Umnuay
Thailand
Meet Umnuay, a resilient 62-year-old farmer from Thailand. Every day, he toils on his farms, yet his hard-earned income barely covers his basic needs.
Despite facing financial challenges, Umnuay embarks on a noble mission after his farm work is done. He drives through villages and along seashores to collect discarded plastic bottles, amassing over 100 kilograms in just 2-3 hours.
In July 2023, Umnuay joined Plastic Bank & Ecoblue. Since that transformative moment, he has received Plastic Bank bonus tokens, which he uses to purchase medicine and daily necessities. His vision extends beyond immediate needs; he aspires to build a financial safety net for unforeseen challenges that may lie ahead.
Umnuay takes pride in being a part of a larger community committed to stopping ocean plastic. His work represents not only a personal journey but also a vital contribution to safeguarding our planet and oceans for the next generation.