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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.
Thantawan keen to support BCG efforts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/06/2023
» Thantawan Industry Plc, a plastic manufacturer and developer of innovative products, aims to produce more eco-friendly products to support the government's bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic development efforts.
BGC acquires Prime for B580m in expansion push
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 02/03/2023
» SET-listed packaging manufacturer BG Container Glass (BGC) has completed the acquisition of Prime Packaging, part of its strategy to become a leader in total packaging solutions.
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.
Green shoots in Phangnga
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2022
» Climate change and environmental sustainability have been hot global issues in recent decades.
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.
Oxo-degradable plastics worry firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/06/2021
» Plastic manufacturers under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) are concerned about the increase of oxo-degradable plastics, which falsely claim to be environmentally friendly.
BoI gives Natureworks tax privileges for PLA project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2021
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has granted tax privileges to polylactic acid (PLA) manufacturer Natureworks Asia Pacific Co for its 15-billion-baht investment in a biodegradable polymer production project in line with the state bio-economy scheme.
PLA export value poised to rise 16.6% this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/02/2021
» The value of exports of polylactic acid (PLA), a type of biodegradable plastic, is expected to increase by 16.6% this year to 2.7 billion baht, with an additional 6,800 tonnes shipped out, making the country the world's third largest exporter, according to the Industry Ministry.
SCGP eyes global market with acquisition of UK's Go-Pak
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/01/2021
» SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP) plans to have its recently acquired Go-Pak UK Ltd expand to food packaging services in the global market as more consumers buy food to eat at home and choose environmentally-friendly products.