Post by account_disabled on Jan 8, 2024 4:28:31 GMT
Mr. Pralong Damrongthai, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PDC), issued a statement summarizing the pollution situation in Thailand for the year 2018, finding that it was due to the expansion of urban communities. Promoting tourism and consumption, in 2018 there were approximately 27.8 million tons of solid waste generated, an increase of approximately 1.64% from 2017, of which 34% were separated and put back to use, 39% were properly disposed, and 39% were improperly disposed. Must be 27% In this regard, the solid waste generated will be approximately 2 million tons of plastic waste, of which only 0.5 million tons will be recycled. As for hazardous waste from the community, there are 640,000 tons, 65% of which are electrical and electronic product waste, and 35% of others, such as batteries and batteries, of which 13% are properly managed. Mr. Pralong said that although the amount of correct management has increased But it's still not enough. Because there are still no regulations to separate hazardous waste from general waste. Including laws to regulate the private sector to be responsible for managing scrap electrical and electronic products. In 2018, there was also the illegal import of electronic waste and plastic scraps for sorting.
Which has an impact on the environment “Therefore, it leads to solving problems at the national level. By canceling the import of 422 items of electronic waste, allowing the import of plastic scraps from abroad for no more than 2 years, canceling the import of used electrical appliances and electronic equipment. Except for items that the Ministry of Industry approves to be imported as necessary,” Mr. Pralong said. There is also industrial waste. 22 million tons entered the management system, consisting of 20.8 million tons of non-hazardous waste and 1.2 million tons of hazardous waste. As for infectious waste, 55,497 tons were generated, of which 50% came from hospitals under the Ministry of Public Health and 24% from private hospitals and clinics. This was handled Email Marketing List correctly 90% of the time. Mr. Pralong said that for future management A roadmap for plastic waste management for 2019-2027 has been prepared to reduce and stop using 7 types of plastic by 2022, including plastic caps for drinking water bottles. Plastic products containing oxo-type substances Microbeads from plastic Plastic bags with handles less than 36 microns thick, foam food containers Single-use plastic drinking glasses and plastic straws At the same time, there will also be improvements to the solid waste disposal site. of local government organizations that are experiencing problems with improper management Including strict monitoring and enforcement of laws in managing electronic waste and plastic scraps imported from abroad. In terms of air quality It was found that the overall picture tends to be better than in 2017.
From automatic air quality measurement stations in 33 provinces, 7 provinces were found to have 20% of the number of days exceeding the standard for the year, including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Lamphun, Tak, Saraburi, and Songkhla, and those not exceeding the standard. 9 provinces: Loei, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Sa Kaeo, Surat Thani, Phuket, Satun, Yala and Narathiwat. For the 9 northern provinces, it was found that the situation has improved greatly. The number of days when dust exceeded the standard decreased by 44% from 2016 and the accumulated heat points decreased by 53% from 2016. As for Na Phralan Subdistrict, Saraburi Province, there were 165 days in which dust exceeded the standard. Increased 27% from 2017 due to the spread of dust from industrial plants. Quarries in the area, traffic, transportation, damaged roads Mr. Pralong said that in the future, the Energy Regulatory Commission will set standards to control the release of air pollution in the form of ventilation rates. There must be a system for permitting the release of pollution. Raising new car exhaust standards and fuel quality to Euro standards. along with specifying the period for vehicle inspection Collect an annual automobile tax based on the amount of air pollution emissions.
Which has an impact on the environment “Therefore, it leads to solving problems at the national level. By canceling the import of 422 items of electronic waste, allowing the import of plastic scraps from abroad for no more than 2 years, canceling the import of used electrical appliances and electronic equipment. Except for items that the Ministry of Industry approves to be imported as necessary,” Mr. Pralong said. There is also industrial waste. 22 million tons entered the management system, consisting of 20.8 million tons of non-hazardous waste and 1.2 million tons of hazardous waste. As for infectious waste, 55,497 tons were generated, of which 50% came from hospitals under the Ministry of Public Health and 24% from private hospitals and clinics. This was handled Email Marketing List correctly 90% of the time. Mr. Pralong said that for future management A roadmap for plastic waste management for 2019-2027 has been prepared to reduce and stop using 7 types of plastic by 2022, including plastic caps for drinking water bottles. Plastic products containing oxo-type substances Microbeads from plastic Plastic bags with handles less than 36 microns thick, foam food containers Single-use plastic drinking glasses and plastic straws At the same time, there will also be improvements to the solid waste disposal site. of local government organizations that are experiencing problems with improper management Including strict monitoring and enforcement of laws in managing electronic waste and plastic scraps imported from abroad. In terms of air quality It was found that the overall picture tends to be better than in 2017.
From automatic air quality measurement stations in 33 provinces, 7 provinces were found to have 20% of the number of days exceeding the standard for the year, including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Lamphun, Tak, Saraburi, and Songkhla, and those not exceeding the standard. 9 provinces: Loei, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Sa Kaeo, Surat Thani, Phuket, Satun, Yala and Narathiwat. For the 9 northern provinces, it was found that the situation has improved greatly. The number of days when dust exceeded the standard decreased by 44% from 2016 and the accumulated heat points decreased by 53% from 2016. As for Na Phralan Subdistrict, Saraburi Province, there were 165 days in which dust exceeded the standard. Increased 27% from 2017 due to the spread of dust from industrial plants. Quarries in the area, traffic, transportation, damaged roads Mr. Pralong said that in the future, the Energy Regulatory Commission will set standards to control the release of air pollution in the form of ventilation rates. There must be a system for permitting the release of pollution. Raising new car exhaust standards and fuel quality to Euro standards. along with specifying the period for vehicle inspection Collect an annual automobile tax based on the amount of air pollution emissions.