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Asean urged to embrace circular economy
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/10/2024
» The circular economy (CE) is the future of the world and must be driven by aggressive policies from governments, especially within the Asean community, which needs to take further steps to integrate it into the entire economic system, experts say.
Village Fund theme is bio, circular economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/02/2021
» Strong Village Funds that are eligible for the government's new 15-billion-baht funding scheme are required to develop projects related to the bio, circular and green (BCG) economy, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
A solution to plastic pollution: circular economy
Asia focus, Rana Karadsheh-Haddad, Published on 08/02/2021
» The dire state of the world's oceans can no longer be ignored. Discarded plastic waste -- particularly single-use plastic -- is putting marine life at risk.
SME D Bank focuses on circular economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/03/2023
» Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) plans to focus on investments in promising bio-, circular and green (BCG) SMEs and startups this year, according to president Nartnaree Rathapat.
Private sector urged to embrace circular economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/12/2023
» The private sector is being encouraged to adopt circular economy principles for business operations to reduce costs, increase efficiency and generate income from innovative business models.
SKF exemplifies dedication to the circular economy
Business, Published on 07/10/2025
» SKF (Thailand) Ltd, a global leader in bearing manufacturing from Sweden, has reaffirmed its sustainability vision with the official launch of the "SKF Ayutthaya Circular Solution Centre" in Thailand.
Ricoh Inspires Youth to Build Circular Economy Future
Published on 07/08/2025
» Ricoh (Thailand) Ltd. continues its long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability through the 16th annual “Ricoh R-cademy” project. Launched in 2009, this year’s initiative brings together four key partners: the Prawet District Office (Bangkok Metropolitan Administration), the Khun Foundation, the Petroleum and Petrochemical College at Chulalongkorn University, and the Green Road Project.
Sustainable Shopping and Circular Economy at Sustainability Expo 2024
Published on 01/10/2024
» As sustainability continues to emerge as a global priority, events like the Sustainability Expo 2024 (SX 2024) serve as vital platforms for driving meaningful action. The expo, recognised as the largest sustainability event in ASEAN, brings together policymakers, businesses, and innovators to address pressing environmental issues. More importantly, it actively engages the public in practising sustainability. Two key attractions at SX 2024 are the SX Marketplace Zone and the SX Repartment Store Zone, both showcasing how sustainable consumption can significantly contribute to environmental goals. These areas offer hands-on experiences to promote responsible consumption and emphasise the importance of the circular economy.
A circular economy is key to tackling e-waste crisis
Oped, Prom Vikitsreth, Published on 10/07/2018
» One of the topics that has dominated the news cycle this month is the discovery of the gargantuan amount of illegally imported electronic waste (e-waste) stored at recycling plants across the country. To make that matter more dramatic, and somewhat more attention-grabbing, many of those plants were found to be owned by Chinese businessmen through the service of Thai “nominees”. With China deciding to ban all waste imports, questions were raised about whether Thailand would be one of the inevitable destinations for this waste.
APPLYING A BIO-CIRCULAR-GREEN ECONOMY IN RESPONSE TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES
Published on 02/09/2021
» With global warming demanding rapid and far-reaching actions to reduce carbon emissions, many economies have galvanised their efforts to change towards clean energy and decarbonised living. In Thailand, action is being taken to fulfil the country’s commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by one-fifth from its business-as-usual level, while some major economies around the world have initiated even more drastic efforts to keep the global temperature below 2 or preferably 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than the pre-industrial level by 2030.