“ Global warming ” is one cause of waste disposal in the wrong way, such as burning in the open, causing the release of carbon dioxide and PM 2.5 dust, or even burying it back, causing methane gas, etc. Wacoal, the number 1 underwear brand of Everyone, every age, cares and is serious about environmental problems. Therefore, we continue the Wacoal Bra Day project for the 13th year because we believe that environmental problems can be alleviated through small but great things by donating old underwear for both men and women of all brands with Wacoal. To be disposed of by proper incineration because most "bras or underwear" materials are made from polymers, resulting in one bra taking more than 400 years to decompose . The goal is to receive donations of 210,000 bras in 2024, the 13th year of Project founding

Mrs. Indira Naksakul, Marketing Director of Thai Wacoal Public Company Limited, said, “Wacoal continues to be the leader in the underwear business with a vision of social responsibility in all aspects. Especially the environment that gives importance and care in every process from upstream to downstream Both Wacoal products go through a non-toxic, environmentally friendly production process. Right up to the process of dealing with deteriorated products or unused items for proper disposal with the Waco Bra Day project. We ask for old bras. We accept old underwear for women and men of all brands. You can donate them at Waco stores. All over the country or by mail Underwear received from both stores and the mail. They will be collected in containers at Wacoal Head Office and transported to Saraburi Province in collaboration with TPI Polene Power Public Company Limited or TPIPP to dispose of old underwear by burning it properly. Zero Waste method (change waste to zero) converted into fuel energy Substitute the use of coal in generating electricity. Reduce the use of natural resources or energy from various fossils Reduce the impact of climate change ( Climate Change) or reduce global warming ( Global Warming) , as well as reduce community waste and reduce PM 2. 5 dust .

In the past 2023, Wacoal has joined with many partners in missions to save the world, such as Thailand Post, donating old underwear for women and men of all brands, free delivery at no charge. At every Thai Post branch nationwide from 1 June - 31 August 2023, set up a donation box at the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority. Head office and 3 waterworks branches, Bangkok District Office, media organizations and leading universities, etc. With these cooperations, the impact on the project is better than expected because in 2013 the target was to receive donations of 120,000 animals, but received 201,200 donations . Ever

In 2024 , the goal is to receive donations at 210,000 by adding donation box points to the organization. Agencies include various universities. Including organizing a special activity "Wacoal Braday On Tour" , going to the area to receive donations of old or unused underwear to the target group. Both groups of students at leading universities Including office building that targets working people. Donating underwear also allows you to play fun games and receive prizes in addition to creating entertainment. It also creates knowledge and understanding about the project. Supplemented by conducting a survey via Online in order to use the survey results to improve and develop the project even further. The objective of the activity is Increase the convenience of donations and for communication that reaches more target groups. By piloting the first phase of activities from February to May 2024, the first location is Wacoal Head Office. Because they want Wacoal employees, who have almost 3,000 people, to be involved with the organization. To instill awareness of social and environmental responsibility Including being able to communicate the project to outsiders with pride and understanding,” Mrs. Indira concluded.

Since the project's inception in 2012-2023, Wacoal has helped eliminate 921,864 worn-out bras , totaling 92,186 kilograms, or reducing community waste by more than 92 tons, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon dioxide from landfills and from using coal energy as a substitute for more than 461 tons of carbon dioxide. This is equivalent to planting more than 49,934 trees .

From statistics for 2024 , according to populationpyramid.net It was found that the number of Thai women between the ages of 10 - 69 years is more than 29,273,824 people. If it is estimated that the number of Thai women who buy new underwear is 5-12 pairs per year, it is expected that there will be discarding of old, deteriorated underwear. Two pairs per person per year is equivalent to creating more than 5,855 tons of plastic waste from old underwear per year.

Join in donating old underwear for both women and men of all brands. All year long at all Wacoal shops and Wacoal counters nationwide. Or by mail to the Wacoal Bra Day project. We ask for old bras from Thai Wacoal Public Company Limited, 132 Soi Charoenrat 7 , Bang Khlo Subdistrict, Bang Kho Laem District, Bangkok 10120