CSR Activities

Teachers Take the Lead in Recycling Education

29^th October 2025

The CSR team organized an interactive recycling workshop for 40 teachers at Ekjittanusorn School, a bilingual-integrated preschool in Nakhon Pathom, home to one of our recycling plants. The session went beyond typical classroom training – turning teachers into catalysts for change. Through hands-on learning and knowledge sharing, teachers gained a deeper understanding of waste separation and PET recycling. Equipped with practical tools and confidence, they are now ready to guide over 300 young children from kindergarten to Grade 4 to take small, meaningful actions for the planet. By empowering educators to lead by example, this initiative helps build long-term awareness and a new generation that values responsible recycling and a sustainable future.

Green Campus initiative connecting learning and circular living

17^th October 2025

The Corporate CSR and Sustainability teams recently participated in the Green Campus initiative, continuing our third year of partnership with Silpakorn University’s Faculty of Engineering in Nakhon Pathom under the theme Circular Campus – Transforming Universities toward a Sustainable Circular Society.

Serving as guest speakers, our teams engaged more than 500 students from Creative, Circular Economy, and Change Agent courses. The CSR team led a session on Waste Sorting and PET Recycling, promoting responsible recycling behaviors in daily life, while the Sustainability team presented Product Innovation, showing how recycled PET can be transformed into high-value products that support the circular economy.

Their enthusiasm translated into action. Together, students collected over 1,390 kilograms of PET bottles (approximately 92,666 bottles) over the course of the three-month program, which were sent to our Polyester Operations in Nakhon Pathom for recycling. This effort reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1.39 tons of carbon footprint, completing the From Campus to Factory circular loop that connects learning with real-world solutions.

The initiative not only strengthened environmental awareness among youth but also reinforced Indorama Ventures’ leadership as a Circular Economy Enabler, turning collaboration into measurable progress.

The program directly contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

• SDG 4 (Quality Education): Through recycling education.
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production): By promoting waste reduction and responsible recycling practices within the university and daily life.
• SDG 13 (Climate Action): By reducing our carbon footprint.

Through this partnership, we continue to create both social and business value, encouraging next-generation engagement, enhancing our brand visibility, and working together toward a more sustainable and circular society.

Indorama Ventures and BMA announces completion of Sustainable Plastic Waste Management Project Year 3

16^th September 2025

Indorama Ventures, announces the successful completion of the “Sustainable Plastic Waste Management Project – Year 3.” The project, in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Education Department, transformed classrooms into platforms for environmental learning by engaging teachers, students, and communities to foster a culture of waste separation and PET plastic recycling at the source. Between 2023–2025, the program reached and engaged more than 31,200 participants.

Launched in 2023, the Sustainable Plastic Waste Management Project was initiated by Indorama Ventures and the BMA to address the challenge of recyclable PET plastics being discarded with general waste. Its objectives are to instill awareness of waste separation at the source, develop teaching materials and school activities on waste management, promote PET recycling back into production processes, and build a network of model teachers and students. The program is structured around four core activities:

• Activity 1: Education Roadshows – Delivered to 100 BMA schools, roadshows provided training on waste sorting and PET recycling to 9,695 teachers and students. The program also distributed 480 copies of the Teaching Manual on Proper Waste Sorting, developed in collaboration with expert educators and validated by specialists, to strengthen waste management education. Nine manuals were produced for lower primary, upper primary, and lower secondary levels, integrating circular economy principles into classroom teaching.
• Activity 2: PET Train the Trainer – Now in its second year, this program trained 40 teachers from 20 schools to enhance their skills, knowledge, and access to effective teaching tools for school waste management. Nine model teachers from Year 1 also shared their experiences to inspire and mentor new participants.
• Activity 3: Model School and Teacher Awards – A total of 164 schools were recognized for excellence in sustainable plastic waste management: 47 received the Excellent award, 51 the Good award, and 66 the Qualified award. In addition, 14 model teachers from Year 2 from seven schools were honored, reflecting the project’s success in inspiring sustainable practices within education.
• Activity 4: PET Collection for Recycling – In collaboration with WasteBuy Delivery CO.LTD., a leading provider of door-to-door waste collection services through a comprehensive digital waste management platform, driving the BCG Economy and ESG models into tangible action. The project collected over 3.5 tons of PET bottles from participating schools in 2025—equivalent to a fully loaded six-wheel truck—reducing landfill use by more than 11 cubic meters. All bottles were sent to Indorama Ventures’ recycling facility in Nakhon Pathom province for reprocessing into recycled PET bottles, polyester fibers, and other products, in line with circular economy principles.

Mr. Pornphrom Vikitsreth, Advisor to the Governor of Bangkok and Chief Sustainability Officer of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), said, “Effective plastic waste management, particularly of PET bottles, is a key priority for Bangkok. When properly sorted at the source, PET can be recycled into new products of value, reducing landfill waste and advancing the city’s “No Mixed Waste” policy. Now in its third year, this program continues to deliver strong results—supporting circularity while empowering young people to develop innovative solutions that extend the lifecycle of PET. It reflects the BMA’s commitment to building a more sustainable, circular economy for Bangkok.”

Ms.Pissamai Rueangsil, Director GeneralDepartment of Education, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), added " This year’s project demonstrates the transformative power of education and collaboration. Teachers, students, and schools have played a vital role in turning knowledge into meaningful action, fostering habits that contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable Bangkok. Our sincere thanks go to Indorama Ventures for their valued partnership, and to the dedicated educators and students whose efforts are helping to shape a more sustainable future for our city."

