TO THINK GLOBALLY
AND ACT LOCALLY
The pandemic has heightened our need to reconnect with the environment and establish roots. To accomplish this, taking action towards recycling in Bangkok is crucial.
In the Nangloeng neighborhood, recycling efforts at the household and community levels are hindered by almost 90% of the waste produced being mixed. Therefore, resource-based approach to waste management is vital for effective Bangkok recycling, along with an increase in recycling efforts.
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Notable projects
Recycling Bangkok ‘s waste is one of many projects. See our most notable projects here!
Community X Covid-19
Community X Covid-19
Many Nang Loeng residents have experienced food insecurity and financial difficulty before COVID-19. Nearly all households have seen severe and widespread increases in food insecurity. This came as a result of COVID-19’s effects, and finally it is expected that this problem will continue.
Studio UpCrcle has collaborated with E Loeng group and numerous nonprofits to support food and grocery needs for local residents. And to support eco-friendly activities as a short-term COVID-19 solution.
Nang Loeng Plastic Bank
Nang Loeng Plastic Bank
Nang Loeng Plastic Bank was initiated by Julien Huang and Nok-Sunadda Huang, founders of a creative hub called Weave Artisan Society, based in Chiang Mai. Tempted by the opportunity to explore and solve social issues in a different context.
Social Innovation Hackathon
The creators joined the Social Innovation Hackathon hosted by the British Council (Urban Studies Lab, and FREC Bangkok) in 2020. Inviting people to work with the Nang Loeng community. This award-winning idea is now being implemented.
WE:AVE
WE:AVE
The importance of this piece is not in the work itself, but rather in its role in accumulating the elements needed to create a piece.
Each object brings back memories of the team’s conversations with community members that became more personal over time, including the community’s involvement in weaving and knitting classes before it developed a trust to share private items to contribute to the work alongside items gathered in the neighborhood on neighborhood walks with kids, scraps from neighborhood shops, and household waste.
Community Exchange Ecosystem
Community Exchange Ecosystem
The Community Exchange Ecosystem (CEE) initiative attempts to create a community exchange ecosystem.
The ecosystem
This ecosystem is set with limitations brought on by the unpredictable situation of the land and the lack of public spaces that can provide a steady supply of foods. And create job opportunities for individuals in an urban community.
Upcycling Weaving for Community
Upcycling Weaving for Community
Concentration is necessary for weaving, which at that precise moment causes us to reflect on who we are and how our lives have turned out. And that is what consequently motivated me to collaborate with local artisans to produce works of art using recycled materials.
The interaction between the artist and the community is depicted in this work of art. Which was inspired by mood trackers and upcycled weaving for a community project.
The techniques used in this work of art include weaving, fusing, latch hook, hand-tufting, knitting, embroidery, and crochet.
Reviews
What do others think of our intiative to centralize recycling Bangkok ‘s plastic products?
Derk2023-03-27A great group of people striving for a cleaner Bangkok!
Lynn Reimes2023-02-20The team is lovely and really passionate about recycling. The products they create look amazing.
Toni S2023-02-14The team of Studio UpCircel are friendly, welcoming and spread kindness. They make an impact on the community they are located in. I was impressed by all the different items they have created out of trash and they offer a wide range of beautiful and sustainable products. They also offer workshops but I personally have not participated in them. Overall I am inspired by their passion, innovation and creativity. (Also for internationals - they speak English really well)
Nina H2023-02-14Great initiative! You can leave your trash there and get soap for it in exchange and they use the trash to produce recycling art which looks really nice!