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Understanding biodegradable plastics
06-04-2023 08:30
In the fight against plastic waste, some businesses claim to use biodegradable plastics. However, the reality is that they are only using partially biodegradable plastics, called OXO-degradable plastics. These products don't contribute to sustainable development and are, in fact, directly harmful to the environment.
How to lead the global plastics issue
12-05-2022 17:13
As global momentum builds on ending plastic pollution and marine debris, Vietnam is strengthening its ability to build back better from COVID-19 and transition to a circular economy. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative in Vietnam of the United Nations Development Programme, and Grete Løchen, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam, write about the changes ahead.
Plastics & Rubber Vietnam is on horizon
25-11-2019 09:29
Amidst the positive economic outlook and strong demand in the plastics and rubber sectors in northern Vietnam, the international plastics and rubber technologies and materials exhibition Plastics & Rubber Vietnam this year will be held in Hanoi for the first time between November 27 and 29 at the International Center for Exhibition.
Vietnam's plastics use in saddening pictures
04-09-2019 18:26
There is no denying that inexpensive plastics have made many aspects of food and water distribution much easier, however, emerging research and data from decades of increasing use of plastics suggest that people need to seriously re-evaluate their plastic usage.
Adding plastics to the circular economy
28-08-2019 15:00
The plastics industry is a responsible partner to policymakers and other stakeholders, working together to find solutions to the challenges of climate change, energy and resource efficiency, consumer protection, and the circular economy. Miguel Santos, CEO of Green and Circular Economy Investments, writes about going head-to-head with the issue of plastic recycling.
Fierce competition for plastics sector
04-11-2016 10:33
Plastic firms in Việt Nam face fierce competition and risk being acquired by foreign companies, experts said Wednesday at a conference in HCM City.
Formosa Plastics pledges $27bn
27-05-2013 15:04
Taiwan’s Formosa Plastics Group has approved a plan to triple its total investment capital into an integrated steel and port complex in central Vietnam to a massive $27 billion sum.
Coping with the impact of single-use plastics on health
05-03-2022 11:30
The Institute for Strategy, Natural Resources Policy and Environment (ISPONRE), in collaboration with the Plastics and Health Action Partnership (PHA) and other companion partners, organises a technical workshop on single-use plastic products and their impact on health.
Supermarkets hammer out details on future of plastics
05-04-2021 12:50
A pilot project on establishing a plastic alliance of Vietnamese supermarkets and shepherding the retail industry towards the more sustainable production and consumption of plastics was launched on March 31 by the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, along with the Department of Industry and Trade of Hanoi.
Multi-stakeholder effort necessary for plastics reduction
19-09-2019 17:00
The lack of comprehensive regulations on collecting and recycling plastic garbage have been barring the country from accessing a new valuable source of material, recycled plastic, which could play an important role in achieving sustainability.
Canada looks to ban some single-use plastics by 2021
11-06-2019 16:30
Canada plans to ban some environmentally harmful single-use plastics such as straws, bags and cutlery by early 2021 to reduce waste and litter and protect the world's oceans, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday (Jun 10).
Food apps drown Vietnam in plastics
14-06-2019 08:50
The breakthrough of food delivery apps has contributed to meeting the customer demand for online ordering, while also increasing the amount of plastics and nylon packaging discharged into the environment.
Public-private interplay to cut plastics
14-06-2019 08:56
Plastic waste is one of the most pressing environmental issues in Vietnam, encouraging the public and private sectors to join forces to address the issue.
EU agrees to ban most single-use plastics
20-12-2018 09:40
European Union (EU) countries and the European Parliament on Wednesday (Dec 19) agreed on details of a ban on single-use plastics, including plates, cutlery and drinking straws, in a bid to cut marine pollution.
Plastics growth garners strong interest
17-01-2018 14:00
Vietnam’s plastics and packaging industry is luring in a new wave of foreign investors due to the sector’s strong growth.
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