Tag: plastic waste
Vietnam supportive of global agreement on plastic pollution
VOV.VN - The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) on plastic waste was held in Ottawa in Canada on April 23, with the event featuring the participation of negotiators from 176 countries, including Vietnam.
UNEP helps monitor plastic pollution in Vietnam
The Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are building steps to implement a project on enhancing the capacity of plastic pollution management in Vietnam.
Green, sustainable tourism becomes major trend
Amid a rising trend of green and sustainable tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam is advised to design a strategy and measures to promote green tourism development and better meet tourists’ demands.
Plastic waste management app contest launched in tourism sector
A contest on plastic waste management applications in the tourism sector was launched on September 28, according to the Vietnam Tourism Association.
First Zero Plastic Waste Resort in Vietnam announced
VOV.VN - Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort has become the first Zero Plastic Waste Resort in Vietnam by utilising eco-friendly materials and completely eliminating plastic waste from the local environment, with no more single-use plastics being used on site.
Gender equality, plastic waste management under discussion
VOV.VN - A workshop on gender equality and comprehensive development in plastic waste management was jointly held on August 29 in Hanoi by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam, and the UN Development Programme (UNDP).
Workshop seeks to reduce plastic bag use at supermarkets
A workshop has been held in Hanoi, aiming to share results and experiences in reducing the use of plastic bags at supermarkets and retailers.
Vietnam acts strongly to minimize plastic waste
VOV.VN - Environmental pollution from waste, especially plastic waste, is becoming increasingly urgent, seriously threatening the economy and human life, requiring strong global action.
Green consumption trend reshapes retail market
Many domestic enterprises are renewing their business methods to catch up with the green consumption trend.
Vietnam targets reduction in single-use plastics and plastic waste
The Vietnamese government has focused on dealing with plastic waste pollution and ocean plastic waste in recent years by renewing legal documents and policies on environmental protection.
