The launch formed a significant component of the Environment Day event, which was co-hosted on Sunday by the People’s Committee and pertinent state agencies operating within the district.
In light of the United Nations Environment Program’s leadership and the observance of World Environment Day (June 5th), an Environment Day event centered on the theme “Saying No to Non-biodegradable Plastic Bags and Single-use Plastics” was organized.
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| Recyclable bottles are displayed at a booth run by the Vietnam Women’s Union of District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, July 23, 2023. Photo: Tuoi Tre |
Raising Public Awareness for Environmental Protection
This event aims to generate greater public awareness about the importance of environmental protection. Attendees will be encouraged to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives, such as reducing the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags and single-use plastics. Additionally, the event will promote the proper sorting of garbage at its source.
Attendees at the Sunday event were encouraged to trade their recyclable waste for presents.
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| Local residents play games on waste classification at Environment Day held by authorities in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, July 23, 2023. Photo: Tuoi Tre |
During the event, participants received a comprehensive briefing on environmentally-friendly products. In addition, they engaged in various entertaining activities in order to obtain eco-friendly items as rewards.
Representatives from a diverse range of shopping establishments including two traditional wet markets, five supermarkets, and one shopping mall are committed to adopting environmentally-friendly practices by reducing the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags.
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| Kids paint paper bags and receive reusable bottles as gifts at Environment Day held by authorities in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, July 23, 2023. Photo: Tuoi Tre |
According to data from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam’s annual consumption of plastic bags exceeds 30 billion. On average, each household utilizes five plastic bags daily.
According to the ministry, a significant number of plastic bags are disposed of in landfills after a single use.
The cities of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the two largest metropolises in Vietnam, witness a staggering daily discharge of 80 metric tons of plastic waste. Plastic bags alone contribute to approximately 7-8 percent of this total.
In order to address the significant quantity of single-use plastic bags that are being discarded, the city administration of Ho Chi Minh Chinh City has implemented a comprehensive plan. This plan aims to accelerate our efforts in effectively managing, reducing, reusing, recycling, and treating plastic waste within the city over the period of 2022-2025, with a long-term vision extending to 2030.
The city is committed to reducing the usage of non-biodegradable plastic bags and single-use plastics by 2030.
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