Tag: wastefulness
Persistent plastic waste problem defies anti-pollution efforts
VOV.VN - Despite numerous policies, programs, and strategies rolled out to strengthen plastic waste management and curb pollution, the fight against plastic waste in Vietnam has yet to deliver the expected results.
Vietnam takes action against plastic pollution
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with the administration of Quang Ninh province held a meeting on June 1 to celebrate World Environment Day (June 5) and launch the Month of Action for the Environment 2025 themed “Beat Plastic Pollution.”
Vietnam boosts marine protection and plastic waste reduction
A two-day workshop on marine environmental protection and sustainable blue economy has been held in Con Dao, the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Worldwide Fund (WWF), and the provincial People’s Committee.
Hanoi launches second waste-to-energy plant
The Seraphin waste-to-energy plant, the second of its kind in Hanoi, after the Nam Son plant in Soc Son district, has received waste to begin its operations.
PM requests stepping up fight against wastefulness to unlock resources for development
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested ministries, agencies, and localities to consider wastefulness prevention and control as a shared task of the entire political system, which requires their responsible participation and contributions.
Anti-wastefulness efforts must be continuous and without limits, says PM
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasized that anti-wastefulness efforts must be continuous and without limits, to ensure that all sectors remain vigilant and proactive in wastefulness prevention and control at all levels.
Committee for Wastefulness Prevention and Control convenes first meeting
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for Wastefulness Prevention and Control in Hanoi on February 25 to review work, complete the organisational structure, and work out a plan of action.
Project helps minimise impact of plastic waste on coastal communities
Plastic waste in Vietnam does not remain stationary but moves from inland areas and rivers to the coast, posing serious economic and environmental threats, especially to fisheries and tourism.
Ministry proposes developing green e-commerce law
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed a new green e-commerce law amid concerns over 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste in 2030.
Classifying solid waste at source mandatory from January
Domestic solid waste must be classified at each household from the beginning of this year, according to the Law on Environmental Protection 2020, which is considered a breakthrough step towards turning waste into resources.
