waste

Indonesia targets 100 per cent waste management by 2029

March 11, 2025 | 15:43

A primary measure to reach this goal is the closure of landfill sites still operating with open dumping systems.

Groups turning waste into green resources

December 26, 2024 | 09:18

The classification, collection, and processing of waste is playing an important role in promoting a circular economy and fulfilling Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero.

International exhibition promotes waste treatment recycling and sustainability

November 23, 2023 | 17:34

A waste treatment recycling and sustainability exhibition is being organised from November 22 to 24.

BASF and Teamplas to recycle consumer waste

November 14, 2023 | 20:01

The two companies have announced that they have collaborated to transform consumer waste into office equipment and car interior parts.

SCG and Long Son Petrochemicals promote waste segregation awareness

January 07, 2022 | 11:58

The ASEAN leading conglomerate SCG and Long Son Petrochemicals Co., Ltd (LSP), a subsidiary of SCG Chemicals, implements the Waste Rescue project to raise awareness.

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

December 28, 2021 | 11:52

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.

Rice husks: From waste to new green energy

October 21, 2021 | 18:55

Intensive efforts are underway to promote the sustainable use of rice husks and other biomass resources for electricity and heat production throughout Vietnam.

New project scales up waste management models in Vietnam

June 17, 2021 | 21:54

The Norwegian Embassy and the UNDP will launch a project on scaling up integrated and inclusive waste management models.

EU supports Vietnam in adopting better management of packaging waste

February 04, 2021 | 12:17

The European Union cooperates with the MoNRE and other stakeholders to take steps towards efficient plastic waste management in Vietnam to reduce marine plastic litter.

Investors develop waste treatment plants in Phu Yen

December 21, 2020 | 15:40

Domestic investors are interested in developing waste treatment plants in the coastal central province of Phu Yen.

Strong answers being sought for city waste

November 06, 2020 | 08:57

Last week, locals blocked the roads to a waste treatment complex in Hanoi over relocation disputes in the latest battle to improve the capital’s waste treatment system

SCG kicks off selective waste collection pilot project at Long Son 2 primary school

October 29, 2020 | 16:32

SCG has rolled out the pilot project for selective waste collection at source at Long Son 2 Primary School in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

Nestlé Vietnam and La Vie join forces for zero-waste future

June 26, 2020 | 22:30

Nestlé Vietnam and La Vie are engaged in a wide range of activities to spur the development of circular economy in Vietnam and shaping a zero-waste future.

SCG launches touching video to preserve the environment

June 15, 2020 | 21:37

As a leading conglomerate in sustainable development and circular economy, SCG has gone abreast to empower the regional youth to raise their voice and take actions for the environment.

Shaping EPR programmes to fit the face of Vietnam

November 26, 2019 | 09:25

To ensure the efficiency of EPR programmes, Vietnam should adjust to the pace of economic growth instead of trying to copy an EPR approach from another country.