BY 2030, 100% OF ORGANIC WASTE IN URBAN AREAS WILL BE RECYCLED
On June 07, 2022, the Prime Minister promulgates the Decision No. 687/QD-TTg approving the Scheme on development of circular economy in Vietnam.
According to this Decision, by 2025, to strive that 85% of generated plastic wastes will be reused, recycled and disposed of; 50% of marine plastic wastes will be reduced in comparison with the amount in the previous period; the production and use of non-biodegradable plastic bags and single-use plastic products will be gradually reduced in daily life; the recycling capacity of organic waste in urban and rural areas will be significantly increased.
By 2030, the rate of urban domestic solid waste collected and treated according to standards or technical regulations via the circular economy models will reach 50%; 100% of organic waste in urban areas and 70% of organic waste in rural areas will be recycled; the rate of urban wastewater collected and treated according to standards or technical regulations as prescribed in urban areas will be maximized; etc.
Besides, specific tasks and solutions for the implementation of the Scheme include propagating and raising the awareness about circular economy, requirements, policies and orientations to development of the circular economy for cadres, civil servants and public employees at all levels, enterprises and citizens; developing a separate plan for development of circular economy or integrating the development of circular economy into strategies, master plans and plans for development of sectors, fields or socio-economic development of localities; etc.
This Decision takes effect on the signing date.
