Tag: Plastic
HSBC issues recycled plastic cards in Vietnam
VOV.VN - HSBC Vietnam has launched its first credit card made from recycled Polyvinyl chloride (rPVC) in Vietnam.
Retailers’ alliance launched to help reduce use of disposable plastic bags
An alliance of retailers who pledged to reduce the use of disposable plastic bags made its debut at a ceremony held by the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) and Hanoi’s Department of Industry and Trade on January 14.
Exhibition raises public awareness on plastic waste reduction
An exhibition on plastic waste reduction opened in Hanoi on January 7, aiming to help change citizens' mindset and behavior regarding the use of plastic bags and other single-use plastic products.
National forum discusses plastic waste management for sustainable fishery development
A national forum on marine plastic waste management for sustainable fishery development took place on December 23, offering opportunities for sides involved to discuss activities in implementing the sector’s action plan for such management during the 2020-2030 period.
Local accommodation firms receive Travel Sustainable Badge
VOV.VN - As many as 700 accommodation establishments nationwide have received the Travel Sustainable Badge by Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms.
USAID-funded project helps reduce harm of plastic pollution on public health
The Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) in coordination with the United States Agency for International Development recently launched the “Plastic and Health Action Partnership” (PHA) for the purpose of reducing impact of plastic wastes on public health.
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.
