The Mosquito Trap: An Innovative Solution to Prevent the Spread of Dengue Fever
Dengue fever remains one of the most significant public health issues in many areas of the world, especially tropical countries in Asia and Africa, including Thailand with an average of 100,000 patients and over 100 deaths per year. This is due to the prevalence of tiger mosquitoes, which are fast-propagating carriers…
Living in the “New Normal” Confidently with Innovations by Chemicals Business, SCG
Since the beginning of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how people live across the world. While the lockdown period has already been lifted in Thailand, with businesses beginning to reopen and people starting to come out of their homes and spending more time in public places, we still have the duty to keep…
Looking at trends in materials through the eyes of a world-class designer at K 2019
Touted as the world’s largest plastic and rubber fair in Germany, K 2019 showcased innovations in polymers, cutting-edge plastic manufacturing technology, and various inventions designed in support of the circular economy – a major idea that has grabbed the attention of the entire world and resulted in collaborative networks and new approaches to product and…
“Innovative Solutions to Marine Debris”: Collaboration for a Sustainable World
According to a 2018 report, Thailand was ranked among the top countries with poor waste management that released the largest amount of plastic waste into the ocean. With 80% of marine debris coming from our daily activities on land, it is clear that inefficient waste management should be our main concern. These plastics not only…
Digital Innovation – A development for all businesses
Technology, digital, online, innovation – these are buzzwords that we hear so very frequently today in all spheres, from communication and data storage to finance. However, it is not as often to hear about their industrial applications. In this issue of All Around Plastics, we will get a closer look at digital innovations that have…
“Kubdee” An innovation for better driving safety at work
It is necessary to remain safety-conscious at all times because only a split second of carelessness can lead to a devastating loss. This is especially true for road accidents, which not only occur with startling frequency but are also capable of causing great harm to life and property. As one of the leading causes of…
“Thailand’s first reinvented toilet,” an innovation for sustainable public sanitation
“Thailand’s first reinvented toilet,” an innovation for sustainable public sanitation, piloted in Khlong Phlabphla Community, Rama IX. Chemicals Business, SCG has unveiled SCG Reinvented Toilet, Thailand’s first toilet with an integrated waste treatment system that can disinfect waste and separate liquids and solids with a 100% efficiency. The self-contained toilet helps ensure…
Prosthetic Feet for a New Life
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Given basic necessities that allow them to live a normal life, everyone can reach their true potential. For people with disabilities, however, the loss of such important body parts as legs can not only affect how they make a living and fit in society, but also undermine their self-esteem to realize their full potential. …
Improving Global Sanitation through Collaboration
Wouldn’t it be nice if all remote corners of the world could equally access basic sanitation systems? Wouldn’t it be nice if sanitation systems could convert waste into fertilizers and clean water that could be safely released into the environment or put to use? And wouldn’t it be nice if this could be made…
SCG™ HDPE TR117WC: Specialty Polymer for Maximum Safety of Fiber Optic Cables
SCG™ HDPE TR117WC: Specialty Polymer for Maximum Safety of Fiber Optic Cables A Collaboration between Experts from TOT and Chemicals Business, SCG Given such a vital role that communication plays both in the business sphere and in our daily life, TOT Public Company Limited, as a telecommunications service provider, has a…
