The city of Quy Nhon, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), officially launched the Waste Sorting at Source Program and inaugurated the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) today. The events mark a significant step forward in promoting circular economy models, enhancing plastic waste management, and reducing ocean plastic pollution.

Quy Nhon City has made significant efforts in advancing its waste management. With a daily waste generation of approximately 580 tons, the city has actively sought innovative solutions to tackle plastic waste. The Waste Sorting at Source Program, piloted in the wards of Ngô Mây and Nguyễn Văn Cừ, involves 8,000 households and engages 200 informal waste workers. By July 2025, the program will be expanded citywide.

Mr. Nguyen Duc Toan, Vice Chairman of the Quy Nhon City People’s Committee, emphasized the city’s ongoing efforts to maintain its recognition as a clean city. He stated, “Quy Nhon is proud to have been awarded the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award for 2020 and again for 2024-2026. Through the Waste Sorting at Source Program, we are committed to preserving this recognition and ensuring that our city remains a benchmark of environmental sustainability. By piloting this program in two wards and expanding it citywide by 2025, we aim to significantly improve our waste management practices, contributing to a cleaner environment and the city’s long-term development.”

Ms. Mette Møglestue, Deputy Head of Mission, Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, emphasized the importance of innovation and source sorting, stating, “Waste sorting at source is crucial for waste management in general and recycling in particular. It is the foundation for any systematic intervention along the waste value chain. Innovation is essential for smarter, better, and more effective waste management.” She further emphasized Norway’s ongoing support for Vietnam’s circular economy and waste management efforts, particularly in regions like Quy Nhon.

As part of the event, Quy Nhon City also hosted the Inauguration of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at the Long My Waste Treatment Complex. Operated by Binh Dinh Environment JSC, the MRF represents a circular business model accelerating plastic waste management. Supported by UNDP and local government, the Facility will receive recyclable materials collected through the Waste Sorting at Source Program, further segregated them before sending to recyclers.

Ms. Ramla Khalidi, UNDP Resident Representative in Viet Nam, expressed her enthusiasm for the advancement, stating, “Today’s launch of the Waste Sorting at Source Program, the inauguration of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), and our Innovation Day on Plastic Reduction mark significant milestones in our collective journey towards sustainable waste management and a more sustainable future for Quy Nhon City and Binh Dinh province.” She highlighted the vital role that partnerships play in ensuring the long-term success of these initiatives.

During the inauguration, Mr. Tran Van Tam, Deputy Director of Duy Tan Recycling JSC, spoke about their partnership: “The launching of the MRF represents our collective effort to reduce waste, promote recycling, optimize resources for a circular economy. Duy Tan Recycling will work closely with the MRF to close the loop of plastic lifecycle, turning plastic waste into recycled materials that will re-enter the production chain.”

DUYTAN Recycling cooperates in the project with the Norwegian Embassy and UNDP Vietnam to contribute to promoting the construction of a more effective recycling material collection network. The phase 1 target is 4 tons of plastic bottles/day. The project creates green jobs for both formal and informal workers, and contributes to building a low-emission circular economy in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh.
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The HCMC Union of Business Association (HUBA) and the Sai Gon Giai Phong (SGGP) Newspaper on the evening of August 29 held a ceremony to award the title ‘HCMC Green Business 2024’ to 98 enterprises.

HCMC honors 98 green businesses in 2024

Speaking at the award ceremony, Chairman of the HCMC Union of Business Association (HUBA) cum head of the organization board of the HCMC Green Business 2024 title, Nguyen Ngoc Hoa said that among 98 selected companies for the title ‘HCMC Green Business 2024’, 53 are manufacturers and 45 are working in the trade – service – real estate sector.

These outstanding enterprises have demonstrated a strong commitment to strictly complying with environmental standards, using resources efficiently, and developing green initiatives. It is not only businesses’ efforts but also affirms the importance of sustainable development in the business strategies of HCMC’s business community and entrepreneurs, contributing to the economic and social development of the country.

The Chairman of the HUBA congratulated selected companies awarded the Green Business title this year. He believed the recognition would be a driving force for the city’s business community to continuously pioneer in the progress on sustainable development, and building a greener, cleaner, and more livable city.

DUYTAN Recycling is extremely proud to be honored as a Green Enterprise in 2024!  This is the second consecutive year DUYTAN Recycling has received this prestigious award, affirming its tireless efforts in sustainable development and environmental protection.

Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of HCMC People’s Committee, Vo Van Hoan hoped that the “HCMC Green Business” awards would be a passport for businesses to enter international markets.

