Government spokesman reveals that the Prime Minister has raised the level of restoring natural resources and preserving the environment, focusing on recycling, reducing plastic imports. In line with the BCG economic model, moving forward with the action plan on plastic waste management in Phase 2 (2023-2027)

Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Follow up on plastic waste management operations. This is one of the 12 priorities under the government's main policy, managing "plastic waste", restoring natural resources and preserving the environment to create sustainable growth.

A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that the progress of the implementation of the Roadmap on Plastic Waste Management (2018-2030), which has cooperated with government and private agencies, is used as a plan to drive operations in prevention and correction. The problem of plastic waste that affects the environment Targeted plastic reduction and elimination by using environmentally friendly renewable materials. Examples of operations include refraining from providing plastic bags with handles "Everyday Say No To Plastic Bags", a tax deduction measure from the purchase of biodegradable plastic products. Imposing measures to regulate the import of plastic waste Plastic database preparation Zero Waste Community Project, Clean Province Project, and communicating knowledge about eco-friendly design to entrepreneurs and designers, etc.

In addition, the Plastic Waste and E-Waste Management Subcommittee has also reviewed and adjusted plastic import measures in line with the situation. to promote the use of plastic scraps in the country And in line with the policy of driving Thailand with the BCG economic model system, which will be proposed to the National Environment Board for consideration. and presented to the Cabinet

“The government recognizes the importance of the environment. through the implementation of plastic waste management policies for a balance in sustainable development and the quality of life of the people and thanks for the cooperation from all sectors, including the public sector, the private sector, and the people for their cooperation in the past. This is in line with the policy of driving Thailand with the BCG economic model system, bringing domestic plastic waste back to maximum use. Raise the quality of plastic waste in the country. And sufficient to be raw materials in the recycling business sector, ”said Mr. Anucha.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency