SCGP further expands its expertise in research and development of innovations with the launch of its new product, the “Ultramild Foaming Hand Wash” under the brand ALMIND by SCGP. This gentle formula foaming hand wash is a health-promoting solution suitable for individuals with sensitive skin and children with delicate skin. It effectively reduces the accumulation of bacteria and dirt, which can be the cause of various diseases such as food poisoning, diarrhea, colitis, respiratory tract infections, and skin infections. The foaming hand wash changes color when cleaning is complete, lasting for 30 seconds. It has undergone hypoallergenic testing by dermatologists from Dermscan Asia and is free from potentially irritating substances such as soap, SLS, parabens, and alcohol. It nourishes the skin with SCGP’s special innovation, AQUACELLA®, ensuring cleanliness, gentleness, and non-drying properties. It also incorporates natural benefits from organic jojoba oil and organic camellia seed oil, certified by ECOCERT, providing a fresh and pleasant fragrance while reducing unpleasant odors. The product is available for purchase through online channels such as Facebook: ALMIND by SCGP, Doozy Online, SCGP Healthcare stores (Shopee, Lazada, Line My Shop, NocNoc, and 24 Shopping), and Konvy. Additionally, offline sales are available at SCG Boutique and Chivit-D stores all branches.
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“THAI ANBAO PAPER PRODUCTS” THAILAND’S FIRST MANUFACTURER OF DOUBLE-WALL PAPER CUPS FOR INSTANT NOODLES
For decades, people have embraced instant noodles as their fast-food staple. Manufacturers have developed and diversified their products over the period too, with more tasty choices and packaging alternatives coming to the market for consumers’ convenience. While instant noodles are still packed in packets, they are also available in cups. Consumers can just lift a lid, pour in hot water, and eat instant noodles anytime, anywhere. Ms. Pojjanard Paniangvait, managing director of Thai Anbao Paper Products Company Limited that has manufactured paper cups based on international standards in support of instant-noodles market, is here today to reveal her company’s origin, its philosophy, and its partnership with SCGP. BORN OUT OF COLLABORATION “Thai Anbao Paper Products began its operations on 31 August 2004 as a joint venture of Thai President Foods Public Company Limited, which produces instant noodles under Mama brand, and China’s An Bao, which produces paper packaging for foods and beverages. This joint venture was established because Thai President Foods wanted to change cups for its Mama instant noodles and instant rice porridge in response to a stronger focus on environmental impacts and consumer safety. The plastic cups should be replaced. “Thai Anbao has combined An Bao’s technologies for the manufacturing of double-walled paper cups for instant noodles with Thai President Foods’ food quality assurance standards. That’s how we became Thailand’s first manufacturer of instant-noodles paper cups,” Ms. Pojjanard said. STANDARD PRIORITIZED FOR FOOD-GRADE PACKAGING “We have used double walls to ensure consumers can hold the cup without feeling hot. The inner wall is food-grade. Made of cupstock paperboard, it is coated with heat-resistant PE and thus perfect for food. The outer wall is covered with duplex board, which accommodates printed colorful logo, brand name, and product information. Paper used for our products must pass the tests of strengths, safety, environmental friendliness, and suitability as food packaging,” she continued. “Thai Anbao has produced packaging not just for Mama but also for various other leading Thai brands. Its product portfolio includes single-wall and double-wall paper cups. “We have successfully attracted customers because our paper cups have met international standards such as ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, GHP, and HACCP. Customers trust us and our products. Moreover, we are very agile. We deliver fast, as we don’t want to miss any opportunity,” Ms. Pojjanard said. “Thai Anbao’s utmost business philosophy is integrity. We focus on creating win-win results. We do not take advantage of our customers, suppliers, employees, or any relevant party as we hope all sides can work together happily with mutual trust. Moreover, we have constantly pursued further development and business-expansion opportunities,” she added. “From now on, we have planned to increase automation in our production line. Belt conveyor systems will have a bigger presence as we seek to curb manual labor and enable our employees to work with greater efficiency. AI will also be integrated for daily production analytics. We, furthermore, have set our sights on expanding our product lineup to accommodate bigger orders or orders for new packaging. We are ready to make investments to enhance our competitiveness and respond better to customers’ needs,” she emphasized. TRUST LEADS TO BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP “We used to import all cupstock paperboards we needed. But in response to our executives’ decision and our trust in SCGP, we started developing the type of cupstock we wanted with SCGP,” she said. “SCGP has impressed us with its knowledgeable and capable team. It has also offered great services. If a problem occurs, we will be fast briefed about the causes and solutions. SCGP has also attentively listened to our feedback and opinions. Throughout the long period that we have worked together, SCGP has presented new knowledge, methods, and updates to us too. So, in our view, SCGP is not just a supplier. We feel like it is our business partner.” Ms. Pojjanard then concluded, “We hope SCGP will collaborate and develop new products with us in the future, paving the way for us to grow further. We hope to have SCGP as our great partner always
รางวัลแห่งการจัดการขยะอย่างยั่งยืน
ปัญหาขยะไม่ใช่เรื่องเล็ก ๆ หากแต่แท้จริงแล้วมันคือปัญหาใหญ่ของโลก ซึ่งถ้าไม่มีการจัดการที่ถูกต้องเหมาะสมก็จะสร้างผลกระทบ และความเดือดร้อนให้กับโลกของเราอย่างมหาศาล อำเภอบ้านโป่ง คืออำเภอหลัก ของจังหวัดราชบุรี นับเป็นพื้นที่ที่มีความหลากหลาย ทั้งด้านการเกษตร การค้า และอุตสาหกรรมต่าง ๆ จำนวนมาก ยังไม่ต้องพูดถึงความหลากหลายของจำนวนประชากร ที่มีผู้คนต่างถิ่น ทั้งในจังหวัดห่างไกล และใกล้เคียงเข้ามาพักอาศัย และทำงานในพื้นที่นี้เป็นจำนวนมาก ด้วยความที่มีจำนวนประชากรมากถึง 173,000 คน และผลิตขยะมากถึงวันละ 171 ตันต่อวัน ทาง SCGP ซึ่งมีโรงงานผลิตกระดาษบรรจุภัณฑ์แห่งแรกตั้งอยู่ที่อำเภอบ้านโป่ง ได้สนับสนุนโครงการ CSR ของชุมชนรอบโรงงาน รวมถึงชุมชนปลอดขยะ (Zero West) ของบ้านรางพลับที่เป็นชุมชนต้นแบบระดับประเทศ จากการเข้าประกวด โครงการชุมชนปลอดขยะ (Zero Waste) ของกรมส่งเสริมคุณภาพสิ่งแวดล้อม SCGP จึงร่วมกับอำเภอบ้านโป่ง และ 17 องค์กรส่วนท้องถิ่น ขยายผลเรื่องการจัดการขยะไปยังชุมชนอื่น ๆ ในอำเภอ โดยกำหนดโครงการขับเคลื่อนชุมชนต้นแบบการจัดการขยะมูลฝอย อำเภอบ้านโป่ง เพื่อส่งเสริมความรู้ในการจัดการขยะ และศึกษาตัวอย่างการปฏิบัติจริงจากชุมชนรางพลับซึ่งเป็นชุมชนต้นแบบ เพื่อให้ประชาชนทั่วทั้งอำเภอจะได้มีความรู้ และสามารถจัดการขยะในชุมชนตนเองได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพและยั่งยืน ซึ่งโครงการดังกล่าวมีชื่อว่า ‘บ้านโป่งโมเดล’ นับตั้งแต่โครงการ ‘บ้านโป่งโมเดล’ ได้รับการขับเคลื่อนอย่างเป็นรูปธรรม ในทุก ๆ ปีจะมี ‘โครงการประกวดชุมชน LIKE (ไร้) ขยะ’ ซึ่งปัจจุบันได้จัดขึ้นเป็นปีที่ 3 ติดต่อกันแล้ว โดยเมื่อวันที่ 7 ธันวาคม 2565 ที่ผ่านมาอำเภอบ้านโป่ง ร่วมกับ SCGP ได้จัดพิธีมอบรางวัล ‘โครงการประกวดชุมชน LIKE (ไร้) ขยะ Season 3’ ณ ห้องประชุมอาคารอารีน่า หมู่ที่ 17 ตำบลท่าผา อำเภอบ้านโป่ง จังหวัดราชบุรี โดยมีนายรณภพ เหลืองไพโรจน์ ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดราชบุรี เป็นผู้มอบรางวัล และประธานในพิธี ท่านผู้ว่าฯ ได้กล่าวชื่นชมอำเภอบ้านโป่งว่า “เป็นอำเภอที่เป็นแบบอย่างที่ดีในการจัดการขยะอย่างยั่งยืน และมีประสิทธิภาพอย่างยิ่ง และมุ่งหวังจะนำบ้านโป่งโมเดล ขยายไปทั่วทั้งจังหวัด