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The government is focusing on implementing a circular economy within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to make its business and investment more environmentally friendly, according to Kanit Sangsubhan, secretary-general of the EEC Office.Mr Kanit on Saturday addressed a session of the Asean Business and Investment ...

As Finland is the world’s first country to launch a national roadmap for its transition to a circular economy by 2025, the northern European nation is encouraging Thailand to adopt the model where resources are continually reused for the sustainable future of our planet.Keep reading ...

Thais can profit from plastic waste, as well as help the environment, by adopting a more circular economy, according to one of the world’s largest plastic producers, Indorama Ventures Plc.The company’s senior vice-president Richard Jones told the Bangkok Post last week that plastic waste deserves ...

Vowing to achieve its goal of eliminating at least 50% of marine debris by 2027 through the principle of the circular economy at the recent 2019 Asean Summit, Thailand was ranked as the world’s sixth largest contributor to marine debris, and fourth in Asean.Keep reading ...

With the circular economy model moving from buzz to business and trade strategy, the Commerce Ministry has pledged to beef up promotion and campaigns for the circular economy to reduce waste and increase value-added production.Keep reading ...

The government has agreed to use the remaining cash from the Energy Conservation Fund to support a new recycling plan for discarded solar panels and vehicle batteries, in line with the goal of creating a circular economy.Keep reading ...

As Asian countries face a future of ever-more waste being generated, they are considering a shift to the “circular economy” to drive sustainable growth for their nation.Support for a shift to a circular economy has been growing since the World Economic Forum (WEF) undertook a ...

Although a framework for the circular economy has yet to be finalised by the government, the Industry Ministry is keen on the plan that creates the Resource Recovery Parks as industrial estates for the circular economy.Keep reading ...

While a growing population and robust economic growth rate are desired by many, the consequences of such drastic developments can take a toll on society and the environment, as seen through rising pollution, rampant poverty and resource scarcity. Keep reading ...

Globally, transitioning to a circular economy, where materials are reused, re-manufactured or recycled-could significantly reduce carbon emissions and deliver over US$1 trillion (RM4.15 trillion) in material cost savings by 2025. The benefits for Asia and the Pacific would be huge. But to make this happen, ...