Tag Archives: Recycle

2026 PLASTICS MARKET ANALYSIS: THE TRANSITION FROM VIRGIN TO RECYCLED MATERIALS

1. Overview of the 2026 Plastics Market Context As we move through 2026, the global and Vietnamese plastics industries are no longer operating under the traditional linear “Take-Make-Dispose” model. The strict enforcement of the Global Plastics Treaty and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has transformed plastic from a cheap commodity into a product heavily…

PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND EARLY INTERVENTION: STRENGTHENING VIETNAM’S ENVIRONMENTAL SHIELD

Legislative Context and New Vision (The 2020 Law on Environmental Protection) The implementation of policies and laws on environmental protection (EP) in Vietnam has always been a major challenge, given the rapid pace of industrialization, urbanization, and the growing demand for economic development. The Law on Environmental Protection 2020, effective from January 1, 2022, was…

The “Dark Side” Behind India’s $1.5 Billion E-Waste Recycling Industry

India’s e-waste recycling sector has grown into a $1.56 billion industry by 2023, fueled by booming consumer demand for electronic devices and government incentives. Yet behind this impressive growth lies a “dark side” — where millions of impoverished workers labor in hazardous conditions for meager pay, operating almost entirely outside the legal system. A Vast…

The Reality and Consequences of the Plastic Pollution Crisis

Plastic pollution has become a global crisis, threatening the environment, human health, and the economy. Over 460 million tons of plastic are produced annually, with approximately 20 million tons leaking into the environment. According to the OECD, without strong solutions, plastic waste is projected to reach 1.7 billion tons by 2060, causing cumulative damages of…

EPPIC Project – The Plastics Innovation Challenge

On September 11, 2025, in Hanoi, UNDP Vietnam and the Norwegian Embassy, with support from the Government of Norway, collaborated with the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development & Environment) to hold a summary workshop for the EPPIC (Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge) Project. The project, which has been…

H&M Subsidiary Plans $1 Billion Investment in Fabric Recycling Complex in Binh Dinh

Syre Group plans to invest $1 billion to build a fabric recycling complex in Binh Dinh, aiming to make Vietnam the first global hub for circular, high-tech textile and garment production. During a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 23, Ms. Susanna Campbell, Chairwoman of Sweden’s Syre Group, stated that the group…