Tag: Plastic
Award promotes press circle’s role in mitigating marine plastic debris
Winners of the Press Award in “Mitigating marine plastic debris” were honoured at a ceremony in Hanoi on December 10.
CNN broadcast highlights sneakers made from coffee grounds
VOV.VN - Vietnamese sneakers made from discarded coffee grounds and plastic bottles have been introduced by CNN in their “Innovate” programme.
Vietnamese, French experts share experience in marine pollution control
A seminar on marine pollution control was held in both in-person and online forms on November 30 by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) and the Embassy of France in Hanoi.
Partnership for a successful circular economy in Vietnam
VOV.VN - A webinar “Multi-stakeholders Approach – a Key to Successful Circular Economy” was held in Hanoi on November 30, with the attendance of Norwegian Deputy Head of Mission, Mr Jan Wilhelm Grythe, ADB Vietnam Country Director Mr Andrew Jeffries, VEA Deputy Director General Mr Nguyen Hung Thinh.
Communications intensified to reduce use of plastic bags, single-use plastic products
The Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE), the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade and the Vietnam Business for Environment (VB4E) Alliance, co-hosted a consultation session with retailers on the implementation of a plan on reducing plastic bags.
THACO exports hydroponic plastic pipes to Israel
The THACO Automotive Interior Components Manufacturing Company recently shipped over 59,000m of hydroponic plastic pipes to Israel, completing the order of 122,600m of the product from Liba B.G Yeda Co., Ltd.
Da Nang launches "Clean cities, blue ocean" programme
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment of central Da Nang city organised a workshop to introduce the “Clean cities, blue ocean” (CCBO) programme on November 2.
Hanoians exchange recyclable trash for foodstuffs
VOV.VN - Local residents of Hanoi are exchanging plastic bags, carton boxes, and metal cans for foodstuffs at a series of trash collection points situated throughout the capital.
Social network campaign launched to change plastic use habit
A social network campaign called “Plastic-19 Lockdown Challenge” was launched by UNESCO and the Centre for Supporting Green Development (GreenHub) on October 15 to inspire the community to reduce the use of plastics.
Vietnamese student wins prize at ASEAN Youth Video Competition
Le Thu Thuy from the Academy of Journalism and Communication has won one of the three top prizes at the ASEAN Youth Video Competition on reducing plastic pollution towards sustainable lifestyle.
