Showing 1 - 8 of 8
Firms tout 'successful' upcycling ideas
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2023
» Three entrepreneurs shed light on what made their upcycling ideas successful during a third panel discussion at the Sustainability Expo (SX) Talk Series entitled "The Way to Smart Upcycling".
Trash to treasure
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 10/06/2022
» Going green is the new black and it’s true for the Thai fashion scene. To belatedly celebrate World Environment Day, Guru speaks to inventive Thai designers/entrepreneurs, who offer eco-conscious customers sustainable fashion items made from trash. They explain misunderstandings about trashion like "Why does it cost more?" and "Is sustainable fashion just upcycling waste?"
Coming full circle
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 22/10/2021
» Bangkok has finally sprung back to life! People are venturing outside, Asoke and Siam are once again centres of headache-inducing traffic jams and dining-out is an option again. But we also shouldn't forget about shopping and while it was technically possible even during semi-lockdown, it's different now that we can go outside with relative ease. However, as we ready our wallets -- or perhaps credit cards because cashless is the way ahead -- to go on a post-lockdown shopping spree, we can also consider buying from places that help the environment and reduce waste. Whether it's buying pre-loved items or selling or donating the stuff in our closet that we've barely used, there are many avenues in the city to do just that, like Ikea Bang Yai's brand new Circular Shop. Here are a few ways you can shop 'til you drop and at the same time help make the city a greener place.
Holiday hangover
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 19/04/2019
» Songkran may be over but if you're like me, you'd be suffering from a severe case of holiday hangover. As much as we'd all like to remain in limbo with no work or responsibilities to worry about, we all have to face reality and get back to our usual routines. But that doesn't mean we have to jump into being all hectic again. It's good to carve out some "me time" or time with a few friends to relax and chill, even it's for just a few hours and not the three days we were so generously given over Songkran. With good company, it's time to let your hair down for another new year (see what we did there?), have a good brunch while reading a book, chat over a few drinks or maybe go on a food and shopping trip. We've got a few new places that you'll want to check out.
Tarad forecasts 81% growth
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/03/2014
» E-commerce website Tarad.com expects sales growth of 81% this year thanks to a sharp increase in transactions via mobile devices.
Waste Not, Want Not
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 13/02/2013
» Fifty million tonnes of electronic waste is produced each year globally, and the Environmental Protection Agency estimates only 15% is recycled, with the rest going directly into landfill and incinerators.
Fashion rubbish
Business, Published on 27/11/2012
» When Yuttana Anothaisintawee, managing director and eco designer at Triple Pim Co, set up his company in 2008, he did it for his employees.