Talkshow Innovative Solutions & Substitutes for Single-use Plastic towards Green Consumption
By Mai Dang
June 22, 2022 | 20:46
Green manufacturing and green consumption are the global trends of development in recent year, Vietnam also goes green with various commitments on Net Zero emission as well as actions to reduce plastic wastes nationwide.
Talk show to discuss solutions on reducing plastics in retail and services
By Thai An
June 20, 2022 | 18:40
The talk show on Plastic Reduction Initiatives in Retail & Services will take place from 3pm to 4.30pm on June 22.
Exhibition Living New With Old promotes sustainable consumption
By Thai An
June 19, 2022 | 10:00
The exhibition Living New With Old promotes the reuse of old things to save costs and contribute to environmental protection.
Getting to grips with the plastics scourge
By Le Linh
June 17, 2022 | 23:00
Through campaigns and awareness-raising efforts, Vietnamese authorities and businesses are taking steps to limit plastic usage or promote recycling, with newly-ratified legislation helping to shift from a linear economy towards a circular economy.
Crafting a preferential plastics policy for businesses to grasp their crucial role
By Hoang Oanh
June 14, 2022 | 13:00
Assoc Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tho, general director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment shared with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about his desire to accompany businesses in providing reasonable advice and policies to build a circular economy for plastics by 2030.
Supporting action to curb plastic pollution
By Phuong Thu
June 14, 2022 | 10:00
Vu Minh Ly, deputy director of the Communication Centre for Environmental Resources at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, talked with VIR’s Phuong Thu about the efforts in terms of reducing plastic waste for sustainable development.
Promoting a waste-free circular economy at Nestlé
By Tra My
June 14, 2022 | 08:00
Packaging helps protect food and beverages, ensure product quality and safety, and prevent food waste. However, these essential requirements should not come at the expense of the planet. Khuat Quang Hung, head of Corporate Affairs at Nestlé Vietnam, told VIR’s Tra My how the company is committed to reducing waste from packaging, and taking concrete actions that help build a waste-free future.
Fishers effectively contribute to reducing marine litter
By Bich Ngoc
June 08, 2022 | 18:20
At a national workshop held in Phu Yen province on June 6, international experts and local authorities tackled marine waste from aquaculture and fishing.
Promoting regional cooperation on ship waste management
By Quang Bao
May 24, 2022 | 18:15
An online workshop exchanged ideas on improving ship waste management as a way to reduce sea-based marine litter from commercial vessels and ports.
Sorting out responsibilities regarding marine and ship waste management
By Etienne Mahler
May 06, 2022 | 17:16
On April 29, Expertise France and Vinamarine organised the follow-up session for the Complementary Training on Ship Waste Management at Seaports in Ho Chi Minh City.
Creative protectors unite to fight the Plastic Beast
By Bich Ngoc
April 27, 2022 | 16:31
Around 100 people gathered at the launch event and official kickoff of the Plastic Beast campaign at Pandora City in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23.
Fostering a just and sustainable future for Vietnam’s female waste workers
By Etienne Mahler
April 20, 2022 | 10:03
A partnership between Vietnamese and overseas organisations seeks to improve informal waste workers’ livelihoods and contribute to a greener future.
Holistic strategies to tackle plastic waste sustainably
By Etienne Mahler
March 31, 2022 | 12:27
On March 22, the French IRD hosted the final webinar for the pilot project ‘Enhancing plastic packaging collection, sorting, and recycling in Ho Chi Minh City’.
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