Plastic pollution in coastal area: reported Microplastics contamination at beaches, lakes and channels in the central city reached serious levels with100 plastic items found in one cubic metre – up to five times higher than the average microplastic contaminated sites in the world.

Efforts made to reduce plastic waste in oceans

Great strides have been made in the past to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the ocean around Việt Nam, but more effort is needed to tackle the growing problem. 

Hà Nội to inspect firm after environmental workers strike The Hà Nội’s People’s Committee has sent a team of inspectors to investigate the operation of Minh Quân High Technology Development and Investment JSC following a recent environmental workers’ strike.

In search of the 'zero waste' holy grail

Hội An and Chàm Islands keen to become the first in Việt Nam to reach target of emitting zero waste

Small modern apartment in Hong Kong with all comfort and storage space - "Carol Interior Design" Small modern apartment in Hong Kong with all comfort and storage space - "Carol Interior Design"

Vietnamese green thumb in Frankfurt

In a small garden on the outskirts of Frankfurt am Main, a city in western Germany, a variety of flowers are in full bloom. It is the work of Vũ Thái Hà, who holds a master’s degree in Education from the Goethe Frankfurt am Main University and is now working in the country’s education sector.

HCM City reduces illegal littering after two-year effort

Nearly VNĐ20 billion (US$863,000) in fines has been collected from 10,848 cases involving illegal discharge of waste, following a two-year effort in HCM City to encourage people not to throw waste into waterways and public spaces.

Trash for trees

Hoàng Quý Bình founded 'Green Life' with the aspiration of protecting the environment in 2018. It all started by exchanging recyclable waste for lovely little ornamental trees. Bình’s project has since been a perfect example of the saying: “Great things come from small beginning”.

Côn Đảo protects water resources as spectre of shortage looms The Côn Đảo District People’s Committee has taken a number of measures to protect freshwater sources and groundwater to ensure inhabitants of the island district do not face a shortage.

Illegal dumping in public still plagues Hà Nội

Abandoned waste piles still exist on many roads, according to the municipal Department of Construction, and authorities at all levels have failed to effectively prevent this.