Global warming and climate change have become critical issues, leading to natural catastrophes that endanger both human life and the environment. As the world grapples with these challenges, the importance of sustainable and eco-friendly practices becomes paramount, even in the manufacturing of baby products.
This article will explore how Kasem International is at the forefront of implementing sustainable solutions in Thailand within the baby products industry, setting a benchmark for others to follow.
Sustainable solutions are crucial in today’s world to combat environmental degradation and ensure a habitable planet for future generations. These solutions focus on using resources efficiently, minimizing waste, and promoting renewable energy sources. In Thailand, Kasem International exemplifies these practices through innovative approaches in their manufacturing processes.
Kasem International has adopted ten essential sustainable solutions in Thailand to enhance their baby product manufacturing:
1. Renewable energy:
Utilizing renewable energy Thailand to power manufacturing units reduces reliance on fossil fuels and decreases greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Green technology:
Implementing green technology Thailand ensures efficient resource use and reduces environmental impact.
3. Eco-friendly initiatives:
Promoting eco-friendly initiatives Thailand through sustainable sourcing and waste reduction practices.
4. Sustainable agriculture:
Supporting sustainable agriculture Thailand by using bio-based feedstocks in product manufacturing.
5. Waste management:
Implementing robust waste management Thailand to minimise waste and promote recycling.
6. Solar power:
Harnessing solar power Thailand for energy needs, reducing carbon footprints.
7. Environmental conservation:
Emphasizing environmental conservation Thailand to protect natural resources.
8. Climate action:
Taking proactive climate action Thailand to mitigate climate change effects.
9. Sustainable urban development:
Encouraging sustainable urban development Thailand through eco-friendly infrastructure.
10. Carbon reduction:
Focusing on carbon reduction Thailand to lower emissions from manufacturing processes.
Kasem International has introduced innovative materials to manufacture various baby products, ensuring they are safe, sustainable, and eco-friendly:
1. Bio Plastic:
Derived from renewable biomass sources, these plastics are used to make baby feeding bottles, nipples, and pacifiers, reducing dependency on fossil fuels.
2. rPlastic:
Recycled plastic (rPlastic) is utilized for manufacturing spoonwares, tablewares, and dinnerwares, promoting circular economy practices.
3. Bio Degradable Plastic:
These plastics decompose naturally, making them ideal for products like plates, bowls, and glasses, thus minimizing long-term environmental impact.
Kasem International adheres to policies promoting a circular economy, focusing on:
1. Less fossil fuel:
Reducing the use of fossil fuels by incorporating more renewable energy and sustainable materials.
2. More bio-based feedstock:
Utilizing bio-based feedstocks to produce eco-friendly products.
3. Policy of take, make, reuse:
Encouraging the take, make, and reuse model to extend product life cycles and reduce waste.
4. Less carbon footprint:
Implementing strategies to minimize carbon footprints in manufacturing processes.
Commitment to Safety and Quality
Kasem International’s commitment to sustainability does not compromise product safety. All products, including feeding bottles, nipples, pacifiers, spoonwares, tablewares, dinnerwares, plates, bowls, and glasses, adhere to the highest safety standards. Consumers can purchase these products directly from their website, ensuring convenient access to sustainable and safe baby products.
Conclusion
Kasem International stands as a beacon of sustainable solutions in Thailand, showcasing how innovative practices can transform industries while addressing pressing environmental challenges. By incorporating renewable energy, green technology, eco-friendly initiatives, and more, they lead the way in sustainable baby product manufacturing.
Their efforts not only benefit the environment but also set a high standard for safety and quality, making them a trusted choice for eco-conscious consumers. As we continue to face global warming and climate change, such initiatives are essential for building a sustainable future.
KIPBIO® is a family of tailor-made compounds based on Bio-PE. All KIPBIO types are based on the renewable raw material sugar cane® and thus make a valuable contribution to the conservation of fossil resources. The use of bioplastics also reduces the marketing of conventional plastics – a welcome saving, especially for end customers. In addition, the use of renewable raw materials can contribute to the reduction of harmful greenhouse gas emissions: During its growth, the sugar cane plant absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere and stores it. If the plant is subsequently used for the production of plastics, the absorbed CO2 remains bound in the plastic and finished product throughout the entire product life cycle.
All KIPBIO® granules are bio-based. Due to the resistance of the compound, products with a long service life can be realized. And best of all, the durability of the material makes the products not only sustainable, but also attractively priced. At the end of their useful life, products made of KIPBIO® can be fully integrated into existing polymer material flows, they are 100% recyclable.
Renewable raw materials combined with recyclates: KIBDUR rPP combines the advantages of bioplastics with those of recycled plastics
KIBDUR® rPP compounds are hybrids that combine recyclates and bio-based raw materials while being fully recyclable. These compounds offer the advantage that technical properties can be adjusted even more constantly and the process capability can be optimized.
Depending on the application, a high-quality polypropylene post-consumer (PCR) or post-industrial recyclate (PIR) is combined with a bio-based plastic to produce the compounds.
KIBDUR® rPlastic thus makes a significant contribution to a functioning circular economy. The use of plastics based on renewable raw materials conserves fossil resources and sustainably reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions. By recycling plastics, these valuable materials are kept in the cycle and plastic products are thus made more sustainable.
At the end of their service life, products made of KIBDUR® rPlastic can be recycled in existing disposal systems. The processing conditions and mechanical properties correspond to those of KIBDUR® Plastic or fossil PP virgin material. KIBDUR® rPlastic grades are characterized by high impact strength combined with toughness and are a direct drop-in solution.
Advantages of KIBDUR® rPlastic at a glance:
Bio-based content of up to 33%
KIBDUR® Plastic with high-quality post-consumer PP recyclate (PCR)
Sustainable use of valuable resources
Mechanical properties comparable to KIBDUR® PP or standard PP
KIPLAN® is a family of technically mature and innovative biopolymers that combines renewability, biodegradability and compostability. The natural raw material basis of these PLA blends (polylactic acid blends) is, for example, corn, sugar cane or castor oil.
All KIPLAN products are fully biodegradable (according to EN 13432) and are based entirely or partly on renewable raw materials. In addition, the majority of KIPLAN® granules meet the requirements of national and international compostability standards (EN 13432, ASMT D 6866) and are therefore considered certified compostable bioplastics.
Products made of KIPLAN® are just as powerful and resilient as products made of conventional plastics. Compared to starch-based bioplastics, KIPLAN® is more resistant to mechanical stress and moisture.