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On November 23, 2024, International Laboratories Co., Ltd. conducted the “Beauty Sea By Our Hand, Give new life to sea turtle, and Create a Colorful Sea” project at Koh Man Nai, Kram Subdistrict, Klaeng District, Rayong Province.

Sea turtles are ancient creatures that have existed for millions of years and inhabit oceans worldwide. In Thailand, there are five species of sea turtles: the hawksbill turtle, the green turtle, the loggerhead turtle, the leatherback turtle, and the olive ridley turtle. Sea turtles play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by promoting biodiversity as their backs host various fungi and algae. Additionally, their long-distance migrations help transport these organisms to new ecosystems, enhancing marine diversity.

Sea turtle’s feeding behaviors also help maintain ecological balance. For instance, leatherback turtles primarily consume jellyfish, which helps fish populations recover, as jellyfish prey on fish eggs. Without predators like leatherback turtles, jellyfish populations could grow unchecked, impacting fish populations. Similarly, hawksbill turtles feed on sea sponges, preventing them from overgrowing and displacing coral reefs, thus preserving marine habitats.

Despite their ecological importance, sea turtles are threatened by human activities. Their populations have drastically declined due to coastal development, poaching of eggs, and marine pollution. Many sea turtles die or become disabled due to ingesting plastic waste, which prevents them from returning to the wild

Recognizing the importance of sea turtles, International Laboratories Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the Eastern Gulf Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center, organized the release of 60 sea turtles back into their natural habitat to restore ecological balance.

The company also donated 12 fiber tanks and a roof to the Rare Marine Animal Rescue Center, Pak Nam Prasae, to support sea turtle conservation, ensuring that sea turtles and the Thai seas remain vibrant for future generations.

“ILC Protects Sea Turtles For The Future of Thai Sea Turtles”

On November 5, 2024, International Laboratories Co., Ltd. continued their annual project “Planting 20,000 Trees: Preserving Community Forests to Foster a Low-Carbon Society” in Kanchanaburi Province. This event, which marked the third activity of the year 2024, involved the planting of 4,000 trees in the Ban Rai Sarajok Community Forest and the Ban Nong Pong Community Forest.

The project “Planting 20,000 Trees: Preserving Community Forests to Foster a Low-Carbon Society” was initiated in response to the current severe global warming crisis. One of the significant factors contributing to the intensification of global warming is the degradation of forests. Recognizing this pressing issue, the company launched the tree-planting project, โFor the objective of restoring forest to their original state, thereby reducing the effects of global warming.

ILC’s tree-planting project is a continual annual campaign. This year, the goal is to plant a total of 20,000 trees, with the final event scheduled for November 15, 2024. the project will achieve its target.

On September 28 and October 5, 2024, International Laboratories Co., Ltd. carried out the project “Planting 20,000 Trees, Conservation of Community Forests to Foster a Low-Carbon Society,” in collaboration with the community at Ban Nong Pong Community Forest, Ban Rai Sa Jock Community Forest, Tha Maka District and Ban Lang Khao Community Forest, Ban Hin Dad Thong Community Forest, Ban Nong Gae Nai Community Forest, Bo Phloi District, Kanchanaburi Province.

The project “Planting 20,000 Trees, Conservation of Community Forests to Foster a Low-Carbon Society” was initiated to restore the degradation of natural forests. The deterioration of forests is a significant factor exacerbating global warming. Currently, the issue of global warming has impacted the way of life of humans, not only in Thailand but across the entire world.

Global warming is exacerbated by the increase of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, which results from the burning of fossil fuels. One tree can absorb 9-15 kilograms of carbon dioxide per year and One acre of forest can absorb 2.5 tons of carbon dioxide per year. However, with the current deforestation caused by agricultural expansion and other human activities, the forested areas were decreasing, Meanwhile, the amount of greenhouse gases from human behavior is increasing, further exacerbating global warming.

International Laboratories Co., Ltd. recognizes the importance of global warming. Therefore, the company has been implementing the project “Planting 20,000 Trees, Conservation of Community Forests to Foster a Low-Carbon Society.” This project has been ongoing for over 10 years, with the aim of restoring forest resources to their original state, reducing the severity of global warming for humans and nature to coexist sustainably.

On August 17 and 31, 2024, International Laboratories Co., Ltd. (ILC) participated in a beach cleanup activity at Cha-am Beach, Cha-am Subdistrict, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi Province.

Marine debris is not only caused by disposing waste directly into the sea but also by littering on the beach. When the tide rises, it sweeps the beach litter back into the sea, contributing to the marine debris problem. Currently, marine debris is a significant issue in Thai waters, adversely affecting both tourism and marine life. Many marine animals, such as sea turtles, mistake plastic bottles and bags for jellyfish, their natural prey, leading to ingestion of plastic waste, which can result in fatal consequences.

Furthermore, certain types of marine debris, including microplastics and large plastic waste, block sunlight needed by phytoplankton and seaweed for photosynthesis. This reduction in phytoplankton and seaweed negatively impacts the marine food chain, leading to a decline in marine animal populations. All of these issues are directly related to marine debris.

Recognizing the importance of marine life and Thai seas, International Laboratories Co., Ltd. organized the beach cleanup activity to help address the marine debris problem. The company’s goal is to preserve the seas and marine life for the benefit of future generations.

          The International Laboratory Corp. Ltd. (ILC) is holding an exhibition of the outcome of the Green Environment Project in corporation with the Government to promote environment, and the preservation of natural resources in the area of forestry. This project includes the conservation of sea turtles with the aim to preserve the complete natural chain.

        This is one of the projects that the Sahapat Group has started in compliance with the Government’s policy to raise the awareness of the population in order that Thailand could prosper to the standard of Social Responsibility.

          The ILC’s Social Enterprise of greenery to conserve the environment activities to preserve and conserve the forests has been continuously ongoing for the past 11 years.  It involves the cooperation between the Forestry Department, temples, and the populations to increase the greenery in the forests, as well as mangrove forests,  including income deriving from tree seedlings for the population in the nearby areas, such as the Par Poolong, Chayapoom Province, Wat Par-sub-tavee Thammaram, Nakorn Rajsima Province, Klong Kone, Samutkakorn Province, Baan Kunsamutrjeen, Samutprakarn Province.  A total of 92,000 seedlings were planted reducing CO₂ emission by 68 million Kg.co₂

          ILC is a leader in the complete production of cosmetics with a policy of doing business with social responsibility, including supporting Princess Patcharakitiyapa’s initiated project in helping the under-privileged to look at themselves and the society more positively.

         The activity “Colourful new lives of women with positive thinking” in cooperation started giving make-up technique, and personality improvement lessons to women inmates countrywide. Under this project, women inmates are taught to change their lives to become modern with positive thinking while knowing how to make themselves beautiful both internally and externally, which is the quality of true beauty.

ILC project “Returning Sea Turtles to the sea”, an activity to conserve sea turtles which has been an Initiative of Queen Sirikit of King Rama the 9th. In cooperation with the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, and the Royal Thai Navy in Sattahip, in adopting sea turtles offsprings and caring for them for one year, prior to releasing them into the sea which is their natural environment. This activity has been going on for 6 years since 2012 with the total of 266 turtles released.