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BASF launches first biomass balance plastic additives

October 03, 2023 | 15:13

BASF on October 3 launched the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives.

Understanding biodegradable plastics

April 06, 2023 | 08:30

Some businesses claim to use biodegradable plastics but are only using partially biodegradable plastics that are, in fact, directly harmful to the environment.

Energy-intensive industries urged to approach decarbonisation objectives

March 30, 2023 | 15:12

Cement, plastic, and steel industries in Vietnam are being expected to actively participate in Vietnam’s circular economy as decarbonisation will be key to ensure their sustainable development.

Closing policy gaps for plastics and plastic waste

March 02, 2023 | 09:35

More than 60 delegates have participated in a dialogue on plastic and plastic waste organised by the For Vietnamese Stature Foundation on February 28 in Hanoi.

Choose Inochi - Enjoy Tet with 50 per cent+ off Japanese-quality Vietnamese brands

December 30, 2022 | 10:55

This Tet season, Inochi goods promise a lovely home kitchen feel with their tempting deals.

13 articles win the Mitigating Marine Plastic Debris 2022 journalism award

October 26, 2022 | 11:32

The 13 best journalistic works out of a total of 312 entries were honoured at the press awards ceremony on Mitigating Marine Plastic Debris 2022 on October 25.

Sustainable products stimulating business

July 05, 2022 | 11:18

Vietnam’s scheme to combat pollution and achieve sustainable development by reusing and recycling defunct products is involving the participation of many foreign businesses via various initiatives.

Plastic use drop hinges on consumers

July 01, 2022 | 14:03

High investments in more environmentally-friendly recycling and alternative solutions for plastics and the existing habit of using single-use plastics are challenges that hinder businesses from developing circular economy solutions and promoting sustainable growth.

Mainstreaming circular plastic plans

July 01, 2022 | 13:18

The increased use of plastics has accompanied Vietnam’s fast economic growth over the last decade. With growing urbanisation and a rising middle class, the demand for plastics has grown rapidly in consumer packaging, construction, household goods, and automotive industries because of their convenience and versatility. In 2019, the plastic industry contributed about $17.5 billion to Vietnam’s economy, equivalent to 6.7 per cent of the country’s GDP.

Applying popular new methods to combat single-use plastic habit

July 01, 2022 | 10:00

Since 2020, the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) has introduced a number of different matters, and the most important is to apply a circular economy and try to reduce, reuse, and recycle all materials and to reduce waste in the environment.