In Collaboration with Public and Private Sectors to Advance Sustainable Packaging Management
Bangkok, October 2, 2025 – Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of beverages under the Suntory and PepsiCo brands in Thailand, has joined hands with public and private sector partners to expand the “Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling by Suntory PepsiCo Thailand” project through the launch of the “Recyclable Waste Buy Station by Suntory PepsiCo Thailand” in Mab Yang Porn Subdistrict, Rayong Province. The initiative aims to reduce the amount of landfill waste, increase the quantity and quality of recyclable materials— particularly clear, colorless PET bottles—returned to the recycling system, and generate additional income for local residents through proper waste segregation and recyclable waste buying in the community. At the same time, the project instills waste segregation habits among local youth, promoting efficient and sustainable recyclable waste management.
Mr. Yosayut Sahawatcharin, Senior Vice President, People & Culture and Corporate Affairs, Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., stated “Suntory PepsiCo Thailand is committed to advancing sustainable packaging management because we believe post-consumer packaging is not waste, but a valuable resource, particularly clear, colorless PET bottles which can be safely and efficiently recycled into new bottles through a process known as ‘Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling.’ Over the years, we have consistently and seriously driven this concept, becoming Thailand’s first beverage company to use 100% recycled PET bottles (100% rPET). We have also extended producer responsibility into tangible post-consumer packaging management through the ‘Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling’ project. Today, we are scaling this approach to the community level by opening of the ‘Recyclable Waste Buy Station’ in Mab Yang Porn Subdistrict, Rayong Province, to promote the sustainable management of post-consumer packaging and other recyclable materials, while creating recurring income opportunities for local residents. All of this reflects our corporate value of ‘Growing for Good,’ which places equal importance on consumers, society, and the environment alongside business growth. We believe this collaboration marks another important step in creating a truly positive impact on society.”
Mr. Aphichat Ngerntuam, Mayor of Mab Yang Porn Subdistrict Administrative Organization, said
“Mab Yang Porn Subdistrict Administrative Organization has always prioritized improving the quality of life for our residents, with waste management being as one of our key responsibilities—covering collection, disposal, and encouraging community participation. In the past, we have carried out several projects, such as the Waste Bank Project, to promote waste segregation at source. Today, we are taking another step forward through our collaboration with Suntory PepsiCo Thailand to establish the ‘Recyclable Waste Buy Station’ in our subdistrict. This project not only helps reduce waste in the area but also generates income opportunities for the community by cultivating the understanding that waste has value, and that proper segregation can reduce environmental impact while easing the government’s burden in waste management. We firmly believe that sustainable change begins with the collective participation of everyone, and Mab Yang Porn Subdistrict Administrative Organization is fully committed to supporting this initiative so that our community can grow alongside a better environment.”
Ms. Wipawan Tasanapreechachai, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., added “Suntory PepsiCo Thailand first launched the ‘Bottle-to-Bottle’ project in 2023 as a CSR initiative. Over the years, it has evolved into a long-term sustainability program. This year marks another important milestone in advancing sustainable packaging management, with Mab Yang Porn Subdistrict in Rayong selected as the pilot area. The location was chosen because it is close to our beverage production plant and brings together all key stakeholders in the packaging value chain—from manufacturers, distributors, and consumers to segregators and recycling plants. In collaboration with Mab Yang Porn Subdistrict Administrative Organization, we have established the ‘Recyclable Waste Buy Station by Suntory PepsiCo Thailand,’ which will be driven through three main activities:
- Recyclable Waste Buy: Buying back various types of recyclable materials such as PET plastic bottles, glass bottles, aluminum cans, paper cartons, and used cooking oil, while strengthening the capabilities of local community representatives to effectively manage the station.
- Knowledge Sharing: Providing community members with training on waste segregation techniques to enhance the value of recyclable materials, along with organizing workshops for more than 200 local students to foster waste segregation habits at the source.
- Communication and Public Engagement: Raising awareness and encouraging continuous participation among local residents to build long-term community commitment to recycling.
We are confident that learning and co-developing with community representatives will ultimately lead to a fully community-managed Recyclable Waste Buy Station, enabling long-term, sustainable change across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. This reflects our strong commitment to the corporate value of ‘Giving Back to Society.’”
In addition to collaborating with government agencies, Suntory PepsiCo Thailand has also received strong support from two key partners, GC YOUTURN and The Geen, both of which bring specialized expertise and share a mutual goal of advancing Thai society toward sustainability.
GC YOUTURN, a comprehensive plastic waste management platform, will support the collection of recyclable materials by physically picking them up from the Recycle Waste Buy Station and delivering them into a proper and efficient recycling process.
The Geen plays a vital role in laying the groundwork and co-designing the project—from conducting in-depth community research to understand the local context, piloting waste buy activities, and enhancing the skills of local representatives, to organizing student workshops. By leveraging its expertise, experience, and genuine commitment to systematic waste management, The Geen, together with GC YOUTURN, strengthens operational effectiveness and provides essential support for the “Recyclable Waste Buy Station by Suntory PepsiCo Thailand” to steadily advance toward achieving its sustainability goals.
The “Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling by Suntory PepsiCo Thailand” project is designed to promote sustainable packaging management, embodying the corporate values of “Growing for Good” and “Giving Back to Society” into real action. Through strong collaboration with all stakeholders, the initiative not only helps reduce environmental problems but also creates opportunities for everyone to take part in protecting our planet. Every bottle that is recycled and returned to the system represents a small step that contributes to a significant change for our society and environment.