และทำให้ราชบุรีเป็นเมืองแห่งความสะอาด และปลอดขยะในอนาคตต่อไป” ขณะที่ นายเกียรติศักดิ์ หอมเย็นใจ นายอำเภอบ้านโป่ง กล่าวว่า “เราต้องการขับเคลื่อนให้อำเภอบ้านโป่งของเราสามารถจัดการขยะในชุมชนของตนเองได้ ซึ่งนับตั้งแต่เริ่มต้นดำเนินโครงการเมื่อปี 2562 ถึงตอนนี้ก็ได้ขยายผลไปทั่วทั้งอำเภอ และโครงการประกวดชุมชน LIKE (ไร้) ขยะ ในปีนี้ ก็มีชุมชนให้ความร่วมมือ เข้าร่วมประกวดมากถึง 20 ชุมชน โดยแต่ละชุมชนต่างก็มีกิจกรรม และวิธีการจัดการขยะในพื้นที่ของตนอย่างน่าสนใจมาก ๆ ซึ่งการจัดการมอบรางวัลดังกล่าวขึ้นมานั้น เราไม่ได้ต้องการให้เกิดการแข่งขันกันแต่อย่างใด หากแต่เพื่อเป็นการกระตุ้นให้เกิดการพัฒนา และแลกเปลี่ยนองค์ความรู้ในการจัดการขยะของทุก ๆ ชุมชนในอำเภอบ้านโป่ง” ด้านนายแสงชัย วิริยะอำไพวงศ์ พนักงานจัดการอาวุโสประจำสำนักงาน ประธานเจ้าหน้าที่บริหารบริษัท เอสซีจี แพคเกจจิ้ง จำกัด (มหาชน) หรือ SCGP กล่าวว่า “ทาง SCGP ยินดีเป็นอย่างยิ่ง ที่ได้ร่วมมือกับอำเภอบ้านโป่งในการสร้างชุมชนต้นแบบการจัดการขยะ และเราก็ยังจะเข้าไปร่วมส่งเสริมสนับสนุนชุมชนที่ได้รับรางวัลในวันนี้ ให้ก้าวไปสู่เวทีการประกวดชุมชนปลอดขยะ (Zero Waste) ในปี 2566 ต่อไป” “ขณะเดียวกันก็ยังได้นำแนวคิดในการจัดการขยะไปขยายผลต่อในจังหวัดที่ SCGP มีโรงงานตั้งอยู่ทั้ง จังหวัดกาญจนบุรี จังหวัดปราจีนบุรี และจังหวัดขอนแก่น ทำให้ปัจจุบันเราสามารถสร้างชุมชนต้นแบบการจัดการขยะได้ทั้งหมดถึง 96 ชุมชน และมีเป้าหมายที่จะขยายผลอย่างต่อเนื่องในอนาคต” สำหรับผลการประกวดในครั้งนี้ คณะกรรมการผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิ และมีความรู้ในด้านการจัดการขยะ และสิ่งแวดล้อมได้คัดเลือกให้ รางวัลชนะเลิศ เป็นของ บ้านท่าศาลเจ้า หมู่ 6 องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลลาดบัวขาว ซึ่งเป็นพื้นที่ที่มีความโดดเด่นในเรื่องการจัดการขยะเฉพาะตัว สามารถนำยางรถยนต์ที่ไม่ได้ใช้งานซึ่งมีอยู่จำนวนมากในชุมชน มาสร้างเป็นสนามเด็กเล่น ให้เกิดประโยชน์แก่ส่วนรวม สร้างมูลค่าจากขยะด้วยการนำขยะมาแปรรูปเป็นสินค้า และเครื่องประดับจำหน่ายเพิ่มรายได้ ขณะที่ผู้คนในชุมชนทุกหลังคาเรือนต่างก็ร่วมมือกันจัดการขยะอย่างเข้มแข็ง และสามัคคี รางวัลรองชนะเลิศอันดับ 1 ได้แก่ ชุมชนหัวทุ่งหนองโรง หมู่ 3 เทศบาลตำบลกรับใหญ่ เป็นชุมชนที่สามารถนำเอาทรัพยากรหมุนเวียนมาใช้ได้เกิดประโยชน์สูงสุด โดยใช้ฟืน หรือก้อนเห็ดที่ไม่ได้ใช้งานเป็นเชื้อเพลิง หลังจากจบกระบวนการจะได้ถ่านมาใช้งาน เศษถ่านนำมาทำถ่านอัดก้อน เป็นพลังงานอีกครั้ง หรือนำไปใช้ปลูกต้นไม้ ขี้เถ้าที่เหลือนำมาทำน้ำด่างเพื่อใข้ประโยชน์ต่อเป็นน้ำยาซักผ้า น้ำยาล้างจาน รางวัลรองชนะเลิศอันดับ 2 ได้แก่ ชุมชนหนองกระจ่อยสร้างสรรค์ เทศบาลตำบลกระจับ เป็นชุมชนกึ่งเมือง ที่โดดเด่นในเรื่องการนำเอาวัสดุเหลือใช้ต่าง ๆ มาทำเป็นเครื่องออกกำลังกาย และผู้คนในชุมชนต่างให้ความร่วมมือในการจัดการขยะกันเป็นจำนวนมาก ขณะที่รางวัลชมเชย มี 3 ชุมชน ที่ได้รับรางวัลด้วยกัน ได้แก่ ชุมชนบ้านฆ้องน้อย หมู่ 12 เทศบาลเมืองท่าผา ชุมชนกึ่งเมืองที่นำขยะกำพร้า ที่ไม่สามารถนำไปรีไซเคิลได้ เช่น ถุงขนม ถุงน้ำยาปรับผ้านุ่ม ต่าง ๆ มาหล่อเป็นอิฐบล็อก และทางเดินเท้าได้อย่างสวยงาม ชุมชนบ้านตะคร้อ หมู่ 12 เทศบาลตำบลเบิกไพร ชุมชนกึ่งเมืองที่เชี่ยวชาญในการนำขยะ จำพวกผ้าที่ไม่ใช้แล้วนำมาหล่อปูนทำเป็นกระถางต้นไม้ และบ้านตลาดนัด หมู่ 13 องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลคุ้งพยอม ซึ่งจัดการขยะในครัวเรือนได้อย่างดี รวมทั้งผลิตถังหมักเศษอาหาร ในแบบตัวเองขึ้นมาใช้เองได้ทุกหลังคาเรือน ส่วนรางวัลชุมชนโชว์แอนด์แชร์ยอดเยี่ยม ในปีนี้ตกเป็นของ ชุมชนหนองกระจ่อยสร้างสรรค์ เทศบาลตำบลกระจับ ซึ่งเป็นชุมชนที่ผลิตเนื้อหาการจัดการขยะลงสื่อโซเชียลได้อย่างสม่ำเสมอ ทั้งหมดที่กล่าวมา คือ เป็นชุมชนในอำเภอบ้านโป่งที่ได้รับรางวัลในโครงการประกวดชุมชน LIKE (ไร้) ขยะ Season 3 อย่างไรก็ตาม รางวัลที่ได้รับนั้น ถือเป็นความสำเร็จเพียงส่วนหนึ่ง แต่ความสำเร็จที่แท้จริงคือ ทุกชุมชนในอำเภอบ้านโป่งล้วนได้รับประโยชน์ ที่ล้ำค่ายิ่งกว่าทรัพย์สิน เงินทอง หรือถ้วยรางวัลใด ๆ สิ่ง ๆ นั้นคือ บ้านเมืองที่มีแต่ความสะอาดน่าอยู่ อันเนื่องมาจากการจัดการรขยะอย่างยั่งยืน และทำได้จริง
Mr. Jose Saez : Turns Diversity into New Work Ideas