Mrs. Aradhana Lohia Sharma, Vice President of Finance and Wool Business, Indorama Ventures, said, "Indorama Ventures’ long-standing collaboration with BMA has helped make recycling not just a project-driven initiative, but a familiar practice within schools, families, and communities. This is the essence of shared value—empowering society to manage waste systematically, while creating value by bringing PET bottles back into the recycling process efficiently and continuously. It is collective benefits such as these that keep Indorama Ventures steadfast in its commitment towards the circular economy, reinforced by our achievement in recycling 150 billion post-consumer PET bottles since 2011.”

The success of the Sustainable Plastic Waste Management Project Year 3 not only reflects the strong collaboration between Indorama Ventures and the BMA in advancing environmental education but also paves the way for further initiatives in the coming years, under scoring both organizations’ mission to support the circular economy.

Indorama Ventures Sparks Youth Innovation to Tackle Island and Ocean Plastic Waste

23^rd June 2025

As part of our commitment to advancing circular economy and empowering the next generation, Indorama Ventures launched “Hack the Island” – a youth innovation camp focus on tackling plastic waste challenges in island communities through social innovation.

Over a two-month journey, more than 130 changemakers from across Thailand came together to develop practical solutions for local waste management, with an emphasis on recycling and PET bottle recovery.

Supported by mentors from Koh Tao, the Koh Tao Tourism Association, and education specialists, participants gained critical thinking, leadership, and hands-on skills. They learned about PET and recycling and were inspired to design creative, scalable solutions to protect marine and island ecosystems from plastic pollution.

A key highlight was when the winning team presented their project to the Mayor of Koh Tao, local businesses, and community leaders – receiving valuable feedback and opening the door to real-world implementation. Their idea is now being considered for real implementation on Koh Tao - proving that youth-led innovation can drive lasting change.

By planting seeds of circular thinking, we’re not just inspiring youth—we are empowering them to lead the change.

Winning Idea: Eco-Island App by Aqua Shield

Team Aqua Shield, a group of 18-year-old students from RMUTT Innovation Demonstration School stood out with Eco-Island—a smart, interactive app that makes environmental action both easy and rewarding.

The app features a smart trash map showing the nearest recycling bins. Users earn eco-points by dropping off recyclables, which can be redeemed for discounts at local hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Eco-Island also promotes events like clean-up races, highlights eco-tourism landmarks, and encourages lasting behavior change through waste separation tips, leveling-up rewards, and users rankings to keep people engaged.

It’s a smart blend of technology, education, and incentives—designed to make recycling easy, fun, and rewarding.

Indorama Ventures hands over waste separation teaching manual to BMA promoting environmental education in classrooms

27^th May 2025

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, led by Miss Naweensuda Krabuanrat, Head of Global CSR, Global Recycling Education and Thai Advocacy provided 480 sets of the “Proper Waste Separation Teaching Manual” to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Education Bureau, received by Mr. Chadchart Suttipant, Governor of Bangkok Mr. Sanon Wangsrangboon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok and Mrs. Somrudee Lansucheep, Deputy Director of the Education Department, BMA at the Bangkok City Hall.

The manual is the result of a collaboration between Indorama Ventures and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration under the Sustainable Plastic Waste Management project, which has been ongoing for over three years. The project promotes environmental awareness and sustainable waste management among students in all 437 schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, aligning with its “Mai Te Ruam” waste sorting policy. Designed as a practical tool for teachers, the manual delivers accurate plastic waste management knowledge and fosters circular economy thinking among young people from elementary school to junior high school levels.

From Knowledge to Action: Indorama Ventures Promotes Recycling at Amata City Chonburi

5^th February 2025

Ms. Naveensuda Krabuanrat, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Indorama Ventures, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr. Akkarate Chuchuay, Community Relations Advisor at Amata Corporation, to officially launch the “ReNoWaste: Eco-Friendly for a Sustainable Future” initiative. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Mr. Weerapong Duangpiboon, Director of Amata City Chonburi, and Mr. Sermpong Sukkho, Director of Amata City Rayong.

The initiative aims to promote PET bottle separation and recycling in collaboration with over 40 factories located in Amata’s industrial estates. The project targets the collection of 8 tons of used PET bottles, which will be transformed into recycled polyester yarn and sewn into school bags for donation to students. In addition, Indorama Ventures also hosted educational activities on plastic and recycling to raise awareness among participants and promote sustainable practices.

Celebrating Thailand’s Children’s Day with Purpose

On 11^th January, Thailand’s Children’s Day, the Corporate CSR Team brought recycling to life through two engaging activities that inspired kids and families to adopt environmental responsibility.

At Riverside Plaza, young participants became “Waste Heroes” in an interactive activity designed to teach the importance of waste separation. Over 300 children joined, with more than 90% showing their understanding of recyclable and non-recyclable waste and pledging to separate waste at home. To celebrate their efforts, we distributed over 70 gifts, encouraging young changemakers to continue making a difference.

Simultaneously, at the Children’s Discovery Museum Bangkok (Chatuchak), our CSR and Sustainability team partnered with the KHUN Foundation and The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Culalongkorn University, to host an edutainment program. Combing fun games and educational activities, the event attracted over 600 children and parents, raising awareness about PET recycling, waste separation, and climate change. Participants explored how proper waste management can combat global warming and support a circular economy through hands-on learning experiences.

These events reflect Indorama Ventures’ dedication to fostering sustainable practices and empowering future generations to drive positive change for a better, greener future.