Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, in partnership with Yunus Foundation (Thailand) and The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization for Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for Sustainability Regional Centre for Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for Sustainability (SEAMEO SEPS) , announced that its ‘Waste Hero’ recycling education program achieved substantial success in 2023, including reaching 420,332 educators and youths globally and generating significant social returns on investment in Indonesia and the Philippines.

Suchitra Lohia, Deputy Group CEO and Chairperson of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee at Indorama Ventures, said, "The achievements of the Waste Hero program showcases Indorama Ventures’ unwavering commitment to promoting the circular economy and generating social value, aligned with our CSR strategy. We are proud of our collaboration with SEAMEO SEPS and the program’s impressive impact in empowering communities across Indonesia and the Philippines to manage waste and build a circular economy”

Duriya Amatavivat, Centre Director, Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization for Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for Sustainability (SEAMEO SEPS), addressed that "I am proud that SEAMEO SEPS has had a leading role in disseminating the Waste Hero teaching resources to all school networks in Southeast Asian countries. This initiative aligns with the SEAMEO SEPS mandate, nurturing a SEP mindset, cultivating values and guiding the decision-making process to address local, regional and global challenges. This collaboration with Indorama Ventures and Yunus Thailand Foundation created an opportunity to promote Recycling, Zero Waste, and Circular Economy practices among youth across the region, fostering responsible global citizenship and contributing towards building a sustainable future."