Showing 1 - 7 of 7
Renewed focus on plastic waste
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/12/2023
» Thailand is pushing ahead with projects to reduce plastic waste as it struggles to reduce sea pollution, especially after efforts slowed during the pandemic.
Breaking down a great idea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/11/2022
» The easing of the pandemic was not only good for the economy, but also a campaign against single-use plastic bags and styrofoam containers.
BPE puts bourse listing back on the front burner
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/10/2022
» Biodegradable Packaging for Environment (BPE), a Thai manufacturer of food and beverage containers made from agricultural refuse, has resumed a plan to list the company on the stock market as it continues to expand its packaging business.
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.
PTTGC to decide on plastic plant by October
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/07/2019
» SET-listed PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC) plans to finalise its decision on a biodegradable plastic production facility by October after several postponements.
PTTGC studying biodegradable polyester for line-up
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/01/2019
» PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC), Thailand's largest petrochemical maker, is conducting R&D to produce bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) to add new commercial products to its roster soon.
PTTGC to recycle plastic
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/11/2018
» SET-listed PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC), Thailand's largest petrochemical maker, has announced plans to spend 1 billion baht on a commercial recycling plant for single-use plastic products with a capacity of 30,000-40,000 tonnes per year.