Local authorities in Khon Kaen have launched a pilot initiative to convert plastic waste into fuel, aiming to help communities reduce fuel expenses amid soaring petrol prices. The aim is to help reduce fuel cost and also help reduce waste in the communities, he said. "If all 15 villages participate, communities can turn plastic waste for fuel, generating additional income while reducing local waste. "The plastic waste we throw away every day in large quantities can be converted into fuel. Producing fuel from waste for our own use is especially useful during this period of high and scarce fuel prices," he said.

Source: Bangkok Post March 29, 2026 23:06 UTC