Bangkok, August 20, 2024 -- 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.
Thai Union Group PCL, the world's seafood leader committed to sustainable practices, 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.
At a glance
- Company
- Thai Union Group PCL
- Announcement
- Partnership
- Location
- Bangkok
Key figures
- SeaChange 2030 plastic removal target
- 1,500 tons
- Waste collection expected this year
- approximately 250 tons
People
- Adam BrennanChief Sustainability Officer at Thai Union
Products and programs
In addition, Thai Union has partnered with Second Life, a social enterprise dedicated to collecting and recycling ocean plastic. Together, they will 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 1,500 tons of ocean-bound plastic from waterways and oceans by 2030. Through these partnerships, the Company is on track to collect approximately 250 tons 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.”
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Questions around this news
Which organizations are partnering with Thai Union on plastic pollution?
Thai Union says it has partnered with Seven Clean Seas and Second Life to address plastic pollution. The release describes Second Life as a social enterprise focused on collecting and recycling ocean plastic. The collaboration with Seven Clean Seas includes a river waste-capture device deployed in Bangkok.
What is the HIPPO device, and where was it deployed?
The release describes HIPPO as a solar-powered system designed to capture and remove river waste before it reaches the ocean. It has been deployed in the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, near Wat Chak Daeng temple, through the collaboration with Seven Clean Seas.
What does “ocean-bound plastic” mean?
Ocean-bound plastic generally refers to discarded plastic that is at risk of reaching the sea, often because it is near waterways, coastlines, or areas with inadequate waste collection. Removing it before it enters the ocean can help limit pollution in marine environments.
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