{
  "id": 9246534,
  "title": "“Plastic Back to Value”: A Circular Economy Model",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/plastic-back-to-value-a-circular-economy-model",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-23T02:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post Business",
    "slug": "bangkok-post-business",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3323433/plastic-back-to-value-a-circular-economy-model"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The concept of \"Plastic Back to Value\" (AXTRA Circular Impacts) by CP AXTRA Public Company Limited promotes a circular economy model that goes beyond traditional recycling to create value from plastic waste. This approach involves proper sorting and returning of used materials, enabling them to circulate again and generate new benefits for society. Rather than simply reusing materials, the goal is to transform used plastic into products that serve real purposes and enhance people's lives.\n\nOne example of this transformation is the collection and sorting of used plastic bottles, which are then used to create reflective safety vests for Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) street cleaners. These vests provide tangible benefits by improving visibility and safety for workers who spend long hours on the roads. The Circular Economy model demonstrates how materials can be given a new journey, moving from \"discarding\" to \"passing value forward.\"\n\nBuilding a Circular Economy requires collaboration across various sectors, with stakeholders working together to create a system that connects the entire journey, from collection to end-use. Fostering this mindset among younger generations is crucial for long-term change, which is why CP AXTRA engages with schools and higher education institutions. By educating children and young people about the importance of proper waste management and the value of resources, these future generations are more likely to adopt responsible practices and contribute to a more sustainable society.\n\nRetail businesses also play a vital role in the Circular Economy infrastructure. They can connect consumers with the circular system by raising awareness and encouraging proper waste sorting and collection. Retailers can then work with partners to develop mechanisms that enable recovered materials to re-enter the recycling process. By designing meaningful end uses for these materials, retailers can demonstrate the practical benefits of the Circular Economy and inspire others to participate in this transformative approach. Through collective action, every individual contribution can help create a more sustainable society for the long term.",
  "summary": "Plastic is one of the environmental challenges that society can no longer afford to overlook. Yet plastic that has already been used does not necessarily have to end its journey as “waste.” When properly managed and returned to the system, it can retain its resource value and be transformed into new benefits for people and society.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Plastic Back to Value\" model promotes circular economy beyond recycling.",
    "Used plastic bottles transformed into reflective safety vests for BMA cleaners.",
    "Collaboration across sectors crucial for long-term circular economy change."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}