Environmental News

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

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, ...

Applying Lidar technology in air pollution monitoring

08/05/2024
Lidar is an effective technique for finding and monitoring air pollution emission sources. By providing precise and thorough data, this technology assists managers in developing plans to minimise pollution emissions.

Earth Day, April 22: Against plastic!

22/04/2024
The Global Earth Day theme is "Planet vs Plastic", setting a target of reducing plastic by 60% by 2040.

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC): Responding to the National Week of Safe Water and Environmental Sanitation

22/04/2024
The HCMC People's Committee has released a plan to celebrate the National Week of Safe Water and Environmental Sanitation in the region in 2024 by planning and executing events aimed at increasing community awareness of the significance of ...

Looking for ways to reduce plastic pollution

20/04/2024
Worldwide, plastic pollution is a severe environmental issue. The participation of all people will be necessary to solve this situation. Every nation, at every level of growth, needs a tremendous deal of practical creativity and adaptability.

Steel and Cement Industries catch Green!

11/04/2024
Steel and cement production are said to be significant carbon emitters. Facing the challenge of reducing emissions and aiming for a net zero emission target by 2050 requires enterprises to change and innovate from thinking to production lines.

Quang Tri: Implement many solutions to improve the efficiency of domestic waste management

11/04/2024
The management of domestic waste can significantly benefit localities and contribute to socio-economic development, thus promoting the implementation of advanced solutions for Quang Tri Green.

Instructions for collecting pesticide packages after use

14/03/2024
Under the Law, the collection and handling of pesticide packaging after use must follow the rules of the Plant Protection and Quarantine Law as well as hazardous waste management standards. The law's negative impact on environmental protection. ...

Quang Ninh: Recycle foam as construction material

12/03/2024
In brackish and saline water aquaculture, floating foam is made by switching materials. More than 6.85 million foam buoys in Quang Ninh province need to be transformed into conformable HDPE plastic foam. Consequently, communities must devise a ...

Quang Tri: Increase the practicality of domestic waste management

12/03/2024
Aware of environmental preservation and critical concerns, Quang Tri province has adopted several waste management solutions in recent years, resulting in favourable outcomes that contribute to the province's long-term socio-economic growth.

The requirement for safe and responsible usage of pesticides.

06/03/2024
Pesticides are necessary tools in agriculture. However, pesticide misuse can have severe effects on human health, the environment, and the quality of agricultural goods.

Encourage the development and use of biological pesticides.

01/03/2024
November 2, 2023, in Ho Chi Minh City. The Plant Protection Department (VPD) hosted a conference titled "Development of production and use of bio-pesticides" in both live and online formats, chaired by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural ...

Localities apply new regulations on Waste Management

01/03/2024
Multiple provinces and localities adopted and implemented new waste management legislation simultaneously, which complied with the terms of the Environmental Protection Law.

North Central Coast of Vietnam promotes the collection of pesticide packages used!

26/02/2024
The Kim Binh Commune People's Committee has implemented many positive and practical solutions, including maintaining and promoting the collection of pesticide packaging after use in the area, which is given special attention by the locality. ...

Hoa Binh: The Farmer Union protects the agricultural environment!

24/02/2024
At all levels, the Hoa Binh Provincial Farmers' Association encourages propaganda work to motivate authorities and farmer members to conserve the rural environment and react proactively to climate change, therefore creating environmental ...

Ha Tinh: Farmers in Xuan Vien commune participate in sustainability actions!

23/02/2024
The Xuân Viên commune Farmers' Association of Nghi Xuân district has focused on propaganda, advocacy, and guiding members and farmers to perform good environmental hygiene work, as well as programs, plans for waste collection, sorting, and ...

Find solutions to use pesticides to ensure food safety properly

23/02/2024
On the afternoon of December 8, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Economic and Urban Newspaper, in collaboration with the Vietnam Eco-Friendly Products Manufacturers Association (EPMA), organised a seminar, "Food safety in agricultural production". Industry ...

Farmers protect the environment to cope with climate change.

22/02/2024
Recently, Tan Loc commune, Thoi Binh district, built many tanks to collect empty bottles and packaging of pesticides after use, bringing positive effects in protecting public health. Protect the environment, proactively respond to climate change, ...