FTI organizes 24-Hour Eco Lift at BITEC Bangna trade and exhibition center

FTI organizes 24-Hour Eco Lift at BITEC Bangna trade and exhibition center

BANGKOK, 8 June 2016 (NNT) – The Eco-Products International Fair (EPIF) 2016 is set to take place during June 8-11, 2016, with aims to spread the awareness of environmental conservation among all sectors.

Industry Minister Atchaka Siboonreung led representatives of the Federation of Thai Industries and Asian Productivity Organization in a meeting with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to promote the exhibition entitled "24 -Hour Eco Lift" at BITEC Bangna trade and exhibition center.

The premier observed the demonstration on waste selection and said that some kind of waste can be recycled to increase its economic value.

FTI President Jen Namchaisiri disclosed that the agency has a strategy to push forward Thai industries to become clean, creative and environmentally friendly. The Industrial Environment Institute was established by the FTI for such purposes and has been operational for over 20 years.

He said that the second Eco-Products International Fair (EPIF) will be held during June 8-11, 2016, with many companies participating since the Thai industries have strived to be environmentally friendly through the implementation of manufacturing innovations while encouraging the general public to use environmentally friendly products.

The FTI president added that the overall Thai economy is recovering gradually with sales volumes in domestic and foreign markets rising considerably, compared to those of neighboring countries.


-- NNT 2016-06-08