SACIT Waste to Craft initiative transforms silk waste into products

MGR Online•Economy•6d ago

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SACIT promotes the Waste to Craft concept by supporting entrepreneurs in transforming production waste into high-value creative handicrafts.

•SACIT supports the transformation of waste materials, such as non-standard silk cocoons, into creative handicrafts.
•Socoon, a SACIT member brand in Saraburi Province, has successfully developed scarves, bags, and decor from silk waste.
•The initiative combines research-based knowledge with local wisdom to increase resource value and community income.

•SACIT, an agency under the Ministry of Commerce, operates under the concept of Waste to Craft to reduce resource loss.
•SACIT provides research funding and knowledge to help entrepreneurs upgrade raw materials and production processes.
•The initiative has successfully repurposed combed silk fibers, silk cocoon fragments, and non-standard cocoons into value-added products.
•Socoon uses research-based techniques to process silk waste into silk yarn through sorting, cleaning, and spinning.
•Socoon has expanded its use of silk resources by utilizing sericin protein to create skincare products.
•Mr. Kitisak Kajornpai states that the initiative transforms agricultural waste into products reflecting wisdom and creativity.
•The project creates jobs and distributes income to local people in Saraburi Province, specifically the elderly and vulnerable groups.
•SACIT provides market access for members through trade fairs, public relations, and the SACIT Shop.

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Anucha Teerakanont

"SACIT will continue to support Thai arts and crafts creators and entrepreneurs, starting from promoting research and knowledge development."

SACIT จะเดินหน้าสนับสนุนผู้สร้างสรรค์และผู้ประกอบการงานศิลปหัตถกรรมไทยอย่างต่อเนื่อง ตั้งแต่การส่งเสริมงานวิจัยและพัฒนาองค์ความรู้

SACIT(สถาบันส่งเสริมศิลปหัตถกรรมไทย (องค์การมหาชน))

A public organization under the Ministry of Commerce that promotes Thai arts and crafts and the Waste to Craft initiative.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The ministry that supervises SACIT.

Socoon

A SACIT member brand from the artificial silk cocoon community in Saraburi Province.

Artificial Silk Cocoon Community Group(กลุ่มชุมชนรังไหมประดิษฐ์)

A local community group in Saraburi Province that develops products from silk waste.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Anucha Teerakanont(ผศ.ดร.อนุชา ทีรคานนท์)

The Director of the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT).

Kitisak Kajornpai(กิติศักดิ์ ขจรภัย)

A representative of the Socoon brand and a committee member of the artificial silk cocoon community group.

Saraburi Province(จังหวัดสระบุรี)ℹ️

The location of the artificial silk cocoon community and Socoon brand.