Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical company, together with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Education Department, has announced the successful completion of the Sustainable Plastic Waste Management Project – Year 3. The initiative, launched in 2023, aims to instill waste separation habits, promote PET plastic recycling, and build a culture of sustainability within schools and communities across Bangkok.
Between 2023 and 2025, the program engaged more than 31,200 participants, transforming classrooms into platforms for environmental learning and encouraging students, teachers, and communities to adopt circular economy practices.
Four Key Activities Driving Impact
The project was built on four main pillars:
- Education Roadshows: Delivered to 100 BMA schools, roadshows provided training on waste sorting and PET recycling to 9,695 teachers and students. To strengthen education, 480 teaching manuals covering primary and secondary levels were distributed, embedding circular economy concepts in classrooms.
- PET Train the Trainer: In its second year, the program trained 40 teachers from 20 schools, with experienced model teachers mentoring new participants to enhance teaching capacity on waste management.
- Model School and Teacher Awards: 164 schools were recognized for sustainable practices (47 Excellent, 51 Good, 66 Qualified), alongside 14 model teachers from seven schools who were honored for leadership in sustainability education.
- PET Collection for Recycling: In partnership with WasteBuy Delivery Co. Ltd., the project collected 3.5 tons of PET bottles in 2025, reducing landfill waste by over 11 cubic meters. All bottles were sent to IVL’s Nakhon Pathom recycling facility to be reprocessed into recycled PET bottles, polyester fibers, and other products.
Strong Endorsements From Stakeholders
Mr. Pornphrom Vikitsreth, Advisor to the Governor of Bangkok and Chief Sustainability Officer of the BMA, emphasized that PET recycling plays a vital role in advancing the city’s “No Mixed Waste” policy:
“Now in its third year, this program continues to deliver strong results—supporting circularity while empowering young people to develop innovative solutions that extend the lifecycle of PET.”
Ms. Pissamai Rueangsil, Director General, BMA Education Department, highlighted the importance of education and collaboration:
“Teachers, students, and schools have played a vital role in turning knowledge into meaningful action, fostering habits that contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable Bangkok.”
Mrs. Aradhana Lohia Sharma, Vice President of Finance and Wool Business, Indorama Ventures, noted the company’s long-term commitment:
“This is the essence of shared value—empowering society to manage waste systematically, while creating value by bringing PET bottles back into the recycling process efficiently and continuously.”
Advancing Circular Economy Goals
The project underscores Indorama Ventures’ and the BMA’s shared commitment to the circular economy. Since 2011, IVL has recycled more than 150 billion post-consumer PET bottles globally, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable solutions.
The success of Year 3 not only highlights the impact of education-driven recycling initiatives, but also lays the foundation for future collaborations, helping Bangkok move closer to its vision of a cleaner, more sustainable city.
