locally in Thailand and abroad. It was hosted in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the ERI. 

Nophol Techaphangam