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Businesses in the field of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) have been the pioneers in transiting to a circular economy model. Enterprises need to build a roadmap for circular strategy from a senior management perspective, following steps such as improvement in the production process, product and business model, Brendan Edgerton, Director of Circular Economy under the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) recommended. An overview of the workshop. Photo: VCCI Speaking at the circular economy-related workshop on October 14, Edgerton said about 8.6% of production volume in the world has been made following the circular model. If the enterprise lacks close supervision of this roadmap, the number of resources consumed by 2060 is estimated to double that of 2015. The circular economy is a model of using limited resources of water, energy, raw materials, and food towards efficiency, and higher value than the linear economy. Sharing his views at …

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The 500 meter road-stretches alongside of Red River in Phuc Tan ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi becomes an art street thanks to the initiative of the People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem district. The 500 meter road-stretches alongside of Red River in Phuc Tan ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi becomes an art street thanks to the initiative of the People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem district. Once dumpsite of the neighborhood, the road is now turned into an interesting photo venue for young people. According to painter Tran Hau Yen The, 16 domestic and foreign artists were involved in the creation of the artworks Artwork made from recycled materials is not only intended to entertain local residents, but also to raise awareness about environmental production. Artist Vu Xuan Dong's boats, four in all, are made from 10,000 plastic bottles reminiscent of the once bustling Red River quay more than 100 years ago. A …

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Harvesting rice in Dong Ich commune of Lap Thach district, Vinh Phuc province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is ready to coordinate with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and international partners to achieve the targets of this year’s World Food Day (October 16), an official has said. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Quoc Doanh made the remark at a ceremony marking the 41st World Food Day and the 76th anniversary of FAO in Hanoi on October 15. The World Food Day 2021, themed “Our actions are our future - Better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life”, aims to improve awareness of the demand for support for the transition to more effective, flexible, and sustainable food systems. It is also meant to call for joint actions to ensure that food systems are able to supply safe food with reasonable prices and adequate nutrition so that people everywhere can enjoy a dynamic and healthy life. Doanh said …

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