An environmental service worker classifies garbage at a landfill in Thái Bình Province’s Vũ Hội Commune, some 120km southeast of Hà Nội. The large amount of garbage has caused environmental pollution, but no measures have been taken to solve the problem. — VNA/VNS Photo Thế DuyệtViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — In 2017, up to 38,000 tonnes of municipal waste is generated a day in Việt Nam and a lack of proper solutions to the waste problem is harming the urban environment. A group of specialists, including Lê Hoàng Anh, Mạc Thị Minh Trà and Nguyễn Thị Bích Loan, from the Northern Centre for Environmental Monitoring Portal under the Việt Nam Environment Administration discovered municipal solid waste in the country increases 10 to 16 per cent each year. Hà Nội, HCM City, Đà Nẵng and Hải Phòng account for 45.24 per cent of solid … [Read more...] about Solid waste treatment remains questionable
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HCM City to open bids for waste treatment plant
Hazardous medical and industrial waste is treated at Dong Thanh Waste Treatment Site in HCM City’s Hoc Mon District. (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City has invited local and foreign companies to bid on a waste treatment plants that is expected to reduce pollution and contribute to a greener and more beautiful urban area. The city discharges 8,000 tonnes to 8,500 tonnes of household waste per day, not including industrial and construction solid waste, according to the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment. For the long term, waste incineration technology is the best waste treatment method as it adds a source of electric power and reduces pollution. The city’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment, in announcing the basic criteria for bidders of the city’s waste treatment project, said the plant that would be able to treat 1,000 tonnes of unsorted waste per day, with treatment cost of under 21 USD per tonne. … [Read more...] about HCM City to open bids for waste treatment plant
City to open bids for waste-treatment plant
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City has invited local and foreign companies to bid on waste treatment plants that are expected to reduce pollution and contribute to a greener and more beautiful urban area. The city discharges 8,000 tonnes to 8,500 tonnes of household waste per day, not including industrial and construction solid waste, according to the HCM City Department of Natural Resources and Environment. For the long term, waste incineration technology is the best waste treatment method as it adds a source of electric power and reduces pollution. The city’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment, in announcing the basic criteria for bidders of the city’s waste treatment project, said the plant that would be able to treat 1,000 tonnes of unsorted waste per day, with treatment cost of under US$21 per tonne. Bidders are required to submit documents on machinery and equipment, and to ensure that the plant will operate normally during maintenance, repairs … [Read more...] about City to open bids for waste-treatment plant
Vietnam finds solutions to thoroughly handle daily-life solid waste
The Hanoitimes - There is an urgent need for new technologies that reduce the burden of waste burial to help save land resources, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology. Hanoi issues bigger fines for solid waste violations Solutions for solid waste management to be examined Mobile app to help classify solid waste at home The management of daily-life solid waste has not meet the requirements of environmental protection; thus, Vietnam is finding solutions to thoroughly handle daily-life solid waste in a safer way. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan made the statement at the conference 'Discussing solutions and models of solid waste treatment technology' in Hanoi on December 21. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan speaks at the conference. Photo: Anh Kiet Deputy Minister Vo Tuan Nhan said the fast growth of the economy and population have resulted in a steep increase in solid waste, adding … [Read more...] about Vietnam finds solutions to thoroughly handle daily-life solid waste
New technologies needed to improve waste treatment: seminar
Workers sort plastic waste for recycling in Lao Cai province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The application of new waste treatment technologies is now a national urgent requirement amidst the mounting waste volume and shortcomings of current disposal methods, heard a seminar held in Hanoi on December 21. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan said that the fast growth of the economy and population have resulted in a steep increase in solid waste. According to reports from provinces and cities nationwide, urban areas generate about 38,000 tonnes of solid waste per day, while rural areas produce another 32,000 tonnes, with only 85 percent and 40-55 percent of waste collected, respectively. In many remote areas, the collection and treatment of solid waste is very difficult. Most waste is directly dumped into the environment or in makeshift landfills that do not meet environmental protection standards. The transport of solid waste is also facing obstacles … [Read more...] about New technologies needed to improve waste treatment: seminar