{"id":6469,"date":"2025-04-11T06:07:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T10:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=6469"},"modified":"2025-04-11T06:07:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T10:07:14","slug":"app-group-backs-thailands-plastic-waste-ban-with-sustainable-measures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=6469","title":{"rendered":"APP Group backs Thailand\u2019s plastic waste ban with sustainable measures"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n \n <\/picture>
The company is collaborating with public agencies, private-sector partners, and relevant stakeholders in Thailand. Credit: veeart \/ Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Indonesia-headquartered APP Group, known for its operations in pulp, paper, and forestry products, is backing Thailand\u2019s sustainability objectives, including the ban on plastic waste imports from January 2025.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Thailand, once a significant recipient of international plastic waste, accepted more than 1.1 million tonnes between 2018 and 2021.<\/p>\n

The country is now working to transition towards policies that emphasise waste minimisation, recyclability, and sustainable industrial development.<\/p>\n

The handling of imported plastic in Thailand has reportedly often been problematic, with some facilities incinerating the material rather than recycling it.<\/p>\n

Such practices have had detrimental effects on both human health and the environment. The aforementioned ban is intended to address these challenges and prevent further damage.<\/p>\n

In response, APP Group is engaging with the transition through the development of environmentally friendly solutions.<\/p>\n

The company is collaborating with public agencies, private-sector partners, and relevant stakeholders in Thailand to promote paper and packaging alternatives that are compostable.<\/p>\n

To reinforce its involvement in the region, APP Group has relocated its office to APAC Tower in Bangkok.<\/p>\n

The relocation demonstrates Thailand\u2019s growing influence in the pulp and paper sector.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the move enhances the company\u2019s capacity to support eco-friendly initiatives across the Indo-China region.<\/p>\n

APP Group senior vice-president Kin Keung Christopher Wong said: \u201cWe recognise Thailand\u2019s progressive efforts towards environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe nation\u2019s proactive steps resonate with our commitment to offering packaging solutions that drive sustainability. By providing eco-friendly alternatives, we seek to aid Thailand in its efforts to reduce plastic waste and build a greener tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last month, APP Group announced its support<\/a> for US policies that promote environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n