Buddhist Monks Transform Plastic Bottles, Waste Into Monastic Robes, Masks in Thailand
A group of Thai monks has caught international attention for their innovative approach to reducing plastic waste: turning used bottles and bags into brand-new monastic robes and masks.
The Buddhisttemple of Wat Chak Daeng has been on a mission to reduce plastic waste in Thailand for years.
The country suffers from the sixth-largest amount of waste in the world, and as people dedicated to serving others spiritually, the monks also felt a personal responsibility to improve their environment. At first, they tried burning plastic but soon realized the fumes were having a negative impact on the environment.