When Pueng That returned to Cambodia in 2017, he expected to reconnect with his heritage. Instead, he was met with a sight that changed him: his homeland was choking on plastic pollution, especially in rural areas. The realization stirred something deep inside him. “It awakened the environmental engineer in me,” Pueng recalls. Returning to Switzerland, where he had lived most of his life, Pueng was determined to take action. With the support of friends, he founded PLAWARE in 2019. What began as a mission to turn plastic waste into oil, evolved into a much larger purpose – to raise global awareness and inspire action for the environment. Today, PLAWARE connects stories, solutions, and people to create lasting change.

When Pueng That returned to Cambodia in 2017, he expected to reconnect with his heritage. Instead, he was met with a sight that changed him: his homeland was choking on plastic pollution, especially in rural areas. The realization stirred something deep inside him. “It awakened the environmental engineer in me,” Pueng recalls. Returning to Switzerland, where he had lived most of his life, Pueng was determined to take action. With the support of friends, he founded PLAWARE in 2019. What began as a mission to turn plastic waste into oil, evolved into a much larger purpose – to raise global awareness and inspire action for the environment. Today, PLAWARE connects stories, solutions, and people to create lasting change.