Addressing the plastic pollution crisis, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jatupol Junthip from the Faculty of Science and Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University (NRRU), has demonstrated continuous professional excellence. Certified under NRRU-PSF Level 2 and recognized as Faculty Outstanding Teacher for four consecutive years (2022–2025), his teaching is grounded in systematic evaluation and institutionally published best practices. He transformed the General Education course "Green Globe" (Course 003301) into an active learning space that turns discarded plastic bottle caps into wisdom and environmental inspiration. To address campus bottle cap waste, Dr. Jatupol designed a safe Project-Based Learning (PBL) process utilizing household irons for thermal molding, introducing the "From Waste to WOW" framework:

- Wisdom: Integrates polymer chemistry, science, and engineering into practical lab work. Elevating classroom projects into mechanical tensile research, he led General Science students to represent NRRU at the Young Scientist Award in the 14th Regional Research Expo.

- Opportunity: Empowers multidisciplinary students to master management, costing, marketing, and real-world commercialization, generating revolving income and cultivating NRRU’s graduate identity: "Moral Conscience, Professional Knowledge, Readiness for Work."

- Worth: Fosters strong environmental mindsets and high learning satisfaction, clearly reflected in student testimonials and reflective feedback.

As a mentor, Dr. Jatupol shared his 6-step PBL model—spanning (1) SDGs/Upcycling preparation, (2) Creative group planning, (3) Innovation execution, (4) Costing and market testing, (5) Reporting and presentation, and (6) Comprehensive reflection across innovation, quality, sustainability, process, and commercial potential—with peer instructor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanakorn Saengsanga. This established a Professional Learning Community (PLC) that measurably raised Dr. Thanakorn’s teaching evaluation score from 4.43 to 4.56/5.00. He also coached in-service and student teachers at Mahissarathibodee School to strengthen the local learning ecosystem. Driving systemic transformation, Dr. Jatupol collaborated with the Office of Academic Resources and IT to upcycle bottle caps into library bookmarks and coasters, and partnered with the Faculty of Science to process other waste streams. This established campus-wide color-coded collection bins and developed a mobile learning unit that transfers upcycling skills to network schools and local housewife groups—creating alternative income while advancing UN SDGs 4, 12, 13, and 17.