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Circular No. 07/2025/TT-BTNMT: officially promulgates the recycling cost norms (Fs)

Circular No. 07/2025/TT-BTNMT: officially promulgates the recycling cost norms (Fs)

Thua Thien Hue Province Implements Waste Sorting at Source, Heading Towards a Plastic-Reduced City

Thua Thien Hue Province Implements Waste Sorting at Source, Heading Towards a Plastic-Reduced City

Merging Two Ministries: The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will be in operation from March 1, 2025

Merging Two Ministries: The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will be in operation from March 1, 2025

2023 National Environmental Status Report: “Rural Environment - Current Situation and Solutions”

2023 National Environmental Status Report: “Rural Environment - Current Situation and Solutions”

20/02/2025
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued a framework to guide, support district-level People’s Committees in developing Plans/Scheme managing solid waste in the area

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued a framework to guide, support district-level People’s Committees in developing Plans/Scheme managing solid waste in the area

20/02/2025
EPR - Several new amendments have been made to align with and facilitate businesses under Decree No. 05/2025/NĐ-CP

EPR - Several new amendments have been made to align with and facilitate businesses under Decree No. 05/2025/NĐ-CP

20/02/2025
The Earth Hour 2025 message and the communication design materials for individuals, localities, units, organizations,...: “Green Transition - Green Future”

The Earth Hour 2025 message and the communication design materials for individuals, localities, units, organizations,...: “Green Transition - Green Future”

20/02/2025
[ 2025 - Updated ] List of 2166 greenhouse gas-emitting facilities subject to greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory according to Decision No. 13/2024/QĐ-TTg

[ 2025 - Updated ] List of 2166 greenhouse gas-emitting facilities subject to greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory according to Decision No. 13/2024/QĐ-TTg

20/02/2025
The Deputy Prime Minister approved the Scheme on Establishing and Developing the Carbon Market in Vietnam, officially operating from 2029

The Deputy Prime Minister approved the Scheme on Establishing and Developing the Carbon Market in Vietnam, officially operating from 2029

20/02/2025
Tang Nhon Phu A Ward (Thu Duc City): Organizes a hands-on activity on composting organic waste from leftover food, vegetables, fruit peels, ... in household waste after waste sorting!

Tang Nhon Phu A Ward (Thu Duc City): Organizes a hands-on activity on composting organic waste from leftover food, vegetables, fruit peels, ... in household waste after waste sorting!

16/02/2025
UEH Mekong Green Unitour: 600 high school students participate in a sustainable career counseling program, experience technologies, exchange waste for gifts,...!

UEH Mekong Green Unitour: 600 high school students participate in a sustainable career counseling program, experience technologies, exchange waste for gifts,...!

16/02/2025
Part 8 - Documents for EPR guidelines: preparing, declaring, and analyzing packaging products recycling results, waste management,... in Viet Nam

Part 8 - Documents for EPR guidelines: preparing, declaring, and analyzing packaging products recycling results, waste management,... in Viet Nam

29/06/2024
Appendix IX of Circular 02/2022/TT-BTNMT contains a collection of related forms and documentation that implement EPR laws, including responsibilities for recycling items, packaging, and waste disposal. 
Part 07 - EPR: Q&A is addressed by The EPR National Assembly regarding policy

Part 07 - EPR: Q&A is addressed by The EPR National Assembly regarding policy

28/06/2024
Compilation of frequent questions about the EPR policy for manufacturers and importers, cited by A Chau Environment from the National EPR information portal.
Part 6 - EPR: Percentage - Standard - Regulations Recycling applicable to packaging products in Viet Nam effective from January 1, 2024

Part 6 - EPR: Percentage - Standard - Regulations Recycling applicable to packaging products in Viet Nam effective from January 1, 2024

28/06/2024
Mandatory recycling rate and recycling specifications - Regulations applicable to: Packaging groups: 10% - 22% (depending on type) Battery and rechargeable battery groups: 8% and 12% (depending on type) Lubricating oil group: 15% Tyre group: 5%
Part 5: Outline of the Fs analysis formula - Producer donate to the Vietnam Eco-Protection Fund for Implementing EPR.

Part 5: Outline of the Fs analysis formula - Producer donate to the Vietnam Eco-Protection Fund for Implementing EPR.

27/06/2024
F = R x V x Fs, is the total amount of funds that producers must pay to the Vietnam Environmental Protection Fund for each type of product and packaging
Part 4: What are the EPR duties for disposable batteries?

Part 4: What are the EPR duties for disposable batteries?

26/06/2024
Manufacturers and importers are required to implement Extended Producer Responsibility - EPR regulations for disposable batteries, which extend beyond battery production and include responsibility for managing battery waste post-use. 
Part 3 - EPR: Pesticide and Medicine Packaging Manufacturers have to handle in Vietnam

Part 3 - EPR: Pesticide and Medicine Packaging Manufacturers have to handle in Vietnam

26/06/2024
Decree 08/2022/ND-CP establishes restrictions for product lists, packaging, and contribution levels to promote waste treatment. This order requires producers (manufacturers and importers) to declare and make financial payments to the Vietnam ...
Part 1: What is EPR? And EPR Roadmap in Viet Nam?

Part 1: What is EPR? And EPR Roadmap in Viet Nam?

25/06/2024
Synonyms concepts such as Social Responsibility, Environmental Responsibility and Consumer Responsibility of manufacturers, and recently, another term mentioned is "Extended Producer Responsibility" (EPR). Although not new in the world, what is EPR, ...
Part 2 - EPR and Solutions: Forms of implementing Extended Producer Responsibility in Vietnam!

Part 2 - EPR and Solutions: Forms of implementing Extended Producer Responsibility in Vietnam!

24/06/2024
The form of implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility - EPR is stipulated in the Law on Environmental Protection No. 72/2020/QH14 (Vietnam), including responsibility for recycling products, packaging, collection and waste treatment in ...
Register at the Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2024 exhibition to collect and recycle various items like lubricants, batteries, and tyres.

Register at the Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2024 exhibition to collect and recycle various items like lubricants, batteries, and tyres.

21/06/2024
482 Units from 23 Countries participated in the Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2024 Exhibition, held from June 20 to 22, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC). Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2024 aims to connect the Vietnamese ...

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