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Public and Private Sector team up to build Plastic Circularity Ecosystem

September 08, 2023

Applying the circular economy principle to address plastic pollution and turn waste into resources to drive the country's economic growth in a sustainable way.

Ambitious FTI project to use plastic for paving roads makes headway

December 16, 2022

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has completed the first phase of the pilot study into its project to use recycled plastic waste for road construction, and started the second phase, which involves practical application of the experimental results on real roads.

Shifting mindsets a sea-change in plastic pollution problem

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2019

Plastic is today a major part of our convenient, throwaway lifestyles.

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.

UN for first time places day’s focus on threats to undersea ecosystem

SUNDAY, MARCH 03, 2019

THE UNITED NATIONS has identified over-fishing and islands of plastic pollution as the major threats not only to ocean biodiversity but also to the livelihoods of billions of people who rely on bountiful seas.

SPECIAL REPORT: Alarm raised as Thailand drowns in plastic trash

SATURDAY, MAY 05, 2018

IN FEBRUARY LAST YEAR, a patch of plastic trash almost 10 kilometres long was seen floating off the coast of the Gulf of Thailand in Chumpon province, prompting a wake-up call about the plastic pollution problem which has become increasingly serious in recent years.