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Suphajee, Varawut fast-track task force to tackle plastic pellet shortage
Suphajee, Varawut fast-track task force to tackle plastic pellet shortage
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
Commerce and Industry ministries launch urgent task force to tackle a plastic pellet shortage linked to Middle East turmoil, boost recycling and rein in living costs.Commerce adds 3 more price-controlled goods as energy costs bit
Commerce adds 3 more price-controlled goods as energy costs bit
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
Commerce Ministry adds sauces, bottled water and plastic pellets to its controlled goods list for one year to curb unfair pricing amid rising energy costsPetrochemical costs and energy-intensive sectors under pressure
Petrochemical costs and energy-intensive sectors under pressure
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
Middle East war disrupts petrochemical supplies, drives up plastic prices and raises shortage fears across Thai industry, healthcare and consumer goodsFrom Your Bin to Your Shopping Bag: How Dow Is Reinventing Plastic's Future
From Your Bin to Your Shopping Bag: How Dow Is Reinventing Plastic's Future
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
That crispy packet from your favourite Thai curry, the cling film from this morning's leftovers, the stretch wrap protecting your online delivery—what if we told you these everyday items could have a second life as premium packaging?Dow Partners with Copeland and MMP Corporation to Lead the Way with Designed for Circularity Packaging
Dow Partners with Copeland and MMP Corporation to Lead the Way with Designed for Circularity Packaging
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025
Bangkok — 5 November 2025 —Dow (NYSE: DOW), in partnership with Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, has announced the adoption of a new stretch film made with 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.Nong Khaem Model: Transforms Bangkok through separation of waste
Nong Khaem Model: Transforms Bangkok through separation of waste
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025
Nong Khaem Model transforms waste through community and private sector teamwork. Separating trash creates jobs and converts "worthless" plastic into fashion, goods, and fuel.Bamboo explored as alternative to plastic
Bamboo explored as alternative to plastic
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025
Bamboo is a valuable tool for mitigating climate change thanks to its renewable, biodegradable and recyclable properties, said Anutra Wannaviroj, project director of Thailand's Chaipattana Foundation, who recently completed a seminar on the bamboo industry and green economy in Beijing.Ending Plastic Pollution: Treaty Hope
Ending Plastic Pollution: Treaty Hope
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025
An End to Plastic Pollution: International agreement on a Global Plastics Treaty would make this a realistic prospect, not just wishful thinkingMicroplastics in breast milk still lower than in bottles: Health Dept
Microplastics in breast milk still lower than in bottles: Health Dept
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Nursing mothers advised to feed newborn infants with milk directly from the breast for best health benefitsPaper straws are not safe for health and the environment
Paper straws are not safe for health and the environment
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Recently, US President Donald Trump signed an order reversing the use of paper straws, and reinstating plastic straws with immediate effect. He also directed federal agencies to stop purchasing, dispose of, and discontinue the use of paper straws in government offices.