AmataNews · 2018-10-04 08:33

AMATA, SCG, and Dow signed an MOU to develop Thailand's first recycled plastic roads at Amata City Chonburi industrial estate.

AMATA, SCG Chemicals, and Dow Thailand Group have partnered to develop the first recycled plastic roads in Thailand at the Amata City Chonburi industrial estate. This pilot project aims to create new value from plastic waste and advance a circular economy.

The initiative is significant for addressing Thailand's plastic waste problem and enhancing infrastructure durability. It also showcases a collaborative model for sustainable development and resource optimization.

Fast Facts

·Partners: AMATA Corporation PCL, SCG Chemicals, Dow Thailand Group
·Project: First recycled plastic roads in Thailand
·Location: Amata City Chonburi industrial estate, Chonburi, Thailand
·Initial scale: 1.5 tons of recycled plastics for 2,600 sq meters of road
·Waste equivalent: Approximately 100,000 plastic bags
·Expected completion: 2019
·Durability improvement: 15-33% more durable than standard asphalt (Chulalongkorn University research)
·Skid resistance improvement: 6% higher (Chulalongkorn University research)
·Dow's prior experience: Over 40 km of similar roads in India and Indonesia

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People Mentioned

Vikrom Kromadit

Founder and Chief Executive Officer at AMATA Corporation Public Company Limited

Cholanat Yanaranop

President of Chemicals Business at SCG Chemicals

Chatchai Luanpolcharoenchai

President at Dow Thailand Group

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AMATA, SCG, and Dow signed an MOU to develop Thailand's first recycled plastic roads at Amata City Chonburi industrial estate.