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Under the concept “Revolve to Change the World for a Cleaner Future”, the ICHITAN RECIRCLE Project is designed to collect and recycle plastic bottles through a closed-loop recycling process while ensuring proper waste management. The goal is to enable continuous reuse of plastic bottles without ending up in landfills. Given the significant impact of plastic waste on the environment and society, this initiative aligns with government policies, such as the National Plastic Waste Management Plan and Thailand’s goal to reduce single-use plastic waste

​​In 2024, this project focuses on collecting plastic bottles through three main channels, namely:

1. Collection from Ichitan Green Factory and “Tanland” Learning Center by retrieving defective plastic bottles from the production process, as well as used bottles from employees and visitors to the learning center.
2. Collection from pilot schools in the designated area; participating schools include Wat Tonodtia School, Wat Khok Chang School, and Wat Champa School. Additionally, the project promotes the purchase and sale of used plastic bottles at special rates with local waste buyers in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.
3. Collection from special activities through the “YOU-Turn” platform

Operational Approach

Reduce plastic waste

by properly recycling used plastic bottles and reintroducing them into the recycling process.

Promote a circular economy

by adding value to plastic waste that can be reused.

Achieve carbon neutrality

by reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the decreased production of new plastic and the proper disposal of waste.

Instill environmental awareness

by educating youth and the general public while encouraging active participation.

Develop a sustainable waste management system

by fostering collaboration between the public sector, government agencies, and private enterprises.

Results and Benefits Received:

• Plastic bottles are recycled into rPET bottles and upcycled into sportswear
• Schools that participated in the project 38 schools
• Students have engaged in the initiative 87,100 persons
• The project has generated to the local communities at the amount of more than 583,688 Baht
• The amount of plastic bottle waste collected reached 48.7 Ton per year
• The reduction in greenhouse gas emissions amounted to 50,238.89 kilograms of CO₂ equivalent.