Thai startup Green2Get advances to the finals of the Greenhouse Accelerator Program, Asia-Pacific region, under the vision of promoting sustainable growth

PepsiCo Thailand unveiled Team "Green2Get" as Thailand's representative, selected as one of 10 finalists in the Greenhouse Accelerator Program Asia-Pacific competition — a cutting-edge sustainability and innovation initiative under PepsiCo's vision to drive positive change for the world and promote sustainable growth.

This Greenhouse Accelerator Program Asia-Pacific competition brought together startups from countries across the region, including China, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. Green2Get from Thailand was selected by PepsiCo's committee as one of the 10 finalists in the competition.

The Greenhouse Accelerator Program Asia-Pacific aims to collaborate with and support entrepreneurs in developing new innovations that promote a circular economy for packaging and reduce the impact of climate change.

Team Green2Get proposed solutions for sustainable packaging and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Other participating teams, such as REMAKEHUB and Muuse, also presented innovations including insulation sheets made from recycled bottle caps and reusable packaging.

Mr. Sudipto Mozumdar, Managing Director of Indochina Foods Business at PepsiCo-Cola (Thai) Trading Co., Ltd. (PepsiCo Thailand), stated: "We are proud that Team Green2Get from Thailand has advanced to the finals of the Greenhouse Accelerator Program Asia-Pacific. Green2Get is a pioneering Thai startup dedicated to promoting the circular economy, which aligns with PepsiCo's sustainability vision under the PepsiCo Positive (pep+) strategy launched in 2021 — transforming every step of our business by driving positive change for the world and making sustainability and human development central to business growth and social value."

Additionally, PepsiCo Thailand is committed to addressing the multi-layer plastic (MLP) waste problem through the Journey to Zero Waste initiative, in line with circular economy principles. We look forward to working with Team Green2Get to build a better future for our planet.

Mr. Prem Pruktayanon, CEO of Green2Get, stated: "Team Green2Get's advancement to the finals is a tremendous achievement. We have a digital platform that promotes circular economy principles and encourages all stakeholders to pay greater attention to recycling for a sustainable future. This selection is not only a validation of our efforts, but also inspires us to drive even greater positive change in society."

Date: September 7, 2023 | Source: Radio Thailand Broadcasting Station

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