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Strengthening waste separation at source to improve the quality of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) and ensure transparency is also necessary. Plastic waste at Minh Khai Craft Village in the northern province of Hưng Yên.—VNA/VNS Photo Mạnh Khánh HÀ NỘI — A clear legal framework needs to be finalised, incentives introduced to attract investment and an efficient […]
Food choices affect your health and the environment. Food loss occurs at every step in the food supply chain from production to consumption. Some examples are spoilage during storage and transport, or exposure to insects and rodents, bacteria or mold. Sorting out blemished or imperfect produce results in loss, as does consumers buying more than […]
(VAN) The Department of Climate Change (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) held a conference lately this week to discuss the topic ‘Implementing Viet Nam’s Commitments at the COP26 Conference.’ This event was timely, following recent reports promoting Viet Nam-France cooperation for a blue marine economy and environmental sustainability, outlining the development of a National low-emission crop production […]
The Packaging Recycling Organization Vietnam (PRO Vietnam), in collaboration with the Environmental and Development Action in Vietnam (ENDA), has provided support packages for informal waste collectors (IWCs) in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to improve their working conditions and occupational safety. Mr. Nguyen Gia Huy Chuong – Executive Director of PRO Vietnam – presented personal […]
Despite uncertainty over the future of global plastics treaty talks, demand for recycled plastics continues to grow – a result of voluntary corporate commitments and tightening regulations at the regional and national levels. While the global post-consumer recycled plastics market is expected to reach $21.64 billion by 2030, a supply-demand imbalance means that companies must […]
As studies continue to investigate the impact that pervasive microplastics can have on human health, many of us are looking for practical ways to minimize our exposure to these tiny particles of plastic, and there’s no better place to start than the kitchen, where food preparation and storage create multiple touchpoints for contamination. Lisa Erdle, PhD, — a […]