He requested the SGGP Newspaper and the HUBA continue to enhance the quality of the award based on the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria with the goal of developing the title into a national brand recognized by the international community.

He emphasized that green growth and the development of green businesses are the right directions; otherwise, enterprises will not survive or have opportunities to enter the global market. Vietnam has negotiated and signed many free trade agreements, presenting numerous opportunities to enter foreign markets but there are also many difficulties and challenges. Major markets are very interested in green growth, renewable energy use, and low labor intensity. They set ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria that domestic and international businesses must adhere to the regulations. The government will have mechanisms and policies to support businesses during this process.

According to the Vice Chairman of the Municipal People’s Committee, HCMC has identified three main pillars of green growth, including the legal framework, measurement criteria, and green models. In terms of the legal framework, the city has built around 80 programs, projects, strategies, and policies to support all production sectors. Green models including green localities (Can Gio District), green production facilities, green schools, and green buildings must be valuable products.

The southern metropolis is ready to listen to businesses to provide them better support.

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DUYTAN Recycling HONORED IN THE TOP 50 TYPICAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES 2024 – WASTE REDUCTION PIONEER AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY

DTR has just been honored with the Top 50 CSA (Top 50 Corporate Sustainabillity Awards – Vietnam’s Typical Sustainable Development Enterprise) voted by Nhip Cau Investment Magazine.
The jury has evaluated, appraised and voted based on 3 factors: “Environmental Protection, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility”.
DUYTAN Recycling was honored in 2 categories “PIONEER IN WASTE REDUCTION and PIONEER IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY” for operating an advanced plastic bottle collection and recycling system with high technology to reduce the amount of plastic waste in Vietnam.
Outstanding milestones of DUYTAN Recycling have been achieved:
♻️DUYTAN Recycling Factory has been operating 3 zeros: ZERO WASTE – ZERO WASTE – ZERO WASTEWATER
♻️Recycle and reuse 76,000 cubic meters of water in 2023.
♻️In 2023, 30,800 tons of plastic waste (nearly 2.4 billion plastic bottles) will be collected, equivalent to a distance of about 13,148 km.
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DUYTAN Recycling Company and Ajinomoto Vietnam have recently signed a cooperation agreement to collect and recycle plastic packaging as part of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programme.

Representatives from DUYTAN Recycling Company and Ajinomoto Vietnam signed the agreement. — Photo courtesy of DUYTAN Recycling

HCM CITY — DUYTAN Recycling Company and Ajinomoto Vietnam have signed a cooperation agreement to collect and recycle plastic packaging as part of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programme.

This initiative aims to enhance packaging collection and recycling, reduce plastic waste in the environment and foster a circular economy in waste management.

Aligned with Ajinomoto Group’s sustainable development goals, Ajinomoto Vietnam has undertaken several initiatives, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, minimising food loss, decreasing plastic pollution and bolstering efforts in packaging collection and recycling throughout its product lifecycle.

Under the new partnership, DUYTAN Recycling and Ajinomoto Vietnam plan to collect and recycle 94 tonnes of plastic waste in 2024, equivalent to approximately 7.3 million plastic bottles. This collaboration not only highlights their commitment to advancing waste sorting, collection and recycling but also extends to communication campaigns aimed at promoting environmental protection and making a positive community impact.

Plastic waste poses significant challenges due to its difficulty in decomposition and its substantial burden on global waste management systems. Recognising this, DUYTAN Recycling is dedicated to advancing a circular economy in Việt Nam as a core component of its long-term strategy, employing cutting-edge technologies and modern processes to support a greener, more sustainable environment.

In Việt Nam, the EPR policy is crucial for developing a circular economy. It allows businesses to meet rising partner expectations and engage more deeply in the global value chain. DUYTAN Recycling is proud to be listed among the approved recycling units by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, as announced in Notice No 86/TB-BTNMT on February 20, 2024.

For manufacturers, recycling has become a legal requirement. According to the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 and Decree 08/2022/ND-CP, starting January 1, 2024, manufacturers and importers of batteries, accumulators, lubricants, tires, and packaging (including plastics and paper) are mandated to recycle their products and packaging after they are discarded by consumers.

