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  The Bangkok Metropolitan Council

  Published on 13/04/2024

  » Ms. Naruenarnmont Houngsap, Spokesperson of Bangkok Metropolitan Council, was appointed to chair the special committee to study the replacement of government vehicles with EV vehicles. In addition, Mr. Viput Srivaurai, Member of BMC Bankg Rak District, was also a witness to the launch of the Thai application Saifah for EV car users with Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok. There was Mr. Veerasit Manawa, CEO of Saifah EV Company Limited, who provided information at the Irawat Phatthana Building, Bangkok City Hall 2, Din Daeng.

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  For Farm App Battles PM2.5 with Public Help

  Published on 26/03/2024

  » Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited, a key supplier of agricultural raw materials to Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), has joined forces with CP Foods' animal feed mills across Thailand to foster public involvement in reporting cornfield burning via the For Farm Application. This initiative seeks to reduce PM2.5 dust emissions from crop burning and is in line with the Charoen Pokphand Group's policy against purchasing or importing corn for animal feed from areas compromised by forest encroachment and burning practices. Animal feed mills, including Lamphun Feed Factory in Lamphun province, Pak Thong Chai Feed Mill, Khok Kruat Feed Mill in Nakhon Ratchasima province, and Phitsanulok Feed Mill in Phitsanulok province, are actively promoting public awareness, encouraging Thais to report incidences of burning through the For Farm App. They stress that all CP Foods' feed mills procure corn from areas not involved in deforestation or burning.

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  Pioneering Battery Recycling Initiative Transforms Waste into Value

  Published on 22/03/2024

  » Panasonic Energy (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (PECTH), UMC Metals Ltd. (UMC Metals) and CP All Public Company Limited (CP All) announced the success of the 'Circular Economy Initiative through Battery Recycling Project,' leveraging the ECOARC™ Furnace—a technology melting used batteries to take back reusable materials for economic value. Only Panasonic batteries are capable of undergoing this melting and extracting reusable materials, for being a battery which does not contain environmentally harmful substances. Moreover, building on last year's partnership with CP All to establish used battery collection boxes at 7-Eleven stores, the project targets 1,000 stores within 2024, allowing more used batteries to be collected and to be brought into the Circular Economy.

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  Tech-Driven Solution Targets PM 2.5 Pollution Crisis

  Published on 19/02/2024

  » Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of the leading agri-food conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), is leading a unified campaign with governmental bodies, business partners, and farmers to address the ongoing PM 2.5 dust challenge. This initiative encourages farmers to cease the practice of crop burning in preparation for the upcoming planting season as part of the "Partner to Green: Corn Suppliers Fighting Haze Alliance Project." The alliance employs Satellite Imaging Technology to significantly reduce, and ultimately aim to eradicate, burning practices in its corn supply chain. The company invites the Thai people to help monitor and report crop burning incidents via the "F.Farm" application, fostering a collaborative approach to mitigate environmental concerns.

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  Breakthrough Technology Revolutionises Renewable Energy Storage Solutions

  Published on 15/01/2024

  » Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited (BKP), a key animal feed raw material supplier for Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Limited (CP Foods), is proactively collaborating with local corn suppliers through the "Corn Burning Monitoring" initiative. This initiative aims to reduce dust emissions from cornfield burning and utilises satellite data to identify hotspots and monitor field-burning activities within the corn supply chain.

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  Permanent Secretary for Interior Commends Mae Chaem as Model for Sustainable Living

  Published on 19/12/2023

  » On December 15, 2023, Mr. Suttipong Juljarern, Permanent Secretary for Interior, presided over the opening of World Soil Day 2023 - 2024 activities under the concept of "Sustainable Soil and Water for better life", together with the executives of the Ministry of Interior and network partners in Mae Chaem District, totalling more than 1,400 people. Including, Phrakru Mongkolwisit; The abbot of Buppharam Temple, Phrakru Wirakit Sunthon; The abbot of Ban Chiang Temple, Phrakru Wisutpanyakhun; The abbot of Phra That Chang Kheng Temple and other monks participated in this activity.

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  "Fahsai Mini" air-purifying tower to return outdoor life to city dwellers

  Published on 22/05/2023

  » According to its creators, the latest version of the air-purification tower, named "Fahsai Mini," boasts enhanced efficiency in reducing tiny particles (PM2.5) and airborne microbes, significantly lowering the risk of illness and creating a healthy environment for communities. RISC, a centre dedicated to research and innovation for sustainability, is responsible for this city-level air purifying innovation.

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  CP Foods takes steps to ensure sustainable corn sourcing

  Published on 16/03/2023

  » Charoen Pokphand Group’s Feed Ingredients Trading Business Group (FIT) and Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) have successfully implemented a corn traceability system to verify the sourcing of maize for feed production, which is free from forest encroachment and stubble burning.

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  Syngenta Seeds Thailand invests over THB 330 million to boost production capacity with new plant in Lopburi

  Published on 02/12/2022

  » Syngenta Seeds Thailand on 2 December inaugurated a new production plant in Lopburi, hosting an official ceremony attended by Justin Wolfe, Syngenta Seeds President, Amphon Ungkapakornkul, the Governor of Lopburi Province and chiefs of related governmental agencies, as well as business partners. The new factory will increase production capacity up to 10 tons per hour, a significant increase from the previous three tons per hour. It will also introduce the latest technology for corn seed production from Germany and Japan to achieve high-quality corn seeds for livestock feed.

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  “Daimler Commercial Vehicles Thailand” partners with “Muang Sa Ad”

  Published on 17/11/2022

  » Support government policy to reduce PM 2.5 and become more eco-friendly for future sustainability efforts

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