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Green Road is a volunteer group in Thailand founded by Assistant Professor Dr.Wechsawan Lakas (Dr. Pow Green Road). The objectives of the group are as follows.
1) To campaign for the public to reduce single-used plastic;
2) To campaign for the public to classify plastic waste for further optimal use; and
3) To ask for plastic waste donation from the public in order to produce upcycled products, such as, recycled plastic floor blocks, roads, desks, benches or footpath for the disabled; and donate them to schools, temples, public parks, and public spaces.
It starts from launching campaigns for residents in a target area to classify plastic waste and then mail it via mass transport to the Green Road Project or other affiliated projects on upcycling plastic waste for public benefits (view the accompanying video). There are various upcycling methods, for instance, melting plastic waste with other materials or using plastic waste as a component or recycled materials. These depend on the types and quantity of donated plastic waste. Upcycled products are then donated to public institutions or spaces. For instance, plastic floor blocks are used to construct a road for schools, temples, or a footpath for the disabled. Recycled desks or benches are given to public parks for people to sit and relax. Upcycled shoes or clothing can be given to children in poor remote areas. The volunteer group hopes to reduce the quantity of plastic waste in the country, as well as to raise people’s quality of life with a sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle.
