SCGC ramps up green polymer production

SCG Chemicals (SCGC), a unit of Siam Cement Group, Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, plans to increase production of green polymers to serve growing global demand.

- LAMONPHET APISITNIRAN

Production is to follow the circular economy concept, which involves upcycling to add value to unwanted materials, making them usable again.

"SCGC will continue to make green polymers like plastic beads by turning plastic waste into usable polymers through a purification process," said Sakchai Patiparnpreechavud, president and chief executive of SCGC.

The company aims to make up to 1 million tonnes of green polymers by 2030.

Demand for green polymers is high, especially in the packaging industry because eco-friendly packaging materials are needed for consumer products.