In the face of challenging diversity in workplaces, it is necessary to embrace differences and adapt. Mr. Jose Saez, Executive Director & Advisor of Deltalab, who is based in Spain’s Barcelona, is with Passionate Experiences today to share how he has excelled in a multicultural environment. Mr. Jose has found no problem working with people whose mother languages are different and are always six hours apart. “My key role is to support SCGP and our team in Spain so that they can connect and collaborate smoothly. My contributions have facilitated management, strategic planning, and direction for our common goals and directions with collaborations and maximum synergy. “Today, marketing is not at all easy. It’s very challenging because in the post COVID-19 pandemic period, Russia-Ukraine War has erupted. In the past year, the cost of raw materials has risen significantly. Transportation has also become harder to handle. Despite these many challenges, we have been driving up our sales. Our mission can be successful if we look ahead. Don’t think just about today or tomorrow. We must foresee what our business will be like in the next five years to pave the way for efficient strategy formulation. With SCGP by our side, I believe we will always stay competitive.” DIVERSITY PAVES THE WAY FOR NEW IDEAS “Working in diverse environments is not something new to me. After investing in Deltalab in 2007, I have acquired many other businesses in various locations to drive our business growth. So, I have managed companies in Madrid, Valencia, and Murcia as well. Spain is a small country and very diverse in terms of languages and cultures. Based in Barcelona, I speak Catalan. People in Madrid, meanwhile, speak Spanish. In my view, diversity is a good thing for the company because it has spawned the development of new things. Partnering with SCGP adds to diversity. It is a blend that fosters new ideas and brings in new perspectives. I am confident that the partnership will enable us to achieve sustainable growth. “I am impressed with SCGP because SCGP always believes in the value of everyone. At every meeting, things go smoothly because there is a strong emphasis on mutual respect, acceptance of diversity, and readiness to listen. Such culture is useful to the pursuit of our goals. “To me, passion is important to both work and personal life. Deltalab has been my passion for more than 16 years already. When we work on something we are passionate about, we will excel. So, when we embrace passion in our living, that counts too. Passion is not just about work. It’s also about families and friends. We can even share passions with people around us.
Dr. Pongsuda Phumathon Pongtanya: EMBRACES DIVERSITY TO MAKE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE
Driven by passion, Dr. Pongsuda Phumathon Pongtanya has long developed innovations supporting business development. Today, this executive has served as the Managing Director of Deltalab SL, a Spain-based company. As her new role requires her to move to Europe, she is exposed to diversity in various aspects. But her determination and mindset have enabled her to take up the challenging job smoothly. RESEARCHER-TURNED EXECUTIVE “I was awarded British & Thai government scholarships to study in the UK. After graduating with master’s and doctorate degrees in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, I returned to Thailand and started working as a biotech researcher. Driven by a desire to apply my research for commercial purposes and make broad impact, I was keen to work for a leading enterprise. I dreamed of developing innovative and practical products. In 2007, I joined SCG and was assigned to explore new business opportunities in the fields of Healthcare & Life Science. I was also in charge of managing R&D system. SCG back then started recruiting researchers for the creation of High Value Added Products & Services. So, I actively participated in the development of R&D and innovation management system, researchers’ performance evaluations, and researcher management. “In the middle of 2013, I was named the Director of SCGP’s Product and Technology