Volunteers picked up trash, mostly plastic-based, on the beach of Giao Hải Commune, Giao Thuỷ District, the northern province of Nam Định. — VNA/VNS Photo Văn Đạt HÀ NỘI — Australian scientists will deliver new innovations to tackle plastic waste in the Indo-Pacific, with a Plastics Innovation Hub being launched …
Read More »Campaign launched for plastic-free SEA Games
Timor Leste win 2nd medal, VN bag gold in 10,000m Hosts top Group A, Indonesia secures semifinal spot Indonesia, VN dominate rowing final day VN, Philippines win fencing golds Golden day in swimming for VN Various souvenirs like key rings and handbooks are made from recycled materials such as metal, fabric and …
Read More »Measures needed to solve plastic pollution at waste recycling village
A view of plastic waste, which is illegally dumped along roads in Ứng Hòa District in Hà Nội. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo HÀ NỘI — Plastic waste recycling has brought a better life to thousands of people in the suburban area of Ứng Hòa District in Hà Nội, but has caused …
Read More »Retailers team up to reduce consumption of single-use plastic bags
Eco-friendly bags have replaced single-use plastic bags at Co.opmart. An alliance of 16 retailers have teamed up to stop using plastic bags. VNA/VnExpress News Photo HÀ NỘI — Supermarkets and shopping centres providing single-use plastic bags to customers will be fined from 2026. Nguyễn Trung Thắng, vice director of …
Read More »14 photos win awards at the ‘Story of Plastic Waste’ contest
HÀ NỘI — Fourteen photos have been selected from thousands of entries to win awards at a photo contest featuring the plastic and environment in Việt Nam. The photo contest, themed ‘Story of Plastic Waste’, was organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Although the winners were previously announced, due to COVID the awards ceremony …
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