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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

Plastic bottles can last for 10 centuries The Department of Natural Resources and Environment not only cooperates with the Department of Industry and Trade in urging supermarkets, shops, and businesses to replace nylon bags with environmentally friendly products, but also coordinates with Tetra Pak Vietnam Joint Stock Company, Lagom Vietnam Joint Stock Company, and a number of recycling units on collection, sorting and recycling milk cartons at Hanoi schools. … [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

Especially, three remains found with personal items show that the three fallen soldiers are Nguyen Van Sa, born in 1949 in Hong Phong commune, Tan Yen district, Ha Bac province, who died on January 24, 1968; Nguyen Huu Dao, born in 1940 in Tan Dan commune, Que Vo district, Ha Ba province, who died on January 26, 1968; and Nguyen Dinh Pham. … [Read more...] about Three more fallen troop identified

Ceramic products in various shapes are put up for sale at a fundraising event organized by Saigon For Blue Dragon in Ho Chi Minh City, January 10, 2021. Photo: Huu Huong / Tuoi Tre “I join the event because this is a very meaningful activity, contributing to both helping children in need and encouraging recycling to protect the environment,” said Luc Thi My Duyen, a young visitor from District 5, Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City youth raise fund for underprivileged children by selling used items