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#Recycling / Circular Economy

IVL delivered recycling knowledge for reducing global environmental problems

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), led by Mr. Yashovardhan Lohia (center), Chief Recycling Officer, lectured on "Recycling for Sustainability" at the 10th World Environmental Education Congress which was organized by the Chaipattana Foundation and the Thai Environmental Network.

The knowledge sharing focused on PET which is 100% recyclable. PET recycling is one of the most responsible solutions for the conservation of resources. At the congress, IVL also exhibited its recycling practice, including the PET recycling process and various recycled PET products, such as fibers, yarns and packaging. 

This demonstrates IVL's commitment to contributing to society and encouraging the public to play their parts in solving environmental problems together.

(c) 2019 Indoramaventures
(c) 2019 Indoramaventures


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