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Plastic road leads the way
Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/12/2018
» The road is short, only 220 metres long, yet it holds a tremendous promise for a zero-waste future.
Time to solve plastic mess
News, Editorial, Published on 27/10/2018
» As a part of the world which dumps 150,000 tonnes of plastic into its waters every year, the European Union (EU) has decided to take a tougher stance against this polluting material. The European parliament on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to ban a number of single-use plastics.
Say no to plastic bags
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/11/2018
» 7-Eleven announced on Nov 7 their plan "to reduce and cease" the use of plastic at its stores nationwide. It's about time! Can they stop giving away individually wrapped plastic spoons and forks while they're at it?
Winning the war on plastic
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/01/2020
» Asia is picking up the pace in tackling the plastic crisis. In Bangladesh, the High Court last Monday ordered the government to ban single-use plastics in coastal areas and in hotels and restaurants in one year. It also ordered the government to strictly enforce the ban on polyethylene -- the main ingredient in many plastic bags -- under the existing law.
Activists decry plastic ban loopholes
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/01/2020
» The recent ban on single-use plastic bags at major retailers created a stir for consumers and businesses, with social media abuzz with workarounds such as shoppers using wheelbarrows and stockings to carry off their 7-Eleven hauls.
No panic over plastic policies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/01/2020
» Local petrochemical makers and plastic converters say they're untroubled by the bans on single-use plastics by the Thai and Chinese governments because they prepared for the eco-friendly trend before the policies emerged.
Ailing plastic businesses seek rescue
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/02/2020
» Labour Ministry has been asked to step in and help dozens of plastic bag manufacturers which are at risk of closing their businesses altogether since the government banned single-use plastics on Jan 1.
Plastic reduction efforts 'a success'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2019
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) says the first year of the country's effort to reduce plastic waste has been successful and has received cooperation from the business sector.
Plastic waste imports are 'unwanted'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2021
» More than 100 environmental groups have called on the government to prohibit the import of plastic waste and instead encourage the use of domestic plastic waste for recycling as a way to safeguard the environment and promote the circular economy.
Dow, TISTR pilot plastic recycling
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/09/2021
» Chemical maker Dow Thailand Group has joined hands with the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) to develop a system to better collect and recycle plastic waste under a circular economy model to reduce the growing amount of this type of waste.