Vietnam aims to reuse, recycle and treat 85% of plastic waste by 2025
(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam will reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions per GDP by at least 15% by 2030 compared to 2014, to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, according to the newly-approved Circular Economy Development Project.
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According to the project approved by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai, the circular economy model will support building a greener lifestyle and promoting sustainable consumption. It sets the goal of reusing, recycling and treating 85% of generated plastic waste; reducing 50% of plastic waste in seas and oceans; gradually reducing production and use of non-biodegradable plastic bags and disposable plastic products in daily life by 2025.
By 2030, 50% of urban domestic solid waste will be collected and treated through circular economy models; 100% of organic waste in urban areas and 70% of organic waste in rural areas will be recycled.
By 2025, circular economy projects will begin and be effective to the economy, society, technology and the environment.
Vietnam will boost exchanges with foreign donors and international organizations to seek opportunities to access knowledge, skills and resources for circular economy development, project stated.