Development Center and was entrusted with the mission of transforming research outcomes into business solutions. I really enjoyed and loved the job. In December 2021, I then got a new role as the Deputy Managing Director of Deltalab. After about a year in the stint, Mr. Jose Saez – the former Managing Director – passed on his position to me.” READY TO LEARN! TACKLE EVERY CHALLENGE “I faced up to the challenges ever since I knew I would be assigned to work at Deltalab. After my graduation, I had never managed this kind of business before. So, everything was new to me. I was worried about business affairs as well as culture. I was not sure how much acceptance I would receive. A Growth Mindset, therefore, was much needed. I had to prepare myself mentally and get ready to tackle any challenge on my way. As part of my preparations, I started studying business information and reviving knowledge from my educational background. I also looked into new knowledge and technologies that could apply to Healthcare & Life Science businesses. “I have come to Spain with another Thai staff. First of all, we planned how to work well with the team in Spain, achieve synergy, and create value for the company. I have also focused on building trust by presenting myself in every company function, identifying clear goals, and preparing factual information. I have always placed emphasis on communications to promote mutual understanding and readiness to work ahead together too. Prior to any customer visits, I enhanced my understanding of customers’ businesses. We have learned from one another. My goals are to fulfill the tasks I was assigned, drive business growth, and smoothly link SCGP and Deltalab. “My main duty is to build further growth of business with Deltalab team. My principles surround sustainable growth, practicality, systematic management, and employee motivation. In my opinion, it is necessary that employees are motivated to understand both SCGP and Deltalab, as well as the fact that teamwork and employees’ contributions are meaningful to drive business and create a happy workplace. In the past year, we faced many challenges such as the post COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the rising costs of raw materials, transportation, production, and even electricity. In such a climate, the first must-take step is to get ready to learn and deal with whatever emerges. Then, we need to explore solutions strategically. I am very much impressed with the team members’ expertise and friendship. As we really work as a team, we have beaten all odds.” OPEN UP, EMBRACE DIVERSITY Dr. Pongsuda has now worked amid diversity. Her workplace is different than before in terms of business nature, people, language, laws, and culture. “At Deltalab, I have experienced much diversity. Under Deltalab’s wings are five subsidiaries, namely Keylab, Nirco, Equilabo, Enfa, and Sanilabo. They have produced and distributed more than 10,000 medical and labware products to both B2B and B2C sectors. Their product portfolio covers Healthcare, Life Science, and related industries. I have therefore worked with professionals from many fields. Our team consists of more than 200 members, with products exported to over 100 countries worldwide. I have learned how to communicate with diversified groups of customers and conduct commercialization of vast product varieties,” she said. “Aside, I have been learning new culture, mindset, and language. While we mainly communicate in English, I need to try to learn Spanish as much as possible and use body language in various contexts. On top of this, I have had to handle many other things like taking a test to get a Spanish driving license. But because I have never considered anything too difficult, so far, fortunately I can handle them all. I am motivated, driven, and positive. I try to look at everything as an opportunity. I have kept adapting and learning