Under the plan, the total investment of VND29 trillion will be raised from different sources, including state budget and ODA. Of the sum, VND14.5 trillion will be used for technology transfer of solid waste settlement, including VND9.5 trillion for technology transfer of two treatment plants and VND5 trillion for building a new plant with daily capacity of 2,000 tonnes. The remainder will be pumped into technical technology development for solid waste treatment facilities, including in the Da Phuoc area, and management activities of the treatment in all districts. At present, up to 9,300 tonnes of household waste are daily discharged in the city per day. HCM City is gradually reducing waste burial and increasingly use incinerators. … [Read more...] about HCM City needs USD1.25 billion for solid waste treatment by 2025
Reduce food waste
Eco-conscious startup makes handbags from discarded plastic bags
“During the social distancing period, I read the news and noticed that more people were ordering food delivery, and use of plastics had spiked, so I wanted to help reduce the amount of plastic thrown away," the 25-year-old tells Việt Nam News. … [Read more...] about Eco-conscious startup makes handbags from discarded plastic bags
City reaches 12 of 18 pollution-reduction goals
Residents, particularly students and migrant workers, should be encouraged to change their daily habits to support environmental protection activities, such as saving water, using solar batteries, and limiting the use of plastic bags and extracting groundwater. … [Read more...] about City reaches 12 of 18 pollution-reduction goals
HCM City to improve solutions to climate change response
The People’s Committee has been implementing a plan on household solid waste classification at source since 2017, and people are gradually getting into the habit of separating their wastes before dumping them, making recycling and treatment easier. … [Read more...] about HCM City to improve solutions to climate change response
Facts about renewable energy
A solar farm in the southwestern border area. In the middle of November, the 38th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting, agreed to increase the proportion of renewable energy to 23% in the energy resource structure and reduce the energy intensity - used to measure the energy inefficiency in the economy - to 32% by 2025. In addition, 10 ASEAN member countries, including Vietnam, will continue building a roadmap on renewable energy development through programs and plans to reach targets. … [Read more...] about Facts about renewable energy
