Attended the launch event were The launch event were attended by Chief Operating Officer of Siam Piwat Narathip Rattapradit, First Vice President - Credit Products Business Division of KASIKORNBANK Chatchawan Sangpreedeekorn, Senior Vice President, Corporate Governance and Legal of GC, Krit Treenutchakorn, Senior Sales Manager of Commercial & Industrial Products of Epson (Thailand) Palawat Nakayodhin together with celebrity guests Pruk 'Zee' Panich and Chawarin 'Nunew' Perdpiriyawong.
According to Ms. Naratipe Ruttapradid, Chief Operating Officer Siam Piwat said Siam Piwat has continuously prioritizes sustainable business practice, particularly environmental aspects alongside the aims to bring joys through various activities. Partnering with GC for the seventh consecutive year, Siam Discovery continues to promote the concept of circular design, focusing on optimizing resource efficiency and supporting sustainable practices. This year's Christmas tree is a testament to these values, realized through the support of Epson Thailand and KASIKORNBANK.
Sustainable Living X'mas Tree 2024 is crafted from over 270-meter-long Upcycled fabric by GC made from recycled PET bottles. The fabric is designed and printed using Epson's environmentally-friendly processes that are free from harsh chemical. The print is achieved by UltraChrome DS reflective inks, resulting in vibrant and sustainable use of material. The eco-friendly Christmas tree is inspired by snowflakes and adorned with radiant lights, embodies sustainable beauty for the festive season.
Mr. Chatchawan Sangpreedeekorn, First Vice President - Credit Products Business Division of KASIKORNBANK said KASIKORNBANK and Siam Piwat has formed a long-standing partnership. We both are committed to environmental sustainability. KASOKORNBANK has transitioned to recycled-material credit cards for new users, replaced cards and renewed cards which can reduce the production of plastic and can help decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 42 grams of CO2 per card or a 62 percent reduction compared to the previous version. During this festive season, KASIKORNBANK offers exclusive benefits, including dining discounts of up to 50 percent and complimentary signature menu coupons, as well as shopping rewards like Siam Gift Cards and ONESIAM Coins.
Mr. Krit Treenutchakorn, Senior Vice President - Corporate Governance and Legal of GC stated that the Sustainable Living X'Mas Tree 2024 is crafted from 270-meter-long upcycling fabric made from used PET bottles. To promote the circular economy in our seventh year of successive collaboration with Siam Piwat, we have encouraged waste management and create values for upcycling products. This year's tree represents the sustainability of reusing and how proper waste management can transform discarded PET bottles into innovative and inspiring design. GC hopes to inspire people to adopt environmentally responsible lifestyles, starting with simple daily actions like waste management.
Mr. Palawat Nakayodhin Senior Sales Manager of Commercial & Industrial Products of Epson (Thailand) stated that this collaboration marks a significant step forward in environmentally friendly printing that meets high environmental standards and is free from harmful chemicals. It incorporates innovations that support sustainable production technologies. Epson's digital textile printers have been developed to replace analog printing, helping to reduce pollution while elevating the printing industry with superior print quality. With UltraChrome DS ink, which includes fluorescent colors such as pink and yellow, the prints are sharp and striking in every detail. The ink is also certified by the OEKO-TEX(R) standard, ensuring its safety, being free from harmful chemicals to humans, non-irritating to children's skin, and environmentally safe. This aligns with the demand for sustainability in the textile printing industry.
GC also offers fun and interactive experiences such as Plastic Funtastic by GC, where participants can upcycle bottle caps into creative art toys. The event also features eco-fashion by UPTOYOU, offering clothing and bags made from recycled PET bottles, available from November 27-30, 2024.
Discover the joyful and sustainable festive experience from today to January 5, 2025 at Siam Discovery - The Exploratorium.
Source: Siam Piwat Group