Unilever and Central Retail team up on plastic waste
August 29, 2023 | 09:00
Unilever and Central Retail launched their strategic cooperation scheme to segregate plastic waste at source during a ceremony on August 23.
PVA PRO bags $1 million from ITI fund to address plastic waste
August 05, 2023 | 12:30
PVA PRO, a startup specialising in cutting-edge technology for water-soluble polymer packaging, has successfully raised around $1 million through the ITI Fund.
EPR fees to add to plastic companies' bills
July 11, 2023 | 15:00
Although the Environmental Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme could create an incentive for the phase-out of eco-unfriendly and non-recyclable packaging in the long term, it would shift the heavy financial burden for end-of-life waste management from municipalities to producers and importers.
New task force launched for plastic waste reduction in Vietnam
May 24, 2023 | 16:31
A new task force was launched by the Vietnam National Plastic Action Partnership on May 18 to promote solutions for reducing plastic waste in Vietnam.
Sustainable thinking ramps up in Vietnam
March 15, 2023 | 10:00
Manufacturers in Vietnam are promoting the recycling, collection, and treatment of waste and disposable plastic packaging, as well as more environmentally friendly products.
Closing policy gaps for plastics and plastic waste
March 02, 2023 | 09:35
More than 60 delegates have participated in a dialogue on plastic and plastic waste organised by the For Vietnamese Stature Foundation on February 28 in Hanoi.
Unilever Vietnam to collect 12,000 tonnes of plastic waste
October 19, 2022 | 14:00
Collecting and processing more plastic waste than packaging sold in the market is a commitment that Unilever needs to achieve by 2025.
Long-term action plans to service a circular economy
July 17, 2022 | 13:28
Vietnam’s pursuit of a circular economy is offering numerous opportunities for businesses. However, in order for this new model to flourish, the government needs to create momentum.
Keppel Land raise plastic waste awareness
July 09, 2022 | 13:45
The sculpture "Shackles" was chosen as the first prize winner of the Green Sculpture Competition organised by Keppel Land in support of Plastic Free July.
Hitting green goals via capital and awareness
July 07, 2022 | 10:49
Around 11 million tonnes of plastic waste flows into the oceans each year – a figure set to nearly triple by 2040. Now more than ever, nations and various organisations are springing into action in an attempt to accelerate an efficient circular economy in order to help save the planet.
Sustainable products stimulating business
July 05, 2022 | 11:18
Vietnam’s scheme to combat pollution and achieve sustainable development by reusing and recycling defunct products is involving the participation of many foreign businesses via various initiatives.
Attempting to balance green ideas with profit
July 05, 2022 | 10:45
The circular economy is essential for all businesses as well as people. Roongrote Rangsiyopash, president and CEO of SCG told VIR’s Nguyen Huong how this company collaborates with relevant partners to promote this kind of development model and aim for net zero emissions.
AEON Vietnam committed to more sustainable consumption
July 05, 2022 | 09:51
During its 10-year journey in Vietnam, AEON has strived to fulfil its commitment to promote green consumption by offering environmentally-friendly alternatives to plastic bags and single-use plastic products, demonstrating the role of one of the leading retailers in Vietnam.
Increasing teamwork for green growth
July 05, 2022 | 09:47
Plastic pollution is more than an environmental challenge. It is a humanitarian crisis that threatens people’s livelihoods and harms the health and wellbeing of those who are most vulnerable and marginalised.
Businesses get set for circular economy
July 01, 2022 | 14:46
Vietnam’s rapid economic growth has caused environmental challenges which have forced the nation to focus on fostering the development of a circular economy with less pollution and reused and recycled products.
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