Retailers step up circular economy efforts to curb plastic waste

Retailers step up circular economy efforts to curb plastic waste

Vietnam’s leading retailers are accelerating efforts to reduce single-use plastic bags and promote circular economy practices, as businesses increasingly position sustainable consumption as a key component of their long-term growth.
Companies required to pay recycling fees based on waste output

Companies required to pay recycling fees based on waste output

From May 25, producers and importers in Vietnam will be required to meet mandatory recycling obligations for products and packaging placed on the market, either by organising recycling activities themselves or making financial contributions to the Vietnam Environmental Protection Fund.
Sanofi, Long Chau Pharmacy relaunch medicine blister pack collection initiative

Sanofi, Long Chau Pharmacy relaunch medicine blister pack collection initiative

Sanofi and Long Chau Pharmacy have relaunched their pioneering medicine blister pack collection drive, strengthening their commitment to a greener future.
Retailers continue march towards plastic-free future

Retailers continue march towards plastic-free future

Eliminating plastic bags and single-use plastics has become an essential strategy for retailers to adapt to green consumption trends and enhance their appeal to customers.
SM Strengthens Fight Against Plastic Waste

SM Strengthens Fight Against Plastic Waste

The retail giant tightens its green grip with fresh eco moves.
Retailers step up to reduce plastic waste

Retailers step up to reduce plastic waste

The role of retailers is becoming increasingly important not only in adjusting business operations but also in leading sustainable consumption trends, as Vietnam faces mounting pressure from plastic pollution.
Vietnam launches “No Plastic Bag Day” campaign

Vietnam launches “No Plastic Bag Day” campaign

To mark International Plastic Bag Free Day on July 3, Vietnam launched the “No Plastic Bag Day 2025”, carrying the message “Quick Sorting – Green Consumption – Waste Reduction”.
APP Group Reinforces Support for Thailand's Sustainability Initiatives

APP Group Reinforces Support for Thailand's Sustainability Initiatives

APP Group reaffirms its commitment to environmental responsibility by supporting Thailand's sustainability initiatives, including the country's January 2025 ban on plastic waste imports.
APP Group Pioneers Sustainable Packaging to Meet Singapore’s Eco-Conscious Demand

APP Group Pioneers Sustainable Packaging to Meet Singapore’s Eco-Conscious Demand

Singapore is among the highest plastic waste producers per capita in the Asia-Pacific region, generating approximately 87 kilograms of plastic waste per person annually.
Online shopping discharges thousands of tonnes of plastic waste each year

Online shopping discharges thousands of tonnes of plastic waste each year

To earn $1 billion, the e-commerce industry pours more than 7,600 tonnes of plastic into the environment, while food delivery does nearly 18,600 tonnes of plastic, according to a consultation on the Law on E-commerce the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced a few days ago
The tourism industry tackles plastic waste

The tourism industry tackles plastic waste

Reducing plastic waste is a key focus for greener tourism at destinations across the country.
Dong Thap inspires with its green tourism development

Dong Thap inspires with its green tourism development

Dong Thap province in the Mekong Delta is adopting innovative approaches to green tourism, aligning with global trends and unlocking significant opportunities for its tourism industry.
Reviving a new life cycle for plastic waste

Reviving a new life cycle for plastic waste

Discarded plastic items will have the opportunity to be reborn as new products, re-entering the consumer market with different missions and values.
Vietnam urged to accelerate fight against plastic waste

Vietnam urged to accelerate fight against plastic waste

Vietnam is being cautioned about the increasing levels of plastic waste entering its water environments, undermining both environmental quality and the country’s sustainable development efforts.
Younger generation gravitates to green initiatives

Younger generation gravitates to green initiatives

Campaigns promoting environmental protection and encouraging a shift towards green consumption are gaining significant traction among young people.
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