On 4th July 2018, Dr. Vilas Nitivattananon of UEM faculty in SERD-AIT and Mr. Guilberto Borongan of AIT RRC.AP met with Dr. Somthai Wongcharoen, President and Owner of Wongpanit International Co. Ltd. to explore potential waste partnerships on recycling business models. The aim of the proposed concept proposal is developing and running a regional/international academic program in the business model for eco-innovation with a focus on waste/resources recycling. The expected outcome of this project is to encourage the reduction of waste generation and waste diversion in Southeast Asian countries.