New bill to prioritize climate goals
A civil society group is planning to submit to parliament a bill that it says aims to speed up climate goals, while ensuring the rights of local communities to the natural resources in their areas.
Kritsada Boonchai, coordinator of Thai Climate Justice for All, said the draft law, which is the group’s first, aims to contribute to the global commitment to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Continued …
Southeast Asia EcoHack 2024 Brings Together Innovators for Virtual Environmental Challenge
The Green Talent Generation has announced the Southeast Asia EcoHack 2024, a virtual hackathon set to convene young innovators from across Southeast Asia to address critical environmental challenges. Scheduled for July 6-7, this event encourages creative minds to propose actionable, sustainable solutions in several key areas.
Participants aged 18 to 35 from any of the 11 Southeast Asian nations are eligible to compete in teams of 3 to 6 members. The competition will focus on four pivotal topics: Renewable Energy Solutions, Climate Smart Agriculture, Air Pollution, and Circular Economy and Waste Management. Continued …
Salesian school students plant mangroves, for a positive impact on the environment
UOB Thailand Unveils Green Term Deposits
UOB Thailand has announced the launch of its Green Term Deposit product in Thai baht, Singapore dollars and U.S. dollars, enabling corporate and institutional clients to directly engage in supporting environmental, social and governance (ESG) projects that foster environmental conservation and sustainable development.
This innovative product channels deposits toward green loans within UOB’s comprehensive sustainable finance frameworks, which encompass a wide array of financing options tailored for eligible assets and activities that adhere to specific ESG criteria, including green real estate, renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart city infrastructure, and the circular economy, all in alignment with the United Nations sustainable development goals (UN SDGs). Continued …
Etix Everywhere Leads the Way in Sustainable Data Centers in Thailand
In a groundbreaking move toward sustainability, Etix Everywhere has announced its commitment to green energy solutions for data centers in Thailand.
Etix Everywhere has already deployed over 6,000 square meters of solar panels on its data center ETIX Bangkok#1 located in Bang Chalong. This solar power production accounts for 11% of the total energy consumption of the data center. Continued …
Singapore launches Southeast Asia’s first water climate adaptation platform
The Singapore International Foundation (SIF) and the World Economic Forum jointly announced a ground-breaking initiative in Southeast Asia to combat climate change through water-related solutions on Monday.
The initiative, known as the Southeast Asia Partnership for Adaptation through Water (SEAPAW), is the region’s first platform to focus on increasing water resilience as a key climate adaptation strategy. Continued …
Alternative crop residue-management practices to mitigate impacts of open burning of agricultural residues
Deliberate open burning of crop residues emits greenhouse gases and toxic pollutants into the atmosphere. This study investigates the environmental impacts (global warming potential, GWP) and economic impacts (net cash flow) of nine agricultural residue-management schemes, including open burning, fertilizer production, and biochar production for corn residue, rice straw, and sugarcane leaves.
The environmental assessment shows that, except the open burning schemes, fossil fuel consumption is the main contributor of the GWP impact. The fertilizer and biochar schemes reduce the GWP impact, including black carbon, by 1.88–1.96 and 2.46–3.22 times compared to open burning. Continued …
Older Diesel Cars to Undergo Stricter Inspections to Curb Pollution
In an effort to combat dangerously high levels of PM2.5 pollution, the Pollution Control Department has announced new regulations requiring diesel vehicles over 20 years old to undergo bi-annual inspections. This move aims to mitigate emissions from older vehicles that lack modern pollution-control technology.
Pollution Control Department Director-General Preeyaporn Suwannakes revealed that PM2.5 levels vary depending on the environment and activities prevalent in different areas. Bangkok, notorious for its heavy traffic and high population density, is particularly affected by these emissions, with diesel vehicles being a significant contributor. Continued …
Toyo, SCG enhance waste plastics recycling partnership
Japanese engineering firm Toyo Engineering and Thai petrochemical producer SCG Chemicals plan to enhance their partnership in the chemical recycling of waste plastics, aiming to launch an upgraded demonstration plant in Thailand by early 2025.
The agreement to co-operate on the future commercialization of the chemical recycling technology of SCG subsidiary Circular Plas (CirPlas) and the development of a licensing business is a follow-up to the companies’ initial deal to study the feasibility of chemical recycling in Thailand in January 2022. CirPlas is 60% owned by SCG and has developed chemical recycling technology turning mixed plastic wastes into naphtha and then plastic resins. Continued …
Thailand developed new eco-friendly leather from pineapple leaves and rubber
Researchers at Mahidol University have developed an innovative leather made from pineapple leaf fibers (PALF) and natural rubber (NR). This material surpasses other plant-based and mushroom-based leathers in strength and sustainability, according to a report.
The production process uses waste pineapple leaves, making it environmentally friendly. The fibers are formed into non-woven sheets and coated with natural latex rubber. The best results were achieved with a 50/50 ratio of PALF and NR, especially with treated fibers (TPALF), which showed high softness and flexibility. Continued …
Thai EV Brand Strom Announces New Electric Motorcycle Production Facility
Electric vehicles are picking up at a rapid pace in Asia and Europe. More and more people are making the shift from either driving cars or taking public transport on a daily basis, to riding lightweight e-bikes and electric scooters. While a lot of new models still come from China, there are several startups adamant on manufacturing domestically.
A good example of this is Strom from Thailand. Considered as Thailand’s foremost leader in EV technology, Strom has been producing a range of small-capacity commuters designed for urban use. The company’s subsidiary, Oska Battery Group, also developed EV batteries, as well as batteries for consumer IT products, electronics, golf carts, and military and industrial applications. Continued …
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