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VIETNAM ZERO WASTE FORUM 2026: CONNECTING LOCAL ACTION TO SYSTEMIC CHANGE

TrangNov 3, 20268 min read
VIETNAM ZERO WASTE FORUM 2026: CONNECTING LOCAL ACTION TO SYSTEMIC CHANGE

Connecting Actions for a Zero Waste Vietnam The Vietnam Zero Waste Forum is an annual event of the Vietnam Zero Waste Alliance (VZWA), providing a platform for member organizations, partners, government agencies, businesses, and communities to exchange experiences, showcase practical…

Da Nang Launches Waste Segregation and Organic Waste Management Project to Reduce Methane Emissions

TrangOct 21, 20265 min read
Da Nang Launches Waste Segregation and Organic Waste Management Project to Reduce Methane Emissions

Integrating Waste Segregation with Organic Waste Treatment Organic waste accounts for approximately 50–70% of municipal solid waste. When improperly managed, it can cause environmental pollution and release methane through anaerobic decomposition. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas with approximately 80…

More Than 254 Kilograms of Waste Collected on World Cleanup Day 2026

TrangSep 21, 20263 min read
More Than 254 Kilograms of Waste Collected on World Cleanup Day 2026

Joining Hands to Protect Public Spaces and Historical Sites Phu Dien Lake is located in a residential area of Phu Dien Ward, near the Phu Dien Martyrs’ Memorial and the historical site commemorating President Ho Chi Minh’s visit to Kieu…

Nurturing a Zero-Waste Lifestyle in Schools

TrangJul 29, 20265 min read
Nurturing a Zero-Waste Lifestyle in Schools

From sorting waste and reducing single-use plastics to turning food waste into organic fertilizer, schools across Da Nang are gradually incorporating environmentally friendly practices into their daily activities. These small but meaningful changes not only reduce the amount of waste…

An Invisible Crisis: The Hidden Environmental Impact of Pharmaceutical Waste

TrangJun 18, 20268 min read
An Invisible Crisis: The Hidden Environmental Impact of Pharmaceutical Waste

We often see modern medicine as a closed loop: we take a pill and feel better, and that’s where it ends. However, many chemicals in our medicines keep moving long after they leave our bodies. Today, pharmaceutical pollution is becoming…

Hội An’s Unique Market Where Waste Has Value

TrangJun 18, 20262 min read
Hội An’s Unique Market Where Waste Has Value

Waste can become a valuable resource when it is properly sorted and managed. This is the message at the heart of the “Waste Reduction Community Market”, an initiative led by Hoi An Eco Hub, a member of the Vietnam Zero…