In a significant step toward a circular economy, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt today officially received a fleet of “Environmentally Friendly Chairs” born from the city’s “Mai Te Ruam” (No Mixed Waste) initiative. This collaboration between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and SCG Chemicals (SCGC) turns urban plastic waste into high-durability public furniture.
The Anatomy of a “Green Chair”
These chairs are more than just seating; they are a feat of advanced material science and civic cooperation.
- The Power of 200: Each individual chair is manufactured using approximately 200 discarded plastic food containers.
- High-Performance Material: The post-consumer plastics—primarily food packaging and drinking cups collected from major events like the Red Cross Fair 2025—were processed into High-Quality PCR PP Resin (Post-Consumer Recycled Polypropylene) under the SCGC GREEN POLYMER brand.
- Engineered for Durability: Leveraging SCGC’s expertise in material formulation, the chairs are specifically engineered for strength and longevity, ensuring they can withstand heavy use in real-world public environments.
- A Symbol of Service: The BMA has designated these chairs for use in high-profile Royal Ceremonies and public activities, serving as a visible reminder of the value of waste separation.
Impact by the Numbers
The initial delivery of 150 chairs represents a massive reduction in Bangkok’s environmental footprint:
- 9,000 Kilograms of post-consumer plastic diverted from landfills.
- 17,000 Kilograms of CO2e emissions avoided—the equivalent of planting 770 trees.
- Cost Efficiency: With Bangkok spending 7 billion baht annually on waste disposal, Governor Chadchart highlighted that turning waste into valuable assets is essential for the city’s fiscal and environmental health.
Driving the Circular Economy
To sustain the momentum, SCGC has also provided 17,500 recycled plastic garbage bags to the BMA. These will be distributed to residents participating in the “Baan Nee Mai Te Ruam” program, which rewards households for separating waste with reduced collection fees.
“This collaboration with SCGC is a clear example of how used packaging can be effectively transformed back into valuable resources,” said Governor Chadchart. “It demonstrates to the public that when we don’t mix our waste, we create something useful for the entire city.”
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