06 May 2018 Cambodia, unfortunately, is not the cleanest country in environmental terms. Each day, residents discard their waste in the streets, creating enormous piles of garbage along roadsides. Confronted with this scourge, one man decided to take action against this pollution by founding Cleanbodia.

Meeting Cleanbodia, the Green Enterprise

We met with one of its representatives to learn more about Cleanbodia.

What is Cleanbodia?

"Cleanbodia's mission is to supply businesses with biodegradable green plastic bags. It's important to understand that getting Khmer companies to recognize the value of eco-friendly bags isn't straightforward, as the environment is rarely their priority. They lack awareness of the impact. Most of our clients are therefore primarily expatriates who have been more sensitized to these issues. We mainly seek to work with companies that use large quantities of plastic bags, such as restaurants."

What was the origin of the project?

"The project began with an ASEAN Business Contest where we reached the finals. Since then, the idea has evolved, and today the company has three employees and its director, Mr. Kai Kuramoto."

What are the plastic bags made of?

"They're made from cassava starch and plastic, making them biodegradable within 5 to 6 years, unlike conventional plastic bags that require 1,000 years to decompose."

What are Cleanbodia's objectives?

"Gradually increase our client base, particularly in Phnom Penh, which is affected by this phenomenon as environmental awareness is just beginning to emerge. We also want to participate increasingly in events like festivals where demand for plastic bags is very high."

Does Cleanbodia have partner support?

"Yes, we do. We partner with organizations like 'Go Green Cambodia,' which is an organization that organizes what we call 'clean ups.' These are one-off events where volunteers clean the streets."

SocietyTourismCharlène NomadaysAn SEO writer from day one at Nomadays, Charlène has evolved into content manager and head of communications, accompanying the adventure with passion and dedication since its beginnings. After living seven years across Asia—from China to Thailand, passing through Mongolia and South Korea—she has made travel her way of engaging with the world. A lover of words, nature, and human connection, she commits to conveying in her writing a thoughtful, engaged, and responsible vision of tourism. For her, each article is a bridge between curiosity, respect, and wonder.