Hanoi’s struggle to deal with garbage overload and sustainable solutions

Hanoi’s struggle to deal with garbage overload and sustainable solutions

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.
Garbage piles up near Nam Son dump

Garbage piles up near Nam Son dump

Rubbish piled up on the streets and near apartment buildings in Hanoi’s inner districts over the weekend.