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With infinite recyclability and only taking 60 days to recycle a used beverage can into a new can, the choice and consumption of aluminium beverage can have been really creating a sustainable lifestyle, as well as supporting Vietnam to promote the circular economy. “In recent years, the MoNRE has put in significant effort into communication initiatives to support the government's environmental sustainability and anti-plastic policies and directives,” said Vu Minh Ly, deputy director at the MoNRE Communications Centre. … [Read more...] about Can Passes On, Earth Lives On campaign promoting use and recycling of aluminum cans

In a country with a tropical climate region like Việt Nam, snowfall is a rare weather phenomenon which sees tourists flocking to snowing areas to satisfy their curiosity. But these adverse weather conditions adds hardship to border guards who usually work outside all the time in remote mountainous areas. … [Read more...] about Mountain border turn white with snow, border guards work harder

The amount of domestic waste generated in Hanoi ranges from 5,500-6,000 tonnes per day, with plastic waste accounting for 8-10 percent. Because plastic waste is difficult to decompose, it has serious and long-term consequences on the soil, groundwater and ocean environment. For example, a plastic water bottle can last up to 10 centuries. … [Read more...] about Hanoi tackles plastic waste

Hanoi (VNA) – A development strategy is being drawn up for the building material industry for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, as the management and development of the sector are still facing a number of shortcomings. According to a report at a working session in Hanoi on June 18, the building material industry has continually been invested and developed over the past years. The design capacity and production output of some products have risen twice or thrice compared to 10 – 15 years ago. Thanks to product diversity and quality meeting developed countries’ standards, the sector has met the growing domestic demand and had its products exported. In particular, Vietnam is currently the fifth biggest cement manufacturer in the world, after China, India, the US, and Russia. Its cement output has doubled within 10 years, from 45.5 million tonnes in 2009 to about 100 million tonnes, turning the country from a cement and clinker importer to the world’s largest … [Read more...] about Development strategy for building material sector to be devised

Young people participate in a fundraising sales event organized by Saigon For Blue Dragon in Ho Chi Minh City, January 10, 2021. Photo: Nhat Thu / Tuoi Tre The organizing board also prepared paper bags, instead of plastic bags, while encouraging visitors to bring reusable bags to take their purchases home in order to reduce waste. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City youth raise fund for underprivileged children by selling used items