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Corporate conscience for the planet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2024
» Businesses play a crucial role in addressing global warming, as their operations significantly influence the environment, the economy and society. Launching initiatives to combat climate change is essential to reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable practices. Failure to act can result in costly disruptions from extreme weather events such as resource shortages and stricter government regulations. Moreover, as a greater number of consumers search for eco-friendly options, businesses that adopt sustainable practices can gain a competitive egde.Their initiatives not only contribute to global climate goals but also foster innovation, drive cost savings, and ensure long-term profitability. Here's a closer look at how Thai businesses are progressing in addressing climate change challenges.
Hikers told to take care of own waste
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2024
» Visitors at Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei generated over 4.5 tonnes of waste between Oct 1 and Dec 27, park chief Adison Hemathanon said on Sunday, before urging tourists to dispose their waste to protect the park's natural environment.
'3R Model' for farming to help curb PM2.5 in Thailand
Post Reporters, Published on 08/12/2024
» Thailand is looking to enhance farmers' ability to rehabilitate land and replace some crops with alternative, high-value plants to tackle agricultural burning that causes PM2.5 dust pollution in lowland areas.
BMA calls for 'foam-free' festival
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/11/2024
» Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is asking city residents to go "zero-foam" for this year's Loy Krathong festival, urging those who want to take part in the ceremony to look into biodegradable floats to help protect the environment.
FTI proposes special red rubbish bags for face masks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/05/2021
» As Covid-related household waste mounts, the Federation of Thai Industries has recommended providing special red bags to every household to make it simple to separate plastics and other non-biodegradable items which pose a threat to the environment.
Pandemic speeds up digital drive
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2021
» Despite decades of rapid change, 2020 somehow shifted the pace into overdrive, forcing businesses to change course overnight, workers to scramble to find a place in the new economy and leaders to carve out lucrative opportunities.
Poll shows opposition to eco-friendly Loy Krathong
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2019
» Most people reject a suggestion that Thais avoid floating krathong -- containers made of leaves but often including non-biodegradable materials -- during the traditional festival, and collect trash from rivers and canals instead, says a survey conducted by Bangkok University, or Bangkok Poll, this week.
Styrofoam krathong numbers sink
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2018
» City cleaners have collected 841,327 krathong baskets which were set afloat on Bangkok's waterways and ponds during the festival on Thursday night. It was found that only 5.3% of them were made from styrofoam.