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A sustainable packaging advance for direct food contact, PureNil 0, is water-soluble and can be recycled with paper or safely flushed down the drain. Image: SmartSolve. SmartSolve introduced PureNil 0, a flexible packaging material that the company reports to be the world’s first 100% bio-based and flushable substrate. The fast-dissolving, water-soluble flexible packaging material is […]
“Sustainable travel” might seem like a contradiction in terms, but it doesn’t have to be. Of course, any conference convening international experts will come with a carbon emissions impact, but before you head out, consider using these nine sustainable travel tips. From local waste bins to sustainable lodging habits, let’s look at ways we can […]
The PepsiCo Foundation funded the project ‘New Harvest: Sustainable Agriculture Initiative’, focusing on regenerative agriculture and climate change. On the sidelines of the bilateral negotiations on Vietnam-U.S. countertrade held from November 10–14 in Washington D.C., the PepsiCo Foundation, the Vietnam Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PSAV), the National Agricultural Extension Center (NAEC), and CARE signed a Memorandum […]
ABSTRACT Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) represents a critical policy instrument for enhancing waste management systems. While Vietnam has initiated a transition from a discretionary to a mandatory EPR framework, significant challenges persist in the effective monitoring and evaluation of compliance by producers and importers; therefore, this study seeks to develop strategic policy recommendations aimed at […]
Discover the latest sustainable materials revolutionizing packaging circularity and improving environmental impact. Led by the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” mantra, the packaging industry is always in search of new ways to do better for the environment, whether it’s through the use of reduced reliance on eco-complicated materials, an increased adoption of recycled materials, or by exploring […]
The ‘PRO Vietnam – URENCO’ Scholarship, jointly developed and awarded by PRO Vietnam and URENCO, accompanies and supports the children of environmental workers who overcome difficulties and excel in their studies. On the morning of October 19, 2025, Hanoi Urban Environment Company Limited (URENCO), in coordination with the Packaging Recycling Organization Vietnam (PRO Vietnam), organized […]
