From Sludge to Profit
In countries such as Thailand, the gap between the laboratory and
commercialization can be considerable. However, by leveraging multiple resources
including strong IP policies, technology transfer, and trade secrets, NSTDA was able
to facilitate the transformation of the sludge rubber recovery technology from the laboratory to the commercial sector. Commercialization of the technology has enabled companies to turn waste into profit while protecting the environment and providing safer working conditions.