BY 2025, 100% OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PLASTIC BAGS AND PACKAGING WILL BE USED AT SUPERMARKETS
On July 22, 2021, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 1316/QD-TTg approving the scheme for strengthening management of plastic wastes in Vietnam.
According to this Decision, specific objectives of the scheme as below: 100% of environmentally friendly plastic bags and packaging will be used at shopping centers and supermarkets for domestic purposes as replacement for non-biodegradable plastic bags; 85% of generated plastic wastes will be collected, reused, recycled and disposed of; 50% of marine plastic wastes will be reduced; 100% of tourist attractions, tourist accommodation establishments and hotels will not use non-biodegradable plastic bags and single-use plastic products; etc.
The Prime Minister specifies tasks and solutions to implement the scheme, including: Investigate, survey and assess the situation of generation, collection and treatment of plastic wastes; Implement training, communication and international cooperation on plastic waste management; Research on, apply technologies and deploy models and activities related to the management of plastic wastes and the production of environmentally friendly products.
This Decision takes effect on the signing date.
