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Bolt's EV Usage Soars as Thailand Goes Green
Published on 19/09/2024
» In a significant development for Thailand's urban transportation sector, ride-hailing company Bolt has reported a remarkable increase in the use of electric vehicles (EVs) on its platform. The announcement comes as the country celebrates World Car Free Day and demonstrates a growing preference for emission-free mobility options among Thai commuters.
Uttaradit in spotlight at CU Centenary Park
Life, Published on 19/09/2024
» To satisfy wanderlust without having to leave the capital, people will get an opportunity to experience sustainable living and the beautiful culture of the northern town of Uttaradit at "Along Uttaradit Festival", which takes place in Bangkok's CU Centenary Park from tomorrow until Sunday.
TCMA Honoured with 2024 Excellence and Leadership Awards
Published on 17/09/2024
» In recognition of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lead the cement industry in collaboration towards Net Zero 2050, the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has been honoured with two prestigious awards: the “Excellence Trade Association 2024” and the “Outstanding Leadership of Trade Association 2024,” presented by the Ministry of Commerce.
The world is headed towards uncharted waters
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 17/09/2024
» No sirens are blaring, nobody even looks frightened, but they should be. Last week, the world moved into uncharted territory. The "aspirational" goal of never allowing the average global temperature to rise more than 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than the pre-industrial norm (+1.5C) has been breached for a whole year -- and probably forever.
Saving the planet from the plastic menace
News, Published on 16/09/2024
» There is no denying that plastics have delivered tremendous benefits over the past century. But as we now know, this progress has come at great cost.
PTT plots path to greener future
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» PTT Plc, Thailand's national energy company, has realigned its strategy to balance business growth with sustainability, and advance both its own and the nation's goals of achieving carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions, says its chief executive officer.
New deal to boost climate resilience
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Interior Ministry and German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH (GIZ) signed an agreement to advance the integrated urban climate action for low-carbon and resilient cities (Urban-Act) project in Thailand.
Next steps for Thailand Taxonomy
News, Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Published on 09/09/2024
» As demands for climate finance increase with the tangible impacts of climate change, people increasingly look to the government and various regulators to establish and upgrade a more effective combination of rules, regulations and market-based mechanisms to spur investments at a scale that is commensurate to our needs.
Feather Launches Eco-Friendly Shampoo Bottle for Low-Carbon Living
Published on 06/09/2024
» SCG Chemicals, or SCGC, a leader in integrated polymer business solutions for sustainability, has partnered with Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of consumer goods and chemical products from Japan, known for brands such as Attack, Bioré, Haiter, Magiclean, Laurier, and Feather, to develop sustainable recycled packaging for the “Feather” hair care products. This packaging is made from high-quality recycled plastic resin, SCGC GREEN POLYMERTM, utilising SCGC's advanced recycling technology. The packaging is designed to have a low carbon footprint and is 100% recyclable, adhering to circular economy principles to maximise resource efficiency. This collaboration aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a low-carbon society while maintaining the quality of the product and ensuring consumer convenience.
Protesting ethically for the planet
News, Published on 05/09/2024
» Climate protesters have disrupted the tennis at Wimbledon, thrown tomato soup at the glass protecting famous paintings, sprayed orange powder on Stonehenge, and blocked traffic. In response, European governments have been cracking down on environmental protesters with detentions and fines, and, in one case, with a five-year prison sentence for advocating civil disobedience in a Zoom call.