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BMA to install 200 more water refill stations to quench Bangkok’s thirst
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s “Bottle Free Seas” project, which saw the installation of 10 drinking water refill points citywide, has been so successful that it is planning to install another 200 such stations.
Bangkok's Green Lung aims to tackle 500 tonnes of waste to protect Bryde's whales
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
Residents of Bangkok’s “Green Lung” will aim to separate 500 tonnes of garbage this year to protect the habitat of Bryde’s whales that frolic just down the river in the Gulf of Thailand.
BMA cuts daily carbon footprint by 142 tonnes with food waste tactic
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
Food waste separation at 184 markets across Bangkok has helped reduce the carbon footprint by over 140 tonnes a day, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said.
Climate change and business transformation through climate risk management 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024
The draft Climate Change Act (B.E….), prepared and revised by the Department of Climate Change and Environment, is currently open for public hearing.
Thai company aims to bring hydrogen-powered vehicles to the market
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024
Despite greenhouse gas emissions continuing to rise as the world remains dependent on fossil fuels for energy, some sectors are making progress in the move towards more climate-friendly options.
Leading shared mobility operator launches Green category in Bangkok
FRIDAY, APRIL 05, 2024
Bolt, the global shared mobility operator, is proud to announce the launch of its Green category in Bangkok, featuring over 2000 hybrid and electric cars.
Bangchak, Sumitomo forge UCO-to-SAF supply chain for sustainability
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 03, 2024
Bangchak Corporation PCL and Sumitomo Corporation, a Japanese Chemical Solution Group, have partnered through a framework agreement for the purchase and sale of used cooking oil (UCO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Five Star and partners promote eco-friendly 'No Refry' campaign
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 03, 2024
Five Star, a franchise operated by Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods), has recently made a significant partnership with the "No Refry" campaign.
Thailand and UK foster universities’ potential
TUESDAY, APRIL 02, 2024
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and the British Council are continuing to foster the project to boost the potential of Thai and United Kingdom universities to advance and promote education at the tertiary level.
SCG eyes 100% stake for its innovative low-carbon cement in Thai construction
TUESDAY, APRIL 02, 2024
In a bid to help Thailand get closer to its net-zero ambitions, Siam Cement Group (SCG) has come up with a “low-carbon cement” which produced low emissions during production.
Connected closure: a new way to reduce plastic cap litter
MONDAY, APRIL 01, 2024
In addition to using recycled plastic bottles, caps and lids, the beverage industry is looking at tethered caps as a way of reducing the environmental impact of single-use plastics.
Transforms vision into reality: Eco-innovations in yachting
SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2024
Royal Phuket Marina (RPM) has become Phuket's first carbon-neutral mixed-use development, setting a new global standard for luxury living and leisure.
KKU looks to monetise battery tech based on rice husks and solar waste
SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2024
A Thai university has developed a technique to use rice husks and solar cell waste to create a component for lithium-ion batteries, which is being heralded as having the potential to help revolutionise the energy and environmental industries in the kingdom.