Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment by the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion participated in the “Green OTOP” booth at the OTOP CITY 2022 event “Providing happiness from wisdom Passing on value from Thai people” between 17 – 25 December 2022 at Challenger 2, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, by exhibiting and selling environmentally friendly products “Green Product products from community enterprise entrepreneurs in the environment network It is an additional marketing channel “Green Market” for entrepreneurs to have space to support products. as well as creating knowledge and understanding Encourage people to change their behavior by supporting products and services that are environmentally friendly.
Mr. Somsak Sanappakosolkul, Director-General of the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion said trend of consumerism It affects the use of resources and energy through the consumption of goods. Services and activities at a high level The results of these activities causing high levels of carbon dioxide emissions coupled with consumer behavior that is not environmentally friendly Is one of the causes that cause global warming. Therefore, promoting environmentally friendly consumption. It is one way to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions. This is in line with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065.
Paying attention to purchasing Choosing environmentally friendly products is another option that can reduce the impact of climate change. In the past, the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion has promoted environmentally friendly production (Green Production) for community product manufacturers or OTOP to support environmentally friendly products and promote the potential of communities according to the BCG Model concept, consisting of Bioeconomy is a Green OTOP product that applies clean technology to reduce waste from the production process to a minimum. Circular Economy is the most cost-effective use of resources. By using the 3R principle, reducing, reusing, reusing, and Green economy is a green economy. Minimize the impact on the environment. Which Green OTOP products that pass the selection criteria will receive the G logo to build consumer confidence that such products are environmentally friendly products. Pay attention to environmental protection in every step. Help reduce greenhouse gas emissions The goal is to lead to sustainable development. by using the power of producers, consumers and people from all sectors Has participated in driving products that are environmentally friendly.
Department of Environmental Quality Promotion therefore would like to invite the public to come and see, taste, shop, buy gifts and souvenirs for the end of the year with “Green OTOP”, environmentally friendly products from community enterprises in the environmental network. that have been exhibited and sold at the event Help generate income for manufacturers, entrepreneurs to advance the Thai economy. Let’s share happiness in the new year. with environmentally friendly products Blesses both the giver and the receiver. Between 17 – 25 December 2022 at Challenger 2, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani. You can follow the news and watch the live broadcast of the atmosphere and activities within the event on the Facebook page of the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion.
