VVdesine
Eat Meet Waste
The key issue that prompted this program is the insufficient and ineffective solid waste management in the community, along with substandard trash separation, resulting in a huge amount of waste. According to figures released by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Pathumwan District generated 22,585.29 tons of rubbish in the fourth quarter of 2023, averaging 245.49 tons each day, with plastic trash accounting for the largest proportion.
During Bangkok Design Week 2025, we introduced an installation art program using recycled materials such as spoons, forks, and straws to emphasize the concept of positive thinking and promote sustainability through designs that reflect beauty and environmental awareness. We chose Bantat Thong as the venue for the event. In addition to being the location of our office, Bantat Thong is a bustling area with an increasing number of restaurants, making it an ideal location to reach a large audience.
Presenting art created from recycled rubbish in a high-tourism area like Soi Bantat Thong will attract the interest of both Thai and international visitors while also creating widespread knowledge about waste management and recycling. Effective waste management necessitates the involvement of all sectors, and creating art out of recycled materials is another innovative way to address this issue and generate positive community change. Displaying installation art made of recycled materials not only minimizes waste in the neighborhood but also motivates residents to actively participate in garbage separation and inspires people to see the value in what was once discarded. We aim to have a positive impact on the community and raise awareness about the use of recycled materials.
Designer
- Vongvasu Chaloisap