Trang Circular Coastline - Thailand
In the harder-to-reach coastal areas of Trang province, Second Life goes the extra mile to collect ocean-bound plastic where few others can.
year
of ocean-bound plastic waste collected and recycled in 2024
local collectors in 2024
What we do
Annually, our collaborative efforts in Trang yield over 151 metric tons of ocean and ocean-bound plastics, efficiently sorted and recycled by Wongpanit Krabi. The active participation of more than 297 local collectors registered under Second Life’s program in Trang reflects a strong, shared commitment to cleaning coastal areas, protecting marine ecosystems, and driving the recycling of ocean-bound plastic.
Where you can find us
We operate across the coastal communities and surrounding islands of Trang province, including Koh Libong and Koh Mook.
Why recycle plastic ?
Recycling plastic helps reduce ocean pollution, conserve natural resources, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. By recycling, we prevent plastics from ending up in landfills or waterways, support a circular economy, and protect marine wildlife from plastic ingestion and entanglement.
How does plastic end up in the ocean?
Plastic reaches the ocean through stormwater runoff, rivers, illegal dumping, and poorly managed landfills. Lightweight plastic items like bags, straws, and packaging materials can travel long distances from urban areas to waterways, eventually polluting marine environments.
How many tons of plastic are in the ocean?
It’s estimated that there are more than 170 trillion plastic particles, weighing over 2 million tons, floating in the world’s oceans. This number continues to grow due to poor waste management, increased plastic production, and lack of global recycling infrastructure.
How much plastic ends up in the oceans ?
Each year, over 11 million metric tons of plastic waste enter the oceans, according to environmental studies. This figure is projected to triple by 2040 if significant changes aren’t made. Ocean plastic pollution harms marine life, disrupts ecosystems, and contributes to the global climate crisis.
Giving a second life to plastic waste
