The wishing of waste pickers in HoiAn

The wishing of waste pickers in HoiAn

During the COP26 meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh raised the issue of informal waste workers in Vietnam, particularly women, who receive low wages despite playing a crucial role in advancing the circular economy. Therefore, it is necessary to include these...
One more island with the plastic bag and SUP ban

One more island with the plastic bag and SUP ban

According to information from the Department of Culture, Information, and Tourism of Coto District, after one year of implementing the pilot project “Coto Island without Plastic Waste” (Project 175), the awareness, habits, and behaviors of residents and...
Every cup is now reusable at Starbuck stores

Every cup is now reusable at Starbuck stores

If you walk into a Starbucks in Napa, California, this week, you won’t get your coffee in a paper cup. The store is one of twelve in Napa and the nearby city of Petaluma to begin testing a new reusable model—including an option to take a free, reusable to-go cup home...
11 Most Impressive Plastic Bans Around The World

11 Most Impressive Plastic Bans Around The World

Plastic litters rivers, road sidings, and oceans. Initially, the material was lauded for its longevity—but its longevity is the problem. Single-use plastic, in particular, has been widely used as a hygienic alternative to reusable materials. Items like bottles,...