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Retailers' plastic bags ban comes into effect
Retailers' plastic bags ban comes into effect
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 01, 2020
Wednesday (January 1) marked the first day of the ban on plastic bags implemented by around 75 brands under the Thai Retailers Association to reduce plastic waste in the country.
Old habits die hard: Stores try to cut down on plastic bags, but shoppers remain stubborn
Old habits die hard: Stores try to cut down on plastic bags, but shoppers remain stubborn
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2019
After a rescued dugong died from ingesting plastic bags, Thailand has been on high alert about plastic pollution. This topic is being widely discussed among Thai netizens, who have been suggesting many measures, including controlling the use of plastic bags at supermarkets and convenience stores.Thai shoppers refused 1.5 bn plastic bags over past year
Thai shoppers refused 1.5 bn plastic bags over past year
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019
The Mall Group claims lead in bid to cut use of plastic bags
The Mall Group claims lead in bid to cut use of plastic bags
THURSDAY, JULY 04, 2019
The Mall Group is pushing its green credentials as the first department store and supermarket operator in Thailand to stop providing plastic bags for free. 169 million plastic bags left unused at Thai 7-Elevens in just two months
169 million plastic bags left unused at Thai 7-Elevens in just two months
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019
More than 169 million plastic bags have been left unused at Thailand’s 7-Eleven stores in the past two months – more than Bt33 million in value alone, but also a huge amount of single-use plastic not making its way into the environment.South Korean man accused of killing and dismembering his compatriot arrested
South Korean man accused of killing and dismembering his compatriot arrested
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019
POLICE yesterday arrested a South Korean man suspected of murdering his friend, dismembering the body and disposing of the remains in plastic bags.Foreign tourists help clear trash from Samui beaches
Foreign tourists help clear trash from Samui beaches
MONDAY, JANUARY 07, 2019
Foreign tourists on Monday gathered for the second day at a beach on Samui Island in Surat Thani province to help collect trash and debris swept to the shore by tropical storm Pabuk, which hit the Southern region last week.
Jakartans agree with plastic ban: Environment agency
Jakartans agree with plastic ban: Environment agency
SATURDAY, JANUARY 05, 2019
Despite their dependence on plastic bags, Jakartans mostly agree with the city administration’s plan to issue a policy restricting plastic bag use, according to a survey conducted by the Jakarta Environment Agency.Bali enacts plastics ban, targeting 70 per cent reduced use in 2019
Bali enacts plastics ban, targeting 70 per cent reduced use in 2019
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2018
Bali has taken a big step to curb pollution in its seas, enacting a ban on troublesome single-use plastics like shopping bags, styrofoam and straws.
Plastic bags are just the tip of the trash mountain
Plastic bags are just the tip of the trash mountain
MONDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2018
Once again we are hearing that Thailand is getting serious about plastic bags, this time because it’s Thai Environment Day (today). Note that nothing is being mentioned about all the other plastic waste, just the bags. Loading...
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