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Ministry of Industry Forecasts for the year 2021 bioplastic resin (PLA) exports have increased 16.6% from the previous year, worth more than 2,700 million baht, which is the third in the world.
Mr. Suriya Chuengroongruangkit Minister of Industry Revealed that the data center and market research of the plastics industry. Plastic Institute Analyzed the trends of the Thai plastic industry in 2021 by forecasting that Thailand will have the value of the plastics industry approximately 1.043 trillion baht, an increase of 3.1% from the previous year. Has a market value of 1.01 Trillion baht, with Thailand to export all plastic pellets about 2.67 billion baht, increasing from year 2563 To 2.7% With total plastic pellets exported approximately 2.53 billion baht
The potential and sought-after bioplastics are polylactic acid (PLA) pellets. It is expected that in 2021, the export value is likely to increase 16.6% Will generate more than 2 income,700 million baht increased from the previous year of export value 2,331 Million baht, which Thailand is the world’s third largest exporter.
By plastic pellets PLA It is used to produce single-use products such as drinking glasses, straws, cutlery, and abroad, it is used to produce cigarette butts, etc. due to its biodegradable properties within 6 months under suitable conditions. It is an opportunity for the Thai bioplastic industry in the future.
“This growing trend of using bioplastics is in line with the policy of driving the country with the bioeconomy. Circular economy And green economy (Bio-Circular-Green Economy) Or BCG model, which is driving Thailand towards sustainable development Therefore, the Institute of Plastics Therefore, the model was applied to the plastic industry of Thailand. Because the plastics industry is an important supporting industry, ”said Suriya.
Mr. Weerakhwanlertchit Director of the Institute of Plastics Said 2020 The institute has developed 36 economic products such as biodegradable plastic gloves. Substances to reduce inflammation from bagasse Biodegradable dust filters can be used with masks, etc. Human resource development in the field of bioplastics. 323 People and increase productivity to 30 establishments entering the bioplastics industry, which has reduced production losses up to 17.9 million baht in the development of the biological industry Plastic Institute There are services to help entrepreneurs, including development and improvement of the properties of biological raw materials. Manufacturing process development Online skill development www.plaskills.com Which promotes the adaptation of entrepreneurs to meet the global demands
Circular economy In Thailand, more than 2 million tons of plastic waste are recycled, and only 0.5 million tons of the remainder go to landfills and some of them escape into the environment. To reduce problems affecting the ecosystem So a magic hand project x Which is operated by the Institute of Plastics in collaboration with “PPP Plastic” (Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Plastic and Waste Management) And projects “Loop” (WON project) The goal is to support a government policy of 100% recycled plastic by 2027.
In addition, the separation of plastics is promoted from the source and the development of a complete plastic trading system. At present, plastic waste collection points are installed. ON More than 350 used film locations account for over 10,000 kilograms of collected plastic waste to be recycled, and the Ministry of Industry plans to have plastics institutes and related networks install more waste collection points in the country. To collect the plastics that have not returned to the system, which are up to 1.9 Million tons recycled
Green economy The Institute of Plastics brings electric heating technology from electromagnetic induction. To use with plastic product molding machine By reducing the energy consumption of machines by more than 40% In addition, the Internet of Things system is used for monitoring, processing and analysis to reduce the rate of production loss. Which can be displayed in real time And more importantly, can be applied to the existing machines Will reduce investment Reduce production costs Use resources efficiently
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