Fact Sheet

Around Lao PDR, a number of enterprises and other organisations have captured the opportunity for innovation and collaboration in their processes and value chains that avoid waste and improve the efficiency and longevity of materials use. HOMM Souvannaphoum Luang Prabang and Tiger Trail are championing plastic-free tourism, through changes in hotel operations and production of refillable bamboo Jungle Jars as alternative for single use plastic water bottles. Discover Laos is pioneering electric vehicles (EVs) in its operations and installed roof top solar panels and battery energy storage. Chocolate Dream set up regenerative cocoa farming and artisanal production of single origin chocolate bars. These and other initiatives are exemplary for the Circular Economy – and a call-to-action for businesses and other organisations in Lao PDR and beyond.