Dave Harmon, PW editor
- Apr 6
- 1 min read

Thailand bans throwaway plastics, styrofoam containers from NPs

BANGKOK: Thailand on Wednesday (Apr 6) banned Styrofoam packaging and single-use plastics from national parks as it fights a scourge of waste threatening wildlife.

Waters off the coast of Thailand are choked with pollution and the coronavirus pandemic has brought a surge in plastic waste as demand for takeaway food grows.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/thailand-single-use-plastics-ban-national-parks-2612361

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