State pushes green agenda for factories

The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) aims to increase social awareness among 65 factories this year to promote environmentally friendly production under the circular economy model.

The circular economy concept is based on using upcycling processes to add value to unwanted materials, making them reusable.

Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said the government is committed to safeguarding the environment and communities through a campaign for business sustainability it considers a corporate social responsibility (CSR) project.

Officials call it the CSR-DIW, as it is overseen by the department.

“Factories that join the project will benefit from waste and cost reduction,” he said.

The department has run the project since 2008.

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