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Thailand plastic waste recycling rate
~25-30%
Thailand formally recycles approximately 25-30% of plastic waste generated, though the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Pollution Control Department acknowledge significant informal sector collection that is not fully captured. The National Action Plan on Marine Plastic Debris (2019-2030) targets 100% reusable or recyclable plastic packaging by 2027. PTTGC, SCG, and ThaiBev have launched plastic circularity pilot programs.
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Thailand formally recycles approximately 25-30% of plastic waste generated, though the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Pollution Control Department acknowledge significant informal sector collection that is not fully captured. The National Action Plan on Marine Plastic Debris (2019-2030) targets 100% reusable or recyclable plastic packaging by 2027. PTTGC, SCG, and ThaiBev have launched plastic circularity pilot programs.
Thailand formally recycles approximately 25-30% of plastic waste generated, though the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Pollution Control Department acknowledge significant informal sector collection that is not fully captured. The National Action Plan on Marine Plastic Debris (2019-2030) targets 100% reusable or recyclable plastic packaging by 2027. PTTGC, SCG, and ThaiBev have launched plastic circularity pilot programs.
Time scope
2023-2024
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What this tells you
Thailand formally recycles approximately 25-30% of plastic waste generated, though the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Pollution Control Department acknowledge significant informal sector collection that is not fully captured. The National Action Plan on Marine Plastic Debris (2019-2030) targets 100% reusable or recyclable plastic packaging by 2027. PTTGC, SCG, and ThaiBev have launched plastic circularity pilot programs.
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