DUYTAN Recycling started construction in June 2019 on a 65,000sq.m site within Đức Hòa Hạ Plastic Industrial Park in the southern province of Long An, with a production capacity of 100,000 tonnes per year. The facility features a state-of-the-art production line recently imported from Europe. In addition to adhering to ISO management system standards, the company’s products meet the stringent requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and hold international certification from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

This certification underscores the quality of its recycled plastic pellets, which are suitable for manufacturing food-contact products, including drinking water bottles. The factory uses ‘ Bottle-to-Bottle’ recycling technology, transforming used plastic bottles into new plastic pellets and thereby creating a continuous loop of plastic bottle production, which helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Ajinomoto Vietnam Company, established in 1991, is a wholly foreign-invested entity under the Ajinomoto Group. The company operates two representative offices in HCM City and Hà Nội, as well as manufacturing plants in Biên Hòa (since 1991) and Long Thành (since 2008). Additionally, Ajinomoto Vietnam operates three large distribution centers and 66 branches across 63 provinces and cities, supported by 298 sales teams and employing nearly 2,300 staff members. The company’s core philosophy is to ‘Contribute to bringing health and happiness to the people and society of Việt Nam through providing quality products and valuable initiatives’

Via Viet Nam News – The National English Language Daily

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Việt Nam News reporters spoke to companies’ leaders to explore the effects and opportunities stemming from this new mandate on their respective businesses and society at large.

From January 1, 2024, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations mandate producers and importers of lubricants, batteries, accumulators and types and various packaging types to either recycle or pay fees to bolster waste recycling efforts. Việt Nam News reporters spoke to leaders from DUYTAN Recycling to explore the effects and opportunities stemming from this new mandate on their respective businesses and soeicty at large.

rPET resin from our technology “Bottle-to-Bottle”

Sustainable solutions for waste management in Việt Nam

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) holds businesses responsible for handling and recycling waste arising from the production process. Expected outcomes of this policy include increased recycling rates and the establishment of a circular economy model in Việt Nam.

However, to successfully implement EPR policy in Việt Nam requires joint efforts from the Government, businesses and the community. There is a need to streamline regulations and raise awareness about the benefits of eco-friendly products and environmental protection for both present and future generations. Through these efforts, we can contribute to promoting the circular economy, working towards environmental protection and sustainable development.

Our network of more than 100 satellite collection stations, following a closed-loop from collection, sorting and bagging

DUYTAN Recycling has been prepared for EPR for a considerable period of time. The company is greatly honoured to be listed among the top 24 units capable of recycling packaging products, as announced by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on February 20, 2024, in Notice 86/TB-BTNMT. This signifies the company’s compliance with the recycling standards set by the ministry.

The main factor in successful waste recycling is investing in high technology that meets international standards. With synchronous and professional investment, DUYTAN Recycling always commits to product quality that meets international requirements and has full certifications such as EFSA, FDA. In 2023, we were honoured to receive the High-Tech Enterprise Certificate licensed by the Ministry of Science and Technology. We always operate for the goal of constantly investing in improving our recycling capacity, ensuring output and quality, meeting the demand for recycled plastic for domestic and foreign businesses.

Raising consumer awareness about waste classification at the source is an equally important factor. When consumers are knowledgeable about how to properly sort their waste into recyclables, organics and non-recyclables, it significantly reduces contamination and makes the recycling process more efficient. DUYTAN Recycling has co-operated in organising public awareness campaigns, educational programmes in schools and community workshops to promote responsible waste management habits. By providing consumers with knowledge and tools to classify waste correctly, we hope to increase recycling rates, contributing to reducing waste and protecting the environment in Việt Nam.
Coca-Cola with campaign “Our Bottles Can Live Many Lives” Corner, in partnership with DUYTAN Recycling, promoting a closed-loop production cycle for our plastic bottles.
However, we are currently facing challenges in the process as most waste in Việt Nam is not well classified at the source. Collection and recycling activities are still small and spontaneous, mainly carried out manually in craft villages, and do not comply with environmental regulations. Meanwhile, packaging is still not standardised and not designed for recycling.

To enhance the management, recycling and reduction of plastic waste that pollutes the environment and oceans, we have invested and built a factory providing high quality recycled plastic products with “Bottle-to-Bottle” technology. Each used plastic bottle will be recycled into plastic pellets, creating a new cycle, thereby helping to reduce the use of fossil fuels.

Our factory is operated based on the THREE-NO criteria in the production process: Zero Waste – Zero Emission – Zero Waste Water. Applying these three criteria not only helps the company promote environmentally friendly production but also pays more attention to reusing energy sources in production.

We believe that the promotion of a circular economy in Việt Nam is a crucial objective in the company’s long-term development strategy. As a result, we have actively engaged in forums and seminars on the circular economy with the aim of sharing the company’s experiences and social initiatives with both domestic and international audiences. Through these sessions, DUYTAN Recycling aims to inspire and encourage more companies