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The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (Minister of Natural Resources and Environment) announced the results of the implementation of the measure to stop giving out plastic bags at stores in the first month. It has passed successfully, reducing the use of plastic bags by approximately 3,750 million bags. Environmental researchers at Chula point Even though the project actually reduces the use of plastic bags, But it still has weaknesses. Advise the government to expedite legislation To determine the details of the criteria and the method for implementing the bag ban measures to be clear Warawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Revealed via the Facebook fan page TOP Varawut - TOP Varawut Silpa-archa stated that since the official announcement of the Everyday Say No To Plastic Bags project on January 1, Thai brothers and sisters have been able to reduce The use of plastic bags has been reduced by up to 3,750 million from the implementation of the policy to stop giving out single-use plastic bags in department stores.
Supermarket Convenience store: 90 retail brands participating in the project In this regard, Warawut thanked Thai people throughout the country for their cooperation. Reduce and stop using plastic bags with handles when shopping. According to the said campaign project In addition to effectively solving the problem of solid waste in the country, It will also help reduce contamination from plastic waste Email Marketing List in the environment. He said that if all Thai people join together to sacrifice convenience. Correct the habit of using plastic bags lavishly. and change daily living habits to be more environmentally friendly It is expected that throughout this year we will be able to reduce the use of up to 45,000 million plastic bags, reduce waste generation by up to 225,000 tons, reduce landfill space use by up to 616 rai, resulting in the nation saving up to 340 million baht in waste management budget. “Throughout the year 2020, we at the RTA are ready to move forward with environmental work and conserve Thailand's natural resources. Give back to the people as much as possible. Of course, this is a great change. We need cooperation from all our Thai brothers and sisters the most.
Let's fight together with me,” said the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. In addition to the campaign to reduce plastic waste at the consumption stage. By refraining from handing out single-use plastic bags, Warawut revealed that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is also focusing on solving the problem of solid waste and plastic waste pollution. Methods for reducing the amount of waste at the source and reusing plastics Whether it is encouraging the private sector to process plastic waste back into products through the UpCycling process, promoting the disposal of plastic waste. By burning it as fuel in waste-to-energy power plants, including adopting the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principle or the increased producer responsibility principle. at the manufacturer of that product should be responsible for collecting the loan and properly manage waste from their products to be applied as law in Thailand in the future
Supermarket Convenience store: 90 retail brands participating in the project In this regard, Warawut thanked Thai people throughout the country for their cooperation. Reduce and stop using plastic bags with handles when shopping. According to the said campaign project In addition to effectively solving the problem of solid waste in the country, It will also help reduce contamination from plastic waste Email Marketing List in the environment. He said that if all Thai people join together to sacrifice convenience. Correct the habit of using plastic bags lavishly. and change daily living habits to be more environmentally friendly It is expected that throughout this year we will be able to reduce the use of up to 45,000 million plastic bags, reduce waste generation by up to 225,000 tons, reduce landfill space use by up to 616 rai, resulting in the nation saving up to 340 million baht in waste management budget. “Throughout the year 2020, we at the RTA are ready to move forward with environmental work and conserve Thailand's natural resources. Give back to the people as much as possible. Of course, this is a great change. We need cooperation from all our Thai brothers and sisters the most.
Let's fight together with me,” said the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. In addition to the campaign to reduce plastic waste at the consumption stage. By refraining from handing out single-use plastic bags, Warawut revealed that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is also focusing on solving the problem of solid waste and plastic waste pollution. Methods for reducing the amount of waste at the source and reusing plastics Whether it is encouraging the private sector to process plastic waste back into products through the UpCycling process, promoting the disposal of plastic waste. By burning it as fuel in waste-to-energy power plants, including adopting the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principle or the increased producer responsibility principle. at the manufacturer of that product should be responsible for collecting the loan and properly manage waste from their products to be applied as law in Thailand in the future