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United States is world's biggest plastic polluter, report finds
The United States is by far the biggest contributor to global plastic waste in the world, according to a new report submitted to the federal government Wednesday that called for a national strategy to tackle the growing crisis.
In major ocean polluter Philippines, group turns plastic waste into planks
A group of recyclers in the Philippines is trying to ease the country's worsening plastic waste crisis by turning bottles, single-use sachets and snack food wrappers that clog rivers and spoil beaches into building materials.
Stop the flow of Vietnam's plastics into oceans
I shuddered with fear when something slippery wrapped around my leg while I was swimming in the open sea in Con Dao – a remote island in the south of Vietnam.
June 10, 2021 | 04:12 pm PT
Deadly package: Covid-19 virus is one thing, our viral behavior another
My neighborhood has strictly followed the protocols on social distancing for Covid-19 prevention, but this becomes a problem when the compliance happens without awareness of other health implications.
June 6, 2021 | 03:42 pm PT
What are Vietnam's options for dealing with plastic waste?
Vietnam should set up legal framework for recycling plastic waste, reduce plastic use and find new materials to replace non-recyclable plastics, according to experts.
January 4, 2021 | 08:54 pm PT
Paid recycling drive to help HCMC turn the tide on trash
Garbage including plastic, paper, metal and glass will soon be collected for recycling via a new network taking shape in HCMC.
November 17, 2020 | 01:00 am PT
Saigon environmentalist weaves plastic waste tote bags
Pham Thi Kim Hang, an environmentally-minded woman in Saigon, has woven plastic waste and fabric scraps into textile bags and sells them for up to VND370,000 ($16).
September 18, 2020 | 01:48 am PT
Vietnam inches towards disposing disposable plastic
Many people and businesses have begun to reject single-use plastic, but it’s only a small step towards addressing a gigantic problem.
September 6, 2020 | 05:16 am PT
Discarded plastic bottles used to build environment-friendly pagoda
Monk Thich Hanh Nhan of Quang Ngai Province is building a room in his pagoda using discarded plastic bottles to raise environmental awareness.
July 13, 2020 | 06:00 am PT
Central province to cut plastic waste by 30 percent by 2025
Phu Yen has become Vietnam’s second locality to partner with the World Wild Fund for Nature for reducing non-biodegradable waste.
June 21, 2020 | 07:21 pm PT
Norway, UNDP help Vietnam tackle plastic pollution
Norway is working with the UNDP on two projects to improve waste management and reduce plastic pollution in Vietnam.
June 8, 2020 | 10:30 pm PT
Russian surfer spearheads central Vietnam beach clean-up
Finding a pristine south-central beach strewn with piles of trash, a Russian surfer initiated a locally supported clean-up operation.
January 20, 2020 | 05:00 am PT
US promises to help Vietnam clean up marine plastic pollution
The U.S. has urged Vietnam to crack down on marine waste, promising all assistance to resolve its marine debris problem.
December 18, 2019 | 07:30 pm PT
Vietnam aims to free tourist areas of plastic waste
Vietnam will cut down 75 percent of its marine plastics and stop generating plastic waste in coastal tourist areas by 2030, the government says.
December 6, 2019 | 08:37 pm PT
Hoi An to outlaw single-use plastic
Ancient town Hoi An is restricting the use of single-use plastic items and plastic bags as it looks to boost sustainable tourism development.
November 13, 2019 | 11:29 pm PT
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