{"id":9338,"date":"2025-10-28T07:19:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/?p=9338"},"modified":"2025-10-28T09:10:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T09:10:52","slug":"the-saigon-times-dtr-setting-new-standards-for-plastic-recycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/en\/the-saigon-times-dtr-setting-new-standards-for-plastic-recycling\/","title":{"rendered":"The Saigon Times &#8211; DTR setting new standards for plastic recycling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><ul><li><a href=\"#The_year_2025_marks_a_pivotal_moment_for_DUYTAN_Recycling_DTR_in_expanding_its_mission_to_revive_used_plastic_Through_a_series_of_initiatives_that_promote_the_circular_economy_the_companys_efforts_are_not_only_improving_the_efficiency_of_Vietnams_recycling_industry_but_also_generating_meaningful_social_impact\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">0.1<\/span> The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for DUYTAN Recycling (DTR) in expanding its mission to \u201crevive\u201d used plastic. Through a series of initiatives that promote the circular economy, the company\u2019s efforts are not only improving the efficiency of Vietnam\u2019s recycling industry but also generating meaningful social impact.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#From_national_standards_to_global_certification\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> From national standards to global certification<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Expanding_the_Circle_of_Rebirth\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Expanding the \u201cCircle of Rebirth\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings\n     kksr-valign-top     kksr-align-left    \"\n    data-payload=\"{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;9338&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;}\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"The_year_2025_marks_a_pivotal_moment_for_DUYTAN_Recycling_DTR_in_expanding_its_mission_to_revive_used_plastic_Through_a_series_of_initiatives_that_promote_the_circular_economy_the_companys_efforts_are_not_only_improving_the_efficiency_of_Vietnams_recycling_industry_but_also_generating_meaningful_social_impact\"><strong>The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for DUYTAN Recycling (DTR) in expanding its mission to \u201crevive\u201d used plastic. Through a series of initiatives that promote the circular economy, the company\u2019s efforts are not only improving the efficiency of Vietnam\u2019s recycling industry but also generating meaningful social impact.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span id=\"From_national_standards_to_global_certification\"><strong>From national standards to global certification<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The \u201ccircle of plastic rebirth,\u201d as The Saigon Times once described DTR\u2019s work in 2024, has grown wider and stronger in 2025 \u2014 not just in scale or community impact, but also in the standards that define recycled plastic production.<\/p>\n<p>A major milestone came with the introduction of Vietnam\u2019s first National Standard for Recycled Plastic Materials. After 10 months of collaboration between DTR, the Vietnam Standards and Quality Institute, and the Vietnam Plastics Association, the Ministry of Science and Technology established a technical framework to regulate the domestic rPET market.<\/p>\n<p>This new standard provides recyclers with clearer targets, enhances competitiveness across the sector, and builds consumer confidence in recycled products made in Vietnam. It also creates a foundation for international integration, as local recyclers can now align more easily with global practices.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond domestic standards, DTR has continued to prove its capacity to meet stringent international benchmarks. Its \u201cbottle-to-bottle\u201d PET recycling process was certified in compliance with EU Regulation 2022\/1616, one of Europe\u2019s most demanding standards for recycled plastics used in food packaging. The regulation requires strict quality management and traceability across the entire production chain \u2014 from input to output. Notably, the Department of Science and Technology of Long An Province (now merged into Tay Ninh Province) became the first agency in Vietnam to be recognized by the EU as qualified to assess recycling processes under this regulation.<\/p>\n<p>In July 2025, DTR achieved another milestone by completing the carbon footprint verification for three recycled plastic lines \u2014 rPET, rHDPE, and rPP \u2014 conducted by Bureau Veritas Vietnam in accordance with ISO 14067:2018. The assessment was based on real operational data from the factory, covering the entire process from raw materials to the factory gate.<\/p>\n<p>Quantifying the carbon footprint of recycled plastics provides a powerful message: recycling doesn\u2019t just manage waste \u2014 it actively reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to producing virgin plastic. By giving plastic a \u201cnew life,\u201d DTR is directly contributing to Vietnam\u2019s carbon reduction goals in a measurable and sustainable way. Moreover, transparent carbon data offers valuable insights for policymakers, helping shape future regulations that support a circular economy model for the entire manufacturing sector.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Expanding_the_Circle_of_Rebirth\">Expanding the \u201cCircle of Rebirth\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2025, DTR\u2019s \u201cCircle of Rebirth\u201d continues to expand, not only through technological progress but also through meaningful partnerships that extend the reach of its social and environmental impact.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9286\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9286\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9286 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-750x750.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9286\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DTR and Marico SEA sign a strategic partnership to promote plastic packaging recycling and contribute to building a circular economy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In September, DTR signed a strategic partnership agreement with Marico SEA, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company behind the X-Men brand. The two sides aim to collect and recycle 190 tons of plastic waste \u2014 equivalent to about 14.6 million bottles \u2014 in 2025 alone. This collaboration is implemented under Vietnam\u2019s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation, which requires producers and importers to take responsibility for recycling packaging and products after consumer use.<\/p>\n<p>The EPR law, effective January 1, 2024, mandates producers of batteries, lubricants, tires, and packaging (including plastic and paper) to ensure the recycling of their post-consumer waste. Earlier last year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment announced a list of 24 qualified recycling units, among which DTR was selected to handle PET, HDPE, and PP packaging, converting them into recycled pellets for industrial use.<\/p>\n<p>In parallel, DTR continues to collaborate with long-term partners to deepen its social contributions. The \u201cPlastic Collection &amp; Recycling\u201d project with Unilever Vietnam, now in its second year of a five-year plan, has achieved remarkable results. To date, the initiative has collected and recycled over 15,000 tons of plastic waste, halfway to its 30,000-ton target.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8948 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6530347824590_500a1a5991da04707d952b51c8b6de65-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6530347824590_500a1a5991da04707d952b51c8b6de65-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6530347824590_500a1a5991da04707d952b51c8b6de65-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6530347824590_500a1a5991da04707d952b51c8b6de65-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6530347824590_500a1a5991da04707d952b51c8b6de65-1536x1011.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6530347824590_500a1a5991da04707d952b51c8b6de65-2048x1347.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duytanrecycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/z6530347824590_500a1a5991da04707d952b51c8b6de65-750x493.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Workers in the plastic collection and recycling industry are supplied protective gear by DTRBut the project\u2019s impact extends beyond waste reduction. It has improved working conditions for 1,100 informal waste workers across more than 20 collection hubs through training on waste sorting and the provision of protective equipment. This social dimension \u2014 supporting workers who form the backbone of Vietnam\u2019s recycling network \u2014 reflects DTR\u2019s belief that sustainability must include people as much as materials.<\/p>\n<p>Building the foundation for a circular future<\/p>\n<p>DTR\u2019s 2025 journey demonstrates that true corporate sustainability goes beyond production efficiency or technological achievements. By helping set Vietnam\u2019s first recycling standards, earning international certifications, quantifying carbon benefits, and fostering inclusive partnerships, the company has woven environmental progress with social responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Each recycled pellet from DTR carries more than environmental value \u2014 it represents trust, collaboration, and the vision of a greener, fairer future. Through its expanding \u201ccircle of rebirth,\u201d DTR is laying a stronger foundation for Vietnam\u2019s circular economy \u2014 one where reducing plastic waste also means empowering communities and redefining what responsible growth looks like.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contents0.1 The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for DUYTAN Recycling (DTR) in expanding its mission to \u201crevive\u201d used plastic. 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