February 16, 20224 yr Popular Post A Buddhist monk buys amulets at a specialized market in Bangkok. (Photo: AFP) Makers of recycled plastic charms hope to raise awareness of urgent need to reduce plastic waste UCA News reporter, Bangkok Two Thai companies are seeking to reduce their country’s massive plastic waste problem by turning discarded items into Buddhist amulets in a nation where charms are extremely popular. The companies, which have just unveiled their design, are reusing nine types of recyclable materials such as plastic bottles and nylon fishing nets in order to create colorful amulets imprinted with images of the Buddha. The plastic amulets on offer have received their alleged magical potency from blessings uttered on them by Buddhist monks, according to their makers. “The idea of the plastic amulet is a result of finding a connection between the environment and Thai culture,” said Krit Phutpim, a director of Dots Design Studio, one of the companies involved. Full story: https://www.ucanews.com/news/plastic-amulets-seek-to-reduce-thailands-pollution-woes/96122 -- © Copyright UCA news 2022-02-17 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates
February 16, 20224 yr Popular Post 1 hour ago, webfact said: Two Thai companies are seeking to reduce their country’s massive plastic waste problem by turning discarded items into Buddhist amulets What short-sighted, illogical, and unscientific thinking! How can cheap, recycled plastic amulets possibly be imbued with the supernatural charge, magical power, spiritual energy, and miraculous efficacy we need and rely on? This idea will surely come to naught.
February 16, 20224 yr How about they recycle the millions and millions of surgical facemasks used everyday in Thailand. They can make a ton of amulets from those, and they will bring good energy and karma since masks in their precious life saved lives.
February 16, 20224 yr Plastic. The word sums up something created by man. But whatever turns you on.????
February 16, 20224 yr Popular Post 2 hours ago, webfact said: Two Thai companies are seeking to reduce their country’s massive plastic waste problem No they don't. I'll tell you what they are actually "seeking". Hefty profits from the gullible. You could just hang an empty plastic bottle around your neck to attain the same "magical powers" these two charlatan companies claim their "trash amulets" to possess.
February 17, 20224 yr 3 hours ago, webfact said: Two Thai companies are seeking to reduce their country’s massive plastic waste problem by turning discarded items into Buddhist amulets in a nation where charms are extremely popular. The latest fad....but will they save you from a road accident?
February 17, 20224 yr 3 hours ago, webfact said: The plastic amulets on offer have received their alleged magical potency from blessings uttered on them by Buddhist monks, according to their makers. I assume it was a bulk uttering to keep the price down. Special editions will have received their blessing one by one, I imagine.
February 17, 20224 yr I would have thought creating that plastic superstitious garbage it is literally creating more plastic waste.
February 17, 20224 yr 5 hours ago, Hayduke said: How can cheap, recycled plastic amulets possibly be imbued with the supernatural charge, magical power, spiritual energy, and miraculous efficacy we need and rely on? They sure seem to think the rocks they are made of are. How is that any different?
February 17, 20224 yr It would be more environmentally friendly to use paper. Can recycle, compost or burn, no waste.
February 17, 20224 yr If they don't sell and end up dumped in the sea will any sea life that dies from it get a better reincarnation as a result? Enquiring minds want to know ????
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