Eco Digiclean Klongtoei, launched in 2021, is a pilot project in Thailand's Klongtoei district involving 2,000 residents who deposit separated plastic waste at collection points. An app rewards them with credits, which can be exchanged for cash when they recycle. The collected plastic waste is auctioned on the app and tracked in real-time to buyers, including collectors and recyclers. By May 2023, over 200 tonnes of plastic waste have been collected.
This initiative aims to understand recycling behaviours and optimize local approaches. Klongtoei, with its large population and plastic waste generation, serves as an ideal testing ground. To meet Thailand's 100% recycling goal for targeted plastic waste by 2027, this model may expand to other districts in Bangkok.
Implementating partners
Federation of Thai Industries, PPP Plastics, and Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development
Alliances & Coalitions
This is an alliance of global companies including chemicals and plastic manufacturers, consumer goods companies and waste management companies, along with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. The Alliance has already started investments and projects, with four strategic pillars; infrastructure, innovation, education, and clean- up. Some related work; Rayong Less-Waste, EcoDigiclean Klongtoei, Paving Green Roads, etc.
Eco Digiclean Klongtoei, launched in 2021, is a pilot project in Thailand's Klongtoei district involving 2,000 residents who deposit separated plastic waste at collection points. An app rewards them with credits, which can be exchanged for cash when they recycle. The collected plastic waste is auctioned on the app and tracked in real-time to buyers, including collectors and recyclers. By May 2023, over 200 tonnes of plastic waste have been collected.
This initiative aims to understand recycling behaviours and optimize local approaches. Klongtoei, with its large population and plastic waste generation, serves as an ideal testing ground. To meet Thailand's 100% recycling goal for targeted plastic waste by 2027, this model may expand to other districts in Bangkok.
Implementating partners
Federation of Thai Industries, PPP Plastics, and Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development
Alliances & Coalitions
This is an alliance of global companies including chemicals and plastic manufacturers, consumer goods companies and waste management companies, along with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. The Alliance has already started investments and projects, with four strategic pillars; infrastructure, innovation, education, and clean- up. Some related work; Rayong Less-Waste, EcoDigiclean Klongtoei, Paving Green Roads, etc.
