Opening of Green Living Market at One Nimman

May 28

Opening of Green Living Market at One Nimman

May 28 – June 1 Green Living Market at One Nimman – 3pm until 10pm – Plant Based – EcoFriendly produce – Enjoy with Plant-Based Street Food over 100 menus from famous restaurants such as The Vegano Corner, Rad Rabbit, Taiwanese Grilled Mushrooms, Luc Gelato Al Cielo and many more. First time in Chiang Mai! Meet the “Melt Man, the one who is melting ice cubes” who will invite you to help cool the world by launching a plastic bottle trash can through the project Ichitan ReCircle, the first closed loop circular in Thailand.

“Ichitan ReCircle”

Ichitan Group Joins Forces with GC and Environmental Par-Loop Circular Recycling System

for PET Bottles, Starting in Chiang Mai

Have you ever wondered what happens to your empty PET water bottles? 

Data shows that a staggering 86% end up in landfills, with only 14% being recycled. But now, your discarded plastic bottles will no longer be a burden or a source of pollution. Ichitan Group is proud to introduce “Ichitan ReCircle,” an initiative designed to create a cleaner world. This Closed-Loop Circular recycling system for PET plastic bottles, a significant collaboration with key environmental partners: PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) through its GC YOUTURN project, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Chiang Mai Office, and One Nimman Chiang Mai. Their shared goal is to give PET plastic bottles an endless new life, preventing them from ending up in landfills, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, ultimately fostering a cleaner Thailand. This initiative brings hope for a brighter, cleaner future.

Mr. Tan Passakornnatee, CEO of Ichitan Group PCL, commented on the project: “Ichitan ReCircle is more than just general recycling. It’s about establishing a comprehensive PET plastic bottle management system, from collection and sorting to sterilization, shredding, and finally, molding into new products while maintaining consistent plastic quality. All processes utilize advanced technology, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and adherence to standards. This allows recycled bottles to be used for beverage packaging indefinitely, preventing them from ending up in landfills or becoming oceanwaste. This differs significantly from an Open Loop system (normal waste separation for recycling), where recycled plastic often degrades in quality when repurposed into other products like clothing, plastic bins, or garbage bags, eventually ending up in landfills.”

“Ichitan ReCircle” is being piloted in Chiang Mai, a major tourist destination attracting visitors from Europe, Japan, Scandinavia, and new-generation travelers who prioritize sustainable tourism to mitigate environmental impacts. This launch is a collaborative effort with PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) via its GC YOUTURN project, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Chiang Mai Office, and One Nimman Chiang Mai. Collection points for “Ichitan ReCircle” have been established, with the first located at Wua Lai Walking Street, to support Chiang Mai’s Green Tourism policy and transform these bustling areas into proactive Closed-Loop Circular recycling hubs.

Ichitan plans to expand the “Ichitan ReCircle” project further, with a target to install collection points capable of processing up to 9,000 tons/years of plastic annually by 2027. This expansion will not only increase the recycling capacity but also reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in landfills, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

Beyond “Ichitan ReCircle,” Ichitan has developed One ChiChan, a 5,000-seat outdoor concert venue, into a Sustainable Concert Space. Concert-goers are encouraged to deposit their empty bottles into the “Ichitan ReCircle” system. Additionally, “Melt Man,” a mascot representing nature, utilizes projection mapping techniques to share engaging stories, encouraging everyone to recognize the value of sustainable consumption and participate in this transformative change.