On September 18, 2025, the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), together with its partner organizations — including the Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM), Center of Excellence on Hazardous Substance Management (HSM), Chulalongkorn University, and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) — jointly hosted a Stakeholder Engagement Meeting at Le Méridien Bangkok Hotel to drive collaborative action on aluminum dross management.
The meeting was convened to collect essential insights for advancing the project “Conditioning and Reuse of Aluminum Dross Toward Sustainable End-of-Waste Status.” As a long-standing industrial byproduct, aluminum dross has contributed to environmental and social pollution concerns. However, these challenges can be effectively mitigated through the implementation of appropriate innovations and supportive policy frameworks.
The meeting convened over 70 participants representing 28 organizations, including entrepreneurs from aluminum manufacturing plants, licensed waste treatment and disposal facilities (Factory Type 106), cement producers, and relevant government agencies. The session was honored by opening remarks and strategic policy insights from Dr. Jullapong Thaveesri, Executive Board Member of the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) and Expert Member of the Steering Committee of the Center of Excellence on Hazardous Substance Management (HSM).
Following the opening session, executives from partner organizations shared their institutional background and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the End-of-Waste Project. Featured speakers included Mr. Kittiphan Bangyikhan, Director of the Division of Raw Materials Innovation and Downstream Industries, Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM); Mr. Numpol Limprasert, Vice Chairman of the Institute of Water and Environment for Sustainability, Federation of Thai Industries (FTI); and Dr. Sarawut Lerspalungsanti, Deputy Director of the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), NSTDA.
Mr. Amornsak Ruengsomboon, Senior Researcher at MTEC, led a session on innovative approaches, conditioning processes, and utilization strategies for aluminum dross. He provided in-depth technical insights and examined the potential of various technologies to transform aluminum dross into valuable resources.
The feedback and conclusions from this meeting will play a pivotal role in guiding MTEC and its partner organizations as they formulate project proposals that respond to real-world needs and challenges. These efforts are intended to support the practical implementation of policies and commercial initiatives. Moreover, this initiative is expected to contribute to the refinement of relevant laws and regulations, while fostering private sector investment in sustainable aluminum dross management technologies.
