Tag: wastefulness
Joint efforts underway to solve plastic waste challenge in HCM City
In order to address the growing issue of pollution, Ho Chi Minh City has been launching various joint dissemination campaigns and activities with businesses to encourage its dwellers to reduce the use of single-use or non-degradable plastic bags, and collect and recycle 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.
Solutions proposed to tackle growing challenge of electronic waste
Vietnam faces a growing problem with electronic waste (e-waste), according to a study by the Hanoi University of Science and Technology's Centre of Science-Technology and Environment.
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.
Vietnam celebrates “International Day of Zero Waste”
VOV.VN - March 30 has been designated as “International Day of Zero Waste” since last year. Many activities to mark the occasion are underway across Vietnam.
First waste-to-energy plant in Thua Thien-Hue inaugurated
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has put into operation the first advanced technology waste-to-energy plant in Huong Thuy township as part of the sustainability plan to build a ‘green’ urban area in central Vietnam.
Binh Duong's first waste-to-energy plant put into operation
A 5-MW waste-to-energy facility, the first of its kind in the southern province of Binh Duong became operational on January 12.
Politburo requests strict implementation of thrift practice and waste prevention
VOV.VN - The Political Bureau has recently issued a directive aimed at strengthening the Party’s leadership in terms of thrift practice and waste prevention.
Belarus Prime Minister explores cooperation opportunities in Hung Yen
Hung Yen always encourages and creates favourable conditions for Belarusian investors to explore opportunities and invest in the province in accordance with Vietnam's laws and international practices, Secretary of the provincial Party Commitee Nguyen Huu Nghia said at a working session with Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko on December 7.
First private waste-to-energy plant inaugurated in northern Vietnam
VOV.VN - A plant that treats domestic solid waste and industrial waste to generate electricity was inaugurated in Phu Lang village, northern Bac Ninh province, on November 1.
