Case study from Ban Rang Plub village, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi province, Thailand on effective Thai model for the implementation of waste management practices for sustainable living. It shows how inspired individuals have succeeded in engaging every household in the community as proactive partners in their own development; it considers local government and industry partners who have supported them; and it highlights the change of mindset among villagers who no longer perceive waste as a problem but a valuable resource.