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Vietnam Supports Global Agreement On Plastic Pollution

A delegation of Vietnamese negotiators joined those from 176 countries worldwide at the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) on plastic waste in Ottawa, Canada, on April 23. This session is to work towards finalising an agreement on a global treaty to eliminate plastic pollution by the end of this year. To achieve this goal, […]

PRO Vietnam Backs Social Benefits and Financial Supports for Private Waste Collection Force

The Packaging Recycling Organization Vietnam (PRO Vietnam) collaborates with the Environmental Development Action in the Third World (ENDA) to provide assistance in social benefits and financing for the private waste collection groups in Ho Chi Minh City. This annual initiative signifies PRO Vietnam and ENDA Vietnam’s ongoing commitment to supporting the local private waste collection […]

Detailed guidance on EPR to be issued this month

A proper implementation framework is vital to achieve the main goal of ERP – motivating manufacturers and exporters to design products to be more environmentally friendly and easier to collect and recycle. Panelists in a discussion session at the “EPR: From Policy to Implementation” seminar. — VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Detailed guidance on Extended […]

PRO Vietnam appoints Mr. Eliseo Barcas to be Vice Chairman of the Coalition

The Packaging Recycling Organization Vietnam – PRO Vietnam officially announces the appointment of Mr. Eliseo Barcas – Managing Director and President, to be Vice Chairman of the Coalition responsible for the Technical Operation Committee at PRO Vietnam. The official appointment takes effect from March 11th, 2024, succeeding Mr. Laurent Levan who moved to another business. […]

A United ASEAN Against Plastic Pollution

Jakarta, 17 October 2023: The ASEAN Conference on Combatting Plastic Pollution (ACCPP) 2023 was hosted by the Indonesian government in collaboration with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the Indonesia National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), among other partners and contributors, with much enthusiasm and success in Jakarta, Indonesia.   Approximately 300 […]

Sustainability and quality in packaging: insights from a global survey

A comprehensive study unveils the innovative strategies and industry perspectives that are driving the future of packaging. Industrial Physics, a US-based provider of packaging, product, and material testing, has unveiled insights into how professionals in the food packaging industry are responding to the growing demand for sustainability and consumer preference through innovative strategies for material […]