Tetra Pak becomes first carton packaging company to launch paper straws in Europe
11:36 | 16/07/2019 Science - Technology
Company will put its paper straw innovations into the public domain to encourage industry collaboration, and will also explore bio-degradable materials.
PM calls for drastic measures to control and reduce plastic waste
09:41 | 10/06/2019 Environment
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc emphasised the need to take practical and concrete measures to control and reduce plastic waste while launching a national campaign on plastic waste prevention in Hanoi on June 9.
Hanwha launches Solar-Powered Mekong River clean-up campaign in Vietnam
10:52 | 07/06/2019 Environment
(VEN) - In commemoration of World Environment Day on June 5, Hanwha, with support from the Vietnam Environment Administration and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), launched the “Clean Up Mekong” campaign in Vinh Long Province, Vietnam. The campaign will combat water pollution caused by floating waste in the Mekong River.
Tetra Pak Makes Dedicated Efforts to Build a Low Carbon, Circular Economy
11:31 | 05/06/2019 Environment
June 5th 2019, Tetra Pak, the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company, announces its Sustainability Report 2019 that highlights its strong commitment to build a low carbon, circular economy and a sustainability approach that covers the entire value chain, thereby reducing its climate change impact and eliminating carbon emissions from economies.
Various environmental activities to be held during Vietnam Seas and Island Week 2019
09:49 | 31/05/2019 Environment
A wide range of environmental protection activities are to be held during Vietnam Seas and Island Week 2019, scheduled for early next month, announced the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) on May 20.
Hanoi seeks France’s experience in clean water, waste treatment
16:09 | 26/05/2019 Environment
Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen The Hung expressed his delight at growing Vietnam-France ties during a working session in the capital city on May 22 with Jean Charles Nefgre, Politburo member of the French Communist Party (PCF).
Vietnam responds to International Day for Biological Diversity 2019
10:36 | 23/05/2019 Environment
An event promoting International Day for Biological Diversity 2019, themed “Our biodiversity, our food, our health”, took place in the northern province of Ninh Binh on May 22.
Seminar talks solid waste management in Southeast Asia
15:31 | 17/05/2019 Environment
French non-governmental organisation GRET Vietnam and partners held an international seminar in Hanoi on May 15 to discuss solid waste management in suburban, small and medium-sized urban areas in Southeast Asia, within the framework of a project on waste management in rural areas.
Finland helps Vietnam with waste management
15:39 | 13/05/2019 Environment
Leaders of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and a Finnish delegation led by Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto on May 10 discussed issues regarding global climate change, thus pushing ahead with bilateral cooperation plans in waste management and energy solutions.
PM calls for joint action to deal with plastic waste pollution
16:22 | 07/05/2019 Environment
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has written a letter urging joint action for a healthy, safe and sustainable living environment as well as dealing with pollution caused by plastic wastes.
