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Phu Yen says no to marine plastic waste
14-03-2022 08:00
On March 6, around 50 inhabitants and about 120 students from the Mien Trung University of Civil Engineering gathered at the beach in Phu Yen’s Xuan Thanh commune to clean the coastal strip of the Xuan Dai Bay of plastics and other marine waste.
Unilever moves towards a waste-free world with “Less plastic, better plastic, no plastic”
02-03-2022 12:59
Improving the planet’s health is a key sustainability commitment that consumer goods corporation Unilever has pursued throughout 27 years in Vietnam.
Retailers shore up alliances in name of tackling non-plastic waste ambitions
17-02-2022 19:00
Local supermarkets and consumer goods producers are working to turn towards eco-friendly alternatives and say no to plastic products to realise greener shopping targets and also contribute to the protection of the environment.
Cultural activities raise awareness of plastic battle
17-02-2022 16:10
Raising awareness in the business community to reduce plastic use, a series of arts, cultural, and social activities are being hosted by state agencies and international organisations throughout Vietnam this spring.
Cries for help in tourism over plastic
17-02-2022 15:56
According to estimates, based on the amount of unmanaged plastic waste generated from residential areas of 50km along the coast, Vietnam is fourth out of 192 countries studied for marine plastic waste. Unmanaged plastic waste amounts to 1.83 million tonnes per year, corresponding to 0.28-0.73 million tonnes of plastic discharged into seas and 6 per cent of the total amount discharged into seas worldwide.
#HackThePackaging challenge opens registration for creative minds from Vietnam
16-02-2022 18:12
Calling all puzzle solvers from Vietnam and other East and Southeast Asian nations who are willing to take the waste out of packaging and packaging out of waste, the Wala Usik Challenge 2022: #HackThePackaging – a virtual hackathon organised by the Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation Inc. (PRRCFI) – aims to help solve current issues towards a circular economy.
Six Vietnamese sectors obliged to keep greenhouse gas inventories
23-01-2022 09:37
The energy, transportation, construction, industry, agriculture, and waste sector are now legally required to establish and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories to relevant authorities since January 18.
Phu Yen’s fishing community participates in voluntary clean-up of our ocean
12-01-2022 11:36
Plastic waste seems unavoidable considering Vietnam’s rapid economic growth and development, but particularly single-use plastics are the major reason for headaches among policymakers due to inadequate waste management and human behaviour.
Media exhibition raises awareness on reducing plastic waste
12-01-2022 11:23
To further combat the vast amount of plastic waste that Vietnam is dealing with, a group of national and overseas organisations has launched a media exhibition as a crucial cornerstone of its combined communication campaign to raise awareness and move customers and businesses alike to reduce plastic waste and use eco-friendly alternatives.
The Coca-Cola Company and The Ocean Cleanup participate in Vietnam’s plastic pollution prevention
11-01-2022 09:00
Coca-Cola Vietnam and The Ocean Cleanup officially announced that Can Tho River has been selected as one of the 15 locations around the globe to be cleaned up by advanced technology stemming the tide of plastic pollution that is invading the oceans.
SCG and Long Son Petrochemicals promote waste segregation awareness
07-01-2022 11:58
The ASEAN conglomerates SCG and Long Son Petrochemicals Co., Ltd (LSP), a subsidiary of SCG Chemicals, continue to reinforce their commitment to sustainable development in Vietnam by implementing the Waste Rescue project to raise the young generation's awareness about waste segregation.
Hanoi’s struggle to deal with garbage overload and sustainable solutions
28-12-2021 11:52
All three of Hanoi’s currently operating waste treatment plants are bursting because of an overload with increased garbage. Meanwhile, waste-to-energy incineration treatment plants pose risks to the environment, health, and the economy. Therefore, Vietnam Zero Waste Alliance (VZWA) believes that the problem can be sustainably solved following the 7R Solution.
JFE project extends Japanese expertise in going greener
20-12-2021 09:48
Japan-based JFE Engineering Corporation is participating in a large-scale waste-to-energy project in Vietnam, supporting the country’s efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions amid sustainable socioeconomic development.
IFC promotes waste-to-energy solutions as Vietnam shifts to low-carbon economy
16-12-2021 20:00
As Vietnam accelerates efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a $30 million financing package to fund the construction of a waste-to-energy plant in Bac Ninh province. The aim is to increase the province’s waste treatment capacity and reduce its environmental footprint while protecting residents from health risks associated with untreated waste.
Workshop highlights creativity of students regarding modern waste solutions
09-12-2021 13:29
During the last two weeks of November, students of the Hanoi University of Architecture (HAU) and the French Normandy National School of Architecture (ENSA) worked on improving the waste classification and collection in the urban landscape of Hanoi in new, creative ways.
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