The Department of Industrial Works campaigns for the proper recycling of abandoned vehicles nationwide to reduce the problem of particulate matter.
Wanchai Phanomchai, director-general of the department, said the department was promoting the recycling business on abandoned vehicles because if they were reused, they would be a main source of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and less in diameter (PM2.5).
According to him, the proper recycling of abandoned vehicles can also result in the recycling of steel and reduction in steel import. Steel forms as much as 69% of a vehicle and its value is estimated at over 30,000 baht.
According to the Land Transport Department, as of…
