SMS Joined MOU Signing to Push Forward Bioplastics to Achieve BCG model

September 15, 2022, Dr. Werawat Lertwanawatana (CEO of SMS Group) and Dr. Siwarutt Boonyaratanakalin (Assistant Innovation Director) as a representative of TBIA, manifested bioplastic product innovations made from TPS, PLA, and PBAT to Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit - the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce and agreed on MOU to promote and push forward Bioplastics from tapioca and innovation to achieve the BCG model and sustainability.

“We cannot be ignorant to the environmental problem.” – Dr. Werawat stated. The company, as a modified starch manufacturer, aimed to be the potential model to push forward bio material to achieve a sustainable environment. Tapioca is a biomaterial, economical, and valuable crop. Merging innovation and technology to add value and making it a sustainable product TAPIOPLAST® with natural 4 months degradation time without leaving microplastic, can result in a big positive change to the plastic problem.