Bangkok, 13 March- IRPC together with the Prostheses Foundation Going forward with the “From Wastes to “Walk” project, collecting leftover plastic parts from the production of prosthetics with 95 royal prosthetic leg factories nationwide. Create opportunities for equal access to treatment. Reduce the problem of waste plastic management. Ready to move towards the goal of Net Zero in 2060
Mr. Krit Imsang, Chief Executive Officer and President of IRPC Public Company Limited or IRPC said, “IRPC and the Prostheses Foundation. In Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra Boromarajonani (Prostheses Foundation) joins the “From Wastes to Walk” project under the concept of “Moving Together” by collecting leftover plastic parts used in the production of prostheses from 95 royal prosthetic leg factories nationwide. By bringing back through research, development and quality improvement at IRPC's recycling plant and formed by Eastern Polypack Co., Ltd. (EPP), a customer of the company, given to the Prostheses Foundation. Used to produce body accessories from recycled plastic for people with abnormal foot structures and deformed feet.
“This project creates equal opportunities for patients and people with disabilities to have a better quality of life. By using resources efficiently and helping to reduce the problem of using waste plastic. It is considered an important cooperation among manufacturers from upstream and downstream that share the same goal in sustainable development, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), moving forward towards the goal of Net zero in 2060, ”said Mr. Krit.
For recycled plastic sheets that have passed the property test It can be useful in teaching mechanics to help disabled people, producing as body accessories from recycled plastic for people with abnormal foot structures and deformed feet. The recycled plastic plates can also be used to produce body accessories from recycled plastic for patients. Persons with mobility disabilities caused by cerebrovascular disease spinal cord injury children with cerebral palsy and patients with muscle pain have the opportunity to access more treatment
For organizations or agencies that are interested in partnering with the project to produce body accessories from recycled plastic "From wastes to walk" to extend the cooperation and expand the collection of PP plastic parts. You can inquire at email: pr@irpc.co.th and Facebook: IRPCofficial
Source: Thai News Agency