7-11 Thailand To Implement Plastic Bag Ban At 137 Outlets

Would you save the turtles?

That’s the entirety of today’s global environmental hoo-ha summarised in a question… I’m kidding!

Now, hear me out. Of course, I’m kidding! The topic of saving the environment is way too complex to even be translated into words, let alone a question.

So in normie terms, would you save turtles? 

Today, I carry good news for #TeamTurtle. A number of 7-Eleven outlets in Thailand have phased out the use of plastic bags!

According to The Nation, the movement will officially kick start on 25 November.

137 Participating Outlets Nationwide 

The Thai news outlet announced that the zero-plastic movement will involve 137 out of the 10,300 7-Eleven outlets nationwide.

on 22 November, Suwit Kingkaew, the Vice President of Sustainable Development at CP All, announced that the pilot programme was a step towards the company’s goal of eradicating 7-Eleven Thailand’s plastic use by 2020.

CP All is the operator of 7-Eleven in Thailand.

However, certain foods will be exempt from the movement. This includes hot foods, wet foods, meat and fruits.

The 137 participating branches have also put up posters informing customers of the movement. They’ve even started selling eco-bags which are supposedly “high quality at a reasonable price”.

CP All has also donated the money they saved from their zero-plastic movement to hospitals! The money will be used to buy medical equipments.

No Plastics in 2020

A nationwide ban of single-use plastic is expected in 2020.

Baby turtle approves!

According to The Bangkok Post, retailers, plastic manufacturers, and departments stores have agreed to the nationwide effort. The policy will take effect on January of 2020.

Thailand is one of the world’s biggest generators of sea waste. At least 45 billion single-use plastics are used by Thais nationwide.

According to Thailand’s Environment Minister, Surasak Karnjanarat, the following agreement would lessen the use of single-use plastics by a great 30%.

A Greener Future For Thailand

The minister added that Thailand will be looking on to ban styrofoam food packages and other single-use plastic products by 2022. Thailand has also set its eyes on recycling all of Thailand’s plastic waste by 2030.

What a great way to start the new year!