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EU-Vietnam cooperation to take on plastic and marine pollution
09-12-2021 10:38
Vietnam, together with Ecuador, Germany, and Ghana, co-chaired the Ministerial Conference on Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution at the World Trade Organization in Geneva in September 2021, where the nation committed to continue paying special attention to urgent issues such as marine litter, plastic consumption, and pollution. Meanwhile, several initiatives in Vietnam are already tackling the issue – among them a cooperation project between Vietnam and the European Union.
Plastic Alliance consolidates plans to move away from single-use plastic bags
02-12-2021 10:45
On November 26, the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE), along with the Department of Industry and Trade of Hanoi and Vietnam Business for Environment, organised a consultation meeting on a communication plan of the Alliance of Retailers to Reduce Single-use Plastic Bags, further cementing the plans to tackle Vietnam’s plastic waste with effective and feasible solutions.
Conference seeks to amplify EPR application in Vietnam
29-11-2021 14:17
On November 24-25, the Academy of Managers for Construction and Cities (AMC) under the Ministry of Construction and Expertise France organised the Training of Trainers course on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging with around 60 participants online and in-person. The course was part of a series of similar workshops that will be organised in the coming time.
Mondelēz International advances commitment to help create circular economy for plastics
26-11-2021 10:48
Mondelēz International is investing in Circulate Capital Ocean Fund (CCOF) as a limited partner to support scalable business solutions to develop infrastructure for the collecting, sorting, and recycling of plastic waste, including flexible films.
AYF experience surpasses expectations
16-11-2021 13:56
Ken Tran, a passionate entrepreneur in the waste upcycling business, and Tracy Nguyen, the first Vietnamese and youngest ever to undertake a department manager role for KPMG Singapore’s Technology Advisory practice, are the two proud Vietnamese young leaders making their voices heard at the 2021 ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF).
Unilever Vietnam on net zero commitment in the context of COP26
09-11-2021 16:33
In the context of the United Natons' Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Hoang Anh talked with Do Thai Vuong, vice president of Sustainable Development and Communications at Unilever Vietnam about the company's plastic management strategy to reach its net-zero target by 2030.
Rice husks: From waste to new green energy
21-10-2021 18:55
Intensive efforts are underway with support from diverse stakeholders to promote the sustainable use of rice husks and other biomass resources for electricity and heat production throughout Vietnam.
Tetra Pak strives for zero waste with new strategic collaboration with Poka
07-10-2021 11:42
Tetra Pak has formed a new strategic collaboration with connected factory worker platform Poka to empower its workers with the tools and training needed to accelerate zero waste processes in food manufacturing plants.
"Let's reduce plastic waste" online campaign launched
07-10-2021 08:00
"Let's reduce plastic waste" is expected to gradually change the behaviour of consumers and retailers, encouraging them to limit the use of single-use plastic bags.
BASF innovation to make plastics last longer and reduce plastic waste
14-09-2021 07:00
Germany-based BASF, the world's largest chemical company, has developed innovative solutions to extend the life of plastics and reduce plastic waste for a zero-waste future.
Plastic tax proposal meets opposition
31-08-2021 18:24
Hyosung Vina Chemicals’ proposal to increase the imported tax for models of polypropylene is facing opposition from the Vietnam Plastics Association because they believe it will push manufacturing costs up and limit their expansion.
Minister: slow public capital disbursement could cause loss of economic opportunities
20-08-2021 21:46
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has said low disbursement of public investment capital amid the COVID-19 pandemic could waste resources and result in the loss of opportunities to create a driving force for economic development.
Fostering corporate responsibility in curbing plastic waste
18-08-2021 08:00
Plastics remain one of the most-used materials for consumer goods packaging. To curb the ever-growing amount of hardly degradable plastics, Vietnamese enterprises shall be made more responsible for their packaging and the recycling thereof. VIR’s Kim Oanh spoke with Phan Tuan Hung, director general of the Department of Legal Affairs under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, about the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility concept and related challenges.
More pertinent than ever to drop economic wastefulness
31-07-2021 08:00
Worried about the national financial situation, the National Assembly and the government have continued underscoring the stringent management of the state coffers this year, when there will be a big budget deficit caused by a rise in spending due to the pandemic and a reduction in revenue from enterprises.
Recycling policies for patchwork vehicles to rid cities of unwanted auto wastage
29-07-2021 14:14
Despite something of a blow to manufacturers’ bottom line, the establishment of an organised recycling industry to push vehicle manufacturers to efficiently dispose of older vehicles could help promote environmental awareness in the industry and solve mounting waste issues at the same time.
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