On 1 August 2024, BEC Group and Channel 3 joined hands with Thailand Post, HMC Polymers, EcoBlue, Nan Mee Industry and the Border Patrol Police Headquarters launched "A Million Hearts Paint Dreams for Border Patrol Police Schools" Project. The aim of the project was to recycle used PP plastics into watercolors paint packs and deliver to the students in Border Patrol Police Schools. At the event, Mr. Charkrit Direkwattanachai, EVP - Corporate Affairs and Communications, Ms. Supida Chatrapiruk, AVP - CSR and Sustainability, together with executives, news anchors, namely Sorayuth Suthassanachinda and Pitchayatan Chanput from Rueng Lao Chao Nee news program, Kitti Singhapat from 3 Miti news program, Kanchai Kamnerdploy and Dr. Arisara Kumthorncharoen from Tiang Wan Tan Het Karn news program, Pasit Apinyawat and Parinda Kumthampinij from Rueng Den Yen Nee, and variety TV show hosts, namely Patcharin Wittayapanyanon, Ratchapong Anomakiti from ZaabPlaza variety show, along with Suphaphorn Wongthuaithong, Punyawee Sukkulworasate from Puying Yok Kamlang Jaew variety show were at the event at Maleenont Tower, Rama 4 Road.
For over 54 years, BEC World Public Company Limited and Channel 3 have been at the leader of Thai media, delivering informative content and encouraging the contribution to social and environmental responsibility in Thai society to foster sustainable development.
Recognizing the rapid increase in plastic usage, especially single-use plastics, however, the proper handling of used plastic is limited, especially, PP Plastics which marked with the number 5. BEC Group and HMC Polymers, Thailand's pioneer and the largest PP producer, have launched "A Million Hearts Paint Dreams for Border Patrol Police Schools" Project. This initiative aims to recycle used PP plastics into valuable new products which are watercolors paint packs.
BEC and Channel 3 invite the public to donate used PP food packaging, such as food containers, yogurt cups, frozen dessert containers, Thai rice noodle baskets, plastic cups, both clear and transparent or opaque, with or without printing. Before donating, just remove stickers and labels, clean and dry the containers, and separate clear and colored items. Package the donations in boxes weighing no more than 5 kilograms, address them to EcoBlue Limited (A Million Hearts Paint Dreams for Border Patrol Police Schools Project). Donors can send them via any Thailand post office free of charge or drop them off at the Lak Si Post Office in Bangkok and PP Reborn drop-off points (check Facebook for locations). The project period is until September 30, 2024. Then Thailand Post Company Limited will collect donated PP plastics nationwide and send them to EcoBlue, a partner of HMC Polymers and a plastic recycling company, to be processed into recycled PP Plastics. Nan Mee Industry Company Limited (or "HORSE" Brand of stationery) will then use this plastic resin pellets to produce 5,000 watercolors paint packs, which will be donated to the Border Patrol Police Headquarters for the benefit of students in remote Border Patrol Police Schools.
A portion of the collected PP plastics will be used to create the watercolors paint packs, while the rest will be recycled into new PP plastic, reducing plastic waste in the environment, promoting resource efficiency, and contributing to a circular economy. This initiative also aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise public awareness about proper plastic waste management.
BEC and Channel 3 aim to be a part to contribute to a better society and environment. "A Million Hearts Paint Dreams for Border Patrol Police Schools" project is supported by HMC Polymers and EcoBlue, recycled PP, PET, HDPE plastic resin pellets specialists from used plastic and industrial plastic waste; Thailand Post collects donated PP plastics nationwide and send them to EcoBlue Company Limited and Namnee Industry Company Limited to bring into the watercolors paint packs production, and the Border Patrol Police Headquarters. Most importantly, we thank the public for their generous donations.
For persons who want to donate PP Plastic via any Thailand Post office, please address them to "A Million Hearts Paint Dreams for Border Patrol Police Schools Project", EcoBlue Limited, 901 Siam Eastern Industrial Park, Moo 4, Pluak Daeng Subdistrict, Pluak Daeng District, Rayong 21140
"Your million hearts will transform into watercolors, fulfilling the dreams of students at Border Patrol Police Schools."