more.” NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE “Based on my mindset, nothing is impossible. Even if something is not possible today, it may be possible tomorrow. Many things in the world could have never happened in the past. But today, they exist. So, if we set our sights on doing something, we have to think carefully and explore ways to make it possible. After we find a way, do our best. When I succeed, I am glad to an extent and use it as a motivation to keep going. If I fail, I learn from my mistakes. That’s how I keep moving ahead. I take action because it’s better than doing nothing related to our ideas. “I have also developed myself constantly because new things keep happening. We need to look ahead and predict what will be next. I look into …
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SCGP Updates Current Market Trends and Sustainable Packaging at ProPak Asia 2023 Press Conference
SCGP took part in the ProPak Asia 2023 press conference, a platform that showcases industry products and technology related to manufacturing, processing, and packaging in Asia. Karan Tejasen, Chief Operating Officer of SCG Packaging Public Company Limited (SCGP) and the Chairman of Vexcel Pack Company Limited represented the private sector at the event, providing updates on packaging solution trends for marketing and sustainability. The press conference was held on Tuesday, 16 May 2023, at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel. Karan Tejasen discussed current packaging trends, noting that consumers are increasingly seeking packaging that not only meets their needs for convenience and versatility in use but also aligns with growing demands for environmentally friendly options. This shift in consumer behavior means that packaging designers and manufacturers must pay heightened attention to the presentation of their products. With an ambition to be a leader in total packaging solutions in the ASEAN, SCGP has emphasised developing packaging that meets these consumer needs by offering solutions that meet customer demands. The company believes that packaging serves not only to contain and protect products, but also to enhance marketing value, promote a positive image, and create a compelling experience for brand products. Furthermore, SCGP is focusing on the development of sustainable packaging. Examples include flexible packaging made from mono-material, which can be easily recycled, and packaging that incorporates recycled resins, as seen in rPET packaging for household items, shampoo, and dishwashing liquid. Another notable innovation is the OptiBreath® packaging, designed by SCGP to extend the shelf-life of products and thereby reduce food waste. This packaging has extended the shelf-life of fresh fruits and vegetables. For instance, customers have used the packaging to extend the shelf-life of polish coconuts from 30 days to 60 days and fresh whole coconuts from 60 days to 90 days. This has enabled customers to expand their fruit export markets, accommodating the long transportation times required for shipping. The packaging helps to enhance brand image and add marketing value to the products. “In developing sustainable packaging, manufacturers must consider the entire value chain, from design and reducing the use of raw materials, to ease of reuse or recycling, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, and appropriate packaging and transportation steps. This also involves collaborating with customer networks to jointly develop packaging that fulfills consumer needs and takes care of the environment as a whole,” said Karan. ProPak Asia 2023 is an international industry product and technology exhibition for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods manufacturing, processing, and packaging. The event will be held from 14 to 17 June 2023 at the BITEC Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangna.
SCGP X THINKK STUDIO “TRANSFORMATION” WASTE TO VALUE
SCGP has conducted its businesses based on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and Circular Economy concepts. It therefore has focused on green materials, maximum resource efficiency and upcycling. So many materials that would otherwise be thrown away become new products with added value, thanks to SCGP, which has also promoted community-enterprise development. Guided by the aforementioned concepts, SCGP has recently collaborated with THINKK Studio in organizing “TRANSFORMATION” Waste to Value Workshop to promote resource efficiency and upcycling. Invited to the event were members of craft-community enterprises around SCGP’s plants in Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Prachin Buri and Khon Kaen, as well as design / material-sciences lecturers and students. At the workshop, participants explored ways to upcycle SCGP’s unused materials with THINKK Studio in charge of sharpening the ideas and upcycling implementation. “TRANSFORMATION” Waste to Value Workshop “TRANSFORMATION” Waste to Value Workshop took place amid inspiringly fun atmosphere. Discussed the workshop were four types of materials namely paper band, recycled plastic strap that is a byproduct from plastic-bottle forming, plastic tubes, and crushed recycled plastic. After THINKK Studio’s finishing touch, the upcycled materials are beautiful in design and boast added value. THINKK Studio’s designers shared their ideas at the workshop. The first stage of the workshop was to understand more about the four materials and their different characteristics. The team then concluded that paper band should be woven in line with Thai craft of weaving. Tubes, meanwhile, should go well with that can be grasped in the hand. Crushed plastic, on its part, has solid durability and can be used for tray making. In the next stage, THINKK Studio produced six protypes from the four materials namely a vase, a lantern, a handbag, a tray, a fan, and a tote bag. Participants then were given opportunities to make these products from the materials provided. For decoration, there were thin plastic sheets for participants to choose. These sheets were recycled from used plastic bags. THINKK Studio – Think Circular Mr. Decha Archjananun, Creative Director & Co-Founder of THINKK Studio offered advice on how to upcycle waste/unwanted materials as follows: “Breathing a new life to no-longer-wanted materials or waste requires creativity. Designers need to visualize what the materials will be turned into through an experimental process that should go beyond any limit. During the workshop, THINKK Studio has already shown how to upcycle materials. Our team believes our efforts were successful and got positive response from participants. This workshop provided us with a good opportunity to interact with students who had fresh ideas as well as with craft-community enterprises that had exceptional craft skills. All sides in the workshop definitely discovered some inspirations. “Anyone can upcycle materials. At household level, upcycling will require just basic skills. At community or industrial level, it may be necessary to design waste disposal and storage process for upcycling. However, the process design can be done in collaboration with supportive companies, government agencies or research units. “Importantly, upcycling must focus on ensuring that its output is not only as functional as products from new raw materials but also answers well to consumers’ lifestyles. Last but not least, upcycling trend should continue because it is crucial to the environment and the world’s future.”
SCGP PROMOTES ESG VIA PAPER DISPLAYS AT APEC 2022 THAILAND
SCGP has brought ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) concept to the next level by developing Green-Meeting displays from recycled paper for APEC 2022 Thailand. While exhibitions need pleasant booths and displays, the use of new materials threatens to exacerbate global warming. Recognizing this fact, SCGP promotes resource efficiency through Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle principle. Made of recycled paper, Green-Meeting displays are parts of the promotion. Durable and environmentally friendly, they are in the forms of arched entrance, backdrops, podiums, PR materials, and bins. At the end of an exhibition, such displays can be turned into boxes for participants to carry something out of the venue. SCGP has also had knowhow to turn paper booths into eco-friendly shelves for schools in need. Innovative paper-based exhibition displays underline the power of creativity. Thanks to creative designs, paper acquires boundless potential, durability, functionality, impressive flair, and ability to take care of the planet. Benefits of Paper Displays Lightweight Easy-to-move around Faster to install (saving installation time by two folds when compared with traditional displays) Beautiful design Usable throughout the year or up to 14 times
“POWER OF EMPATHY” CARING ACT CONNECTS SCGP WITH COMMUNITIES
Happy co-existence with communities is one of SCGP’s main goals. All its plants, therefore, have operated with locals in their mind. Benyapa “Ni” Payompluk, CSR Officer of Siam Kraft Industry Company Limited, Wangsala Plant, has recently taken Passionate Experiences team with her on her recent trips to show what her Passion and Mindset do for communities in the plant’s neighborhood. “As I have worked in this position for 30 years already, I am quite close to locals. Under my care are 55 villages within the 5-kilometer radius from the plant,” she revealed. “My job is about familiarizing with locals, their way of life, and traditions. I have observed them to identify their needs and expectations so that SCGP can play a proper role in their communities. We seek to help where we can and engage them in activities that are useful to them in hopes of making them happy. “The key challenge is that there is no fixed success recipe. I cannot tell what will happen next. So, I must be ready to tackle whatever. ‘Empathy’ is crucial to my work. Only when I put myself in locals’ shoes, I can know what they really want. When we understand all stakeholders, our operations will be smooth. My Mindset complies with SCGP’s Our Act and supports its success. “On Passion, I am an energetic type. I am keen to work every single day. I always work like I am the firm’s owner and stakeholders are my customers. I give my all to every ask I am assigned to. After working to the fullest of my abilities, I also look for good things about every task I have completed. That’s when I can notice that my efforts really contribute to the successful operation.” Occupational promotion ranks among activities SCGP has conducted for communities. On this front, SCGP, for example, promotes “Paper Band” for communities’ economic, social, and environmental benefits. As part of the promotion, scrap materials from SCGP manufacturing operations become raw materials for woven products. As local wisdom blends with paper bands, distinct products are developed and launched into markets. In 2019, these products generated sales of over 1 million baht. “We started this initiative after we considered how to make good use of scrap materials. The initiative represents a collaboration that has brought good ideas forward and communities closer. Handicrafts from the initiative are functional and get good response from the market. Under this collaboration, locals put in physical energy while SCGP puts forward raw materials. Now, we also plan to introduce locals to new fashions so that they can develop products further, such as colorful and contemporary touch and appeal to more customers.
Consumer Paper Bag
This consumer paper bag comes out of a thoughtful design process. So, it is functional, stylish, and recyclable. Properties Clean, safe, produced with modern machine, and packed inside a box to prevent dust and other contaminants. Made of recycled paper pulp from 70% to 100% of raw materials with an eco-friendly manufacturing process. Printed with water-based ink that is friendly to life and environment. This paper bag is recyclable or naturally decomposed within 6 months. Quality Assurance in Every Step 1. Circular Mark: This product ranks among the first recipients of Thailand’s Circular Mark, which is granted by the Thailand Environment Institute. 2. Circular Design: Its design process pays attention to every detail, thus able to reduce resource usage through the creation of proper thickness/size without compromising durability. 3. Circular Economy: For maximum resource efficiency, recycled-content paper is used to produce this paper bag with an energy-saving manufacturing/printing process. After use, the paper bag can also be easily recycled with Make-Use-Return spots available across the country. There are projects to systematically collect used paper from various organizations too. This paper bag is a testament of SCGP’s commitment to developing consumer-centric and environmentally-friendly products for sustainability.