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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.
Plastic particles in drinking water present 'low' risk: World Health Organisation
22-08-2019 11:02
Microplastics contained in drinking water pose a "low" risk to human health at current levels, but more research is needed to reassure consumers, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday (Aug 22).
Healthcare sector going plastic-free
20-08-2019 16:35
In light of the Ministry of Health’s strong new policy on plastic waste reduction, hospitals and companies across Vietnam are taking concrete actions, but the path to fulfil the ambitious 2025 target of no single-use plastics will require fundamental changes.
Prudential and WWF Vietnam team to build zero plastic waste community
13-08-2019 10:10
An event held in Danang city last week attracted more than 800 volunteers to clean Kim Lien Beach in the city in relentless efforts towards shaping a zero plastic waste community.
Plastic waste reduction strictly urged at Vietnamese hospitals
12-08-2019 09:10
Domestic and foreign-invested hospitals in Vietnam will have to take stern action to reduce plastic waste in line with the Ministry of Health's latest-issued Document No.08/CT-BYT.
Nine companies join hands to set up a packaging recycling alliance in Vietnam
23-06-2019 10:28
A coalition of nine leading companies from the consumer goods and packaging industry aims to contribute to a clean, green, and beautiful Vietnam by driving the circular economy and making the recycling of packaging more accessible and sustainable.
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.
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.
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).
Saying no to plastics in Vietnam
30-05-2019 21:00
The Vietnamese government has been actively teaming up with the business community to reduce plastic waste by implementing different models of the circular economy, with an aim towards achieving sustainable development. Kim Hao reports.
adidas announces next phase in fight for the oceans
29-05-2019 10:28
Global sports shoe giant adidas today announced that the Run for the Oceans global initiative will return once again on World Oceans Day (June 8, 2019) with the increased goal of raising $1.5 million to continue to invest in the education of future generations on the issue of marine plastic pollution.
An Phat Bioplastics chooses to go green
02-05-2019 08:00
An Phat Bioplastics, a subsidiary of An Phat Holdings, expressed its ambition to become a pioneer in manufacturing biodegradable plastic bags and accompany the government on the “green” consumption campaign.
140 technologies to debut at Chinaplas 2019
30-04-2019 08:00
Very soon Chinaplas 2019 will open its door in Guangzhou, China for international exhibitors and visitors. The annual event, which alternates between the two Chinese cities of Shanghai and Guangzhou, will run from May 21 to 24, 2019 at China Import and Export Complex, Guangzhou. With the theme of “Innovation is Key to the Future,” more than 3,500 exhibitors will be showcasing their cutting-edge products and solutions. Among them, 140 will be making their debuts in China, Asia or globally.
Binh Minh Plastic face difficulties despite Nawaplastic backing
29-04-2019 10:41
After one year of holding the largest stake in Binh Minh Plastic JSC (BMP), Nawaplastic Industries has yet to join the company management and BMP still reports bleak business due to the fierce competition in the plastics sector.
Beverage giants cannot stay out of plastic reduction trend
18-04-2019 13:29
As plastic reduction is becoming an essential trend to save the environment, beverage companies, which still depend on tremendous amounts of plastic materials, cannot opt out of the trend.
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