HMC Polymers, in collaboration with partners, has completed the PP plastic recycling project, transforming it into watercolor sets for students in remote areas.
On October 31, 2024, Police Major General Kanchol Intraram - Deputy Commissioner of Border Patrol Police, received 5,000 watercolor sets made from recycled PP plastic resin as part of the “ล้านพลัง แต้มสีเติมฝันให้น้อง รร. ตชด.” initiative. The project partners include HMC Polymers, led by President, Corso Uzielli, along with BEC World Public Company Limited, Channel 3 Thailand, Thailand Post, EcoBlue, and Nanmee Industry, for distribution to Border Patrol Schools nationwide.
The “ล้านพลัง แต้มสีเติมฝันให้น้อง รร. ตชด." initiative accepted post-consumed PP plastic packaging (indicated by recycle symbol number 5), such as food containers, yogurt cups, ice cream containers, and beverage cups and etc from August 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, through post offices across the country and at drop-off points at Laksi post office, including a dedicated 6 drop points of PP Reborn platform by HMC Polymers. A total of 1,489 kilograms of used PP plastic packaging was collected, resulting in a greenhouse gas reduction of 1,535.16 kilograms of CO2 equivalent. This used packaging will be processed into recycled PP resin for the production of watercolor sets.
HMC Polymers thanks all partners supporting this project, including BEC World and Channel 3, leaders in content and entertainment in Thailand; EcoBlue, a partner in manufacturing high-quality recycled PP resin; Thailand Post for transporting used PP packaging; Nanmee for manufacturing watercolor sets; and most importantly, the public for donating used PP packaging. This initiative not only promotes efficient reuse of materials but also reduces landfill waste and enhances educational opportunities for students across Thailand, inspiring and developing learning skills in remote areas.