Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A workshop introducing Japan’s advanced waste treatment technology was held at the Saigon Innovation Hub (SIHUB) in Ho Chi Minh City by the SIHUB and Japanese MILAI Group on January 7. The closed technology is designed so as not to emit carbon dioxide during the process from transportation to disposal of organic waste. It is able to turn organic waste into electricity and fertilisers depending on people’s demands, with each device holding the capacity to handle between 100kg and 25 tonnes of garbage per day. The technology can be used in sea and island regions, as well as rural and urban areas, saving costs from waste transportation. A project to launch the technology is backed by Japan’s Ministry of Environment and managed by the country’s Global Environment Centre Foundation, with its effects proven after a five-month test in HCM City’s Thu Duc agricultural product wholesale market. –VNA … [Read more...] about Japanese group presents advanced recycling technology
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VN encourages plastic waste recycling
In the last 10 years, despite witnessing a 15 – 20 percent growth annually, the Vietnamese plastic industry has imported up to 80 percent material for manufacturing. According to Mr. Ho Duc Lam, Chairman of the Vietnam Plastic Association, this result showed that Vietnam can only create end-products and has not paid much attention to the development of plastic recycling. This leads to a heavy dependence on imported material. Therefore, Mr. Lam suggested that the government should better foster plastic recycling activities among domestic businesses, while encouraging citizens to smartly use this material, to properly categorize their plastic waste. This, in turn, greatly aids the recycling process later. Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen The Chinh, Head of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, said that in order to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the community, especially single-use plastic bags, the government must issue the … [Read more...] about VN encourages plastic waste recycling
Netherlands to help Vietnam recycle waste for production
(VEN) - Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Elsbeth Akkerman recently pledged her country’s help for Vietnam in building a circular economy. ‘Nothing is waste’ Speaking at a conference on bilateral economic cooperation, Ambassador Akkerman explained that circular economy refers to a production process in which waste is recycled for use as manufacturing materials to minimize adverse impacts on the environment, protect the ecosystem and human health. Therus Gieling, a representative of GC International, said that with its motto “Nothing is waste”, the organization has carried out various projects to collect and recycle solid and liquid waste for use in the Netherlands and many other countries. GC International also conducts research and assesses possibilities to reuse waste, proposes ideas, studies the feasibility of projects and organizes their implementation, while at the same time lobbying for funds from governmental, political and social … [Read more...] about Netherlands to help Vietnam recycle waste for production
HCM City leads in waste management and treatment
Phan Xuan Dung, head of the committee, noted the Southern economic hub is also taking the lead in waste classification across its 24 districts, and in the promotion of businesses’ investments in advanced waste treatment technologies. Director of the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Toan Thang Dung said the city will need to further reduce the rate of buried waste while increasing the rate of incineration, particularly in turning waste into electricity. Huynh Cach Mang, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Council, said the city will issue prices of garbage collection services this May, adding that local efforts have been poured into the treatment of industrial wastewater. Industrial wastewater is planned to be treated in 11 drainage basins, of which two are under construction and two are calling for investments. Local industrial parks have their own wastewater assessment centers to send data to the municipal Department of … [Read more...] about HCM City leads in waste management and treatment
Vietnam urged to control ocean plastic waste
VietNamNet Bridge - A survey by the Marine Environment Survey and Natural Resources Control Agency found that plastic waste, including domestic land litter and marine waste, is polluting the marine environment in the sea areas of Quang Binh – Hai Phong, Da Nang – Quang Nam and Ba Ria-Vung Tau – HCM City. Land litter is polluting coastal areas Land litter is mostly from urbanization and industrialization in coastal areas. In the Quang Ninh - Hai Phong area, for example, waste water from industrial facilities goes directly into the sea without any treatment. Domestic waste water is also untreated and discharged directly to lakes and rivers in the locality. Solid waste is not fully treated, but is mostly buried. Some dumping grounds in Ha Long City, including Ha Lam and Ha Khau, are always overloaded. Local people also have the habit of throwing garbage into the bay. The domestic waste water of Da Nang City is collected and treated before it reaches rivers … [Read more...] about Vietnam urged to control ocean plastic waste