The Parts Distribution Centre of BMW Group Thailand stores and distributes BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad parts to dealers nationwide for vehicle maintenance every day. These parts include brake pads, air filters, engine oil, etc. Each part is packed in cardboard boxes of various sizes. Over the course of one month, approximately 1,000 kilograms of cardboard boxes are sent by BMW to suppliers for disposal.

Given the volume of cardboard boxes that the BMW Parts Distribution Centre needs to dispose of each month, undergraduate students are invited to propose waste management ideas using the Circular Economy concepts of Rethink/Reuse/Reduce/Recycle. The ideas can range from reducing the use of cardboard packaging from the start (Rethink/Reduce) to reusing or recycling the used cardboard boxes after use (Reuse/Recycle). The proposed approach must be able to generate a value of more than 10 baht per kilogram of cardboard waste.

The construction of buildings in the real estate business generates a significant amount of construction waste, impacting the environment. This waste includes debris from ongoing construction projects and waste from the demolition of sales galleries. The company's responsibility is to manage this construction waste efficiently and in a way that benefits society.

Students choosing this challenge must propose innovative methods for managing construction waste in the Ari and the Sukhumvit construction sites. The proposed idea must show benefits to the community in terms of living conditions, health, and income generation. Sustainable environmental and social management practices for the organization should be included in the proposed idea, such as recycling construction materials for future projects.

Examples of common construction waste in the project include:

• Lightweight concrete debris
• Nail debris
• Formwork + pallets + partition wood debris
• PVC pipe debris
• Ceiling debris
• Cement column debris
• Used saw blades
• Steel bar debris, steel box debris
• Nuts + rings
• Air conditioner pipe insulation

Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited is implementing the “Fry to Fly” campaign to promote the collection of used cooking oil for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to promote the Circular Economy and encourage participation from all sectors. The project begins by collecting used cooking oil from business partners such as food and bakery businesses, industrial factories, markets, etc. Bangchak Corporation aims to develop a business model for collecting used cooking oil from SMEs/households/communities to promote environment protection and economic development and connect it with the "Fry to Fly" project. The company also advocates for the proper use of vegetable oil and the correct management of used oil.

Students choosing this competition challenge must propose a business model for the collection of used cooking oil from SMEs/households/communities to be delivered to Bangchak for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. 

The Chaipattana Foundation aims to re-design/rebrand its agricultural service center located on Khlong 11 Road, Bueng Thonglang Subdistrict, Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani Province. The center currently serves as an agricultural learning center following the principles of the Royal Initiatives, focusing on new theories and integrated agriculture. It also sells organic fruits and vegetables that meet GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) standards. The project will be transformed into an agritourism center, integrating agricultural knowledge based on the Royal Initiatives. Services will include food and beverage offerings for health, as well as the sale of vegetable, fruit, and ornamental plant seedlings to be more modern and appealing.

1. Present environmentally friendly packaging that incorporates the concepts of Rethink/Reuse/Reduce/Recycle for use in food containers, plant pots, or reusable items to reduce waste and add value to the products. These designs should be modern and appealing, suitable for display and sale at Good Goods stores, particularly the branch in CentralWorld. 

2. Design signage related to vegetables and fruits to create a clear and distinctive identity for the project, promoting environmental conservation and raising awareness about reducing future waste.

The increasing severity and continuous occurrence of environmental problems, coupled with limited resources and improper waste management, have led to a climate crisis. SCG focuses on and emphasizes the Circular Economy, which is one of the key approaches used to reduce the use of new natural resources and increase the value of unused materials by reintroducing them as production inputs.

Undergraduate students must apply the principles of Circular Economy, specifically the Regenerative concept which promotes a holistic approach to the co-creation of positive impact in the ecosystem and propose ideas for using materials that have been used or leftover (Waste) as substitutes for "natural raw materials" in the production of construction products or product packaging.

Continuous and increasingly severe environmental problems, especially global warming, require solutions that go beyond traditional approaches. The impacts of pollution on land, water, and air are clearly visible. Microsoft recognizes the need to promote the Circular Economy, which is a key approach to reduce resource use, maximize value creation, and efficiently manage waste by circulating resources and waste back into businesses.

Apply Generative AI or advanced AI technologies capable of deep learning from existing datasets and utilize that knowledge to generate new desired outcomes. Students should leverage Generative AI technology to assist in resource reduction or efficient waste management, resulting in quicker, easier, and more effective positive outcomes, thereby helping to expand the concept of the circular economy into a more widely recognized notion.