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Tourists discard hundreds of tons of plastic waste each year in Vietnam: report

Tourists discard hundreds of tons of plastic waste each year in Vietnam: report

The amount of plastic waste generated by tourists in Vietnam was 116,000 tons in 2019 before the onset of Covid and the figure is estimated to triple by 2030, a new report shows.
A zero-waste lifestyle is easier than you think

A zero-waste lifestyle is easier than you think

Instead of taking plastic bags to the market, I carry boxes and net bags for everything from vegetables and meat to rice and pepper.
July 22, 2022 | 06:41 pm PT
US plastic recycling rate drops to close to 5 pct: report

US plastic recycling rate drops to close to 5 pct: report

The rate of plastic waste recycling in the United States fell to between 5 percent-6 percent in 2021 as some countries stopped accepting U.S. waste exports and as plastic waste generation surged to new highs, according to a report released on Wednesday.
May 4, 2022 | 06:13 pm PT
Hong Kong's mandatory Covid testing in schools fuels plastic waste woes

Hong Kong's mandatory Covid testing in schools fuels plastic waste woes

A Hong Kong government rule that all school students and staff take daily Covid-19 tests will add massively to the city's plastic waste problem.
April 28, 2022 | 11:48 pm PT
An immediate plastic bag ban is possible

An immediate plastic bag ban is possible

Readers cheered a decision to ban single-use plastic bags in malls and supermarkets from 2026, but said it should be applied sooner and in more places.
April 21, 2022 | 06:42 pm PT
Dutch-built barge collects garbage in Can Tho River

Dutch-built barge collects garbage in Can Tho River

A barge that automatically collects garbage from the water made by a Dutch environmental organization was put into operation in the Can Tho River in the Mekong Delta Friday.
April 8, 2022 | 09:38 pm PT
World must work together to tackle plastic ocean threat: WWF

World must work together to tackle plastic ocean threat: WWF

Plastic has infiltrated all parts of the ocean and is now found "in the smallest plankton up to the largest whale" wildlife group WWF said on Tuesday (Feb 8), calling for urgent efforts to create an international treaty on plastics.
February 7, 2022 | 06:49 pm PT
United States is world's biggest plastic polluter, report finds

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.
December 1, 2021 | 05:28 pm PT
In major ocean polluter Philippines, group turns plastic waste into planks

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.
October 25, 2021 | 12:09 am PT
Stop the flow of Vietnam's plastics into oceans

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

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?

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

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

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
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