{"id":71115,"date":"2025-01-03T12:33:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T12:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thespiron.com\/?p=71115"},"modified":"2025-01-05T07:07:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T07:07:17","slug":"glass-recycling-in-vietnam-challenges-and-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thespiron.com\/vi\/glass-recycling-in-vietnam-challenges-and-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Glass Recycling in Vietnam: Challenges and Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Glass Waste Lasts Forever, But Only 15% Is Recycled<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Glass waste is one of the most environmentally persistent materials, yet in Vietnam, only 15% of it is recycled. This was the key takeaway from the seminar titled <em>\u201cGlass Recycling in Vietnam,\u201d<\/em> hosted by the Southeast Asia Institute of Environmental Economics on January 15.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Permanent Environmental Issue<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Speaking at the event, Mr. Mai Thanh Dung, Deputy Director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment), emphasized the gravity of the issue:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGlass waste is permanent; if it is not recycled, it will remain in the environment indefinitely. Therefore, more attention must be given to glass recycling,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71116\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71116\" class=\"wp-image-71116 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thespiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC01212-compressed-1705391986897.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thespiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC01212-compressed-1705391986897.jpg 710w, https:\/\/thespiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC01212-compressed-1705391986897-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71116\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mr. Mai Thanh Dung, Deputy Director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, spoke at the seminar.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Glass makes up 4% of the total solid urban waste in Vietnam, while organic waste accounts for 67%. Despite its recyclability, the rate of glass recycling remains the lowest among packaging materials. For instance, while aluminum cans boast a recycling rate of over 70% and plastic bottles achieve rates of 32-45%, glass lags far behind at just 15%.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Barriers to Recycling Glass<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>According to Mr. H\u1ed3 \u0110\u1ee9c Th\u00f4ng, a representative from the Southeast Asia Institute of Environmental Economics, several factors contribute to the low recycling rate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Insufficient Infrastructure:<\/strong> Vietnam lacks a comprehensive collection system for glass waste. There are few dedicated recycling bins, and much of the waste is improperly disposed of.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Market Demand:<\/strong> A survey found that only 6% of scrap collection businesses purchase used glass bottles. This low demand provides little incentive for collectors and scavengers to gather glass waste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Collection Costs:<\/strong> The cost of collecting glass waste is often higher than importing recycled glass materials. For instance, local clear glass scrap costs between 2,250\u20132,500 VND\/kg, while imported clear glass scrap costs only 1,800\u20132,100 VND\/kg. This makes importing a more attractive option for large-scale manufacturers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_71117\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71117\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71117\" src=\"https:\/\/thespiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC01409-compressed-1705392059705.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thespiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC01409-compressed-1705392059705.jpg 710w, https:\/\/thespiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC01409-compressed-1705392059705-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mr. H\u1ed3 \u0110\u1ee9c Th\u00f4ng, from the Southeast Asia Institute of Environmental Economics, presented the report &#8220;Glass Recycling in Vietnam: Challenges and Policy Recommendations.&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Proposed Solutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>For the Government:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Promote Eco-Friendly Design:<\/strong> Develop policies to encourage the design of sustainable glass packaging, such as colorless glass and recyclable labels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set Minimum Recycled Content Requirements:<\/strong> Mandate that a certain percentage of packaging materials must come from recycled inputs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Introduce Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR):<\/strong> From January 2024, producers must take more responsibility for the lifecycle of their products, including waste collection and recycling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><strong>For Businesses:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Establish Centralized Collection Systems:<\/strong> Companies could create collection points at major retailers, bars, and restaurants to gather used glass.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leverage Existing Recycling Networks:<\/strong> Encourage waste collectors and recyclers already handling aluminum, plastic, and paper to also include glass in their operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CSR and Environmental Funds:<\/strong> Businesses can integrate glass recycling into their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, improving waste management and supporting disadvantaged waste workers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_71118\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71118\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71118\" src=\"https:\/\/thespiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/413921449_343243481844745_110605-1705392114208.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thespiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/413921449_343243481844745_110605-1705392114208.jpg 710w, https:\/\/thespiron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/413921449_343243481844745_110605-1705392114208-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-71118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The delegates engaged in discussions at the seminar.<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><strong>For the Public:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Education campaigns can encourage people to sort glass waste at the source, making collection and recycling more efficient.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Way Forward<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although glass waste recycling in Vietnam faces significant challenges, experts believe these can be overcome with better infrastructure, stronger policies, and active collaboration among stakeholders. Both businesses and the government must play their parts in creating a sustainable recycling system that minimizes environmental harm and promotes circularity.<\/p>\n<p>The seminar concluded with a call for further pilot programs to test and refine solutions, ensuring they are practical and effective in Vietnam\u2019s unique context.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/daibieunhandan.vn\/thuy-tinh-ton-tai-vinh-vien-nhung-ty-le-tai-che-chi-dat-15-post357666.html\">Th\u1ee7y tinh t\u1ed3n t\u1ea1i v\u0129nh vi\u1ec5n nh\u01b0ng t\u1ef7 l\u1ec7 t\u00e1i ch\u1ebf ch\u1ec9 \u0111\u1ea1t 15% | B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea1i bi\u1ec3u Nh\u00e2n d\u00e2n<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glass Waste Lasts Forever, But Only 15% Is Recycled Glass waste is one of the most environmentally persistent materials, yet in Vietnam, only 15% of it is recycled. This was the key takeaway from the seminar titled \u201cGlass Recycling in Vietnam,\u201d hosted by the Southeast Asia Institute of Environmental Economics on January 15. 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