Thai Union Group has announced new partnerships aimed at tackling plastic pollution. The Company has joined forces with Seven Clean Seas and Second Life to implement innovative solutions that significantly reduce plastic waste entering the ocean.
Under the collaboration with Seven Clean Seas, a HIPPO (High Impact Plastic Pollution remOver system has been deployed in the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. This solar-powered device effectively captures and removes river waste before it reaches the ocean.
Strategically located near Wat Chak Daeng temple, the HIPPO is expected to make a substantial impact on reducing plastic pollution in the area.
In addition, Thai Union has partnered with Second Life, a social enterprise dedicated to collecting and recycling ocean plastic. Together, they aim to focus on removing ocean-bound plastic from the coastal and remote island regions of Krabi, Ranong, Trang, and Phang-nga.
These initiatives are aligned with Thai Union’s SeaChange 2030 sustainability strategy, which aims to remove 1500 tonnes of ocean-bound plastic from waterways and oceans by 2030. Through these partnerships, the Company is on track to collect approximately 250 tonnes of waste this year.
‘We are excited to partner with Seven Clean Seas and Second Life in our ongoing efforts to protect our people, our planet, and our oceans,’ said Adam Brennan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Thai Union.
‘By combining our resources and expertise, we can make a significant difference in reducing plastic pollution and creating a more sustainable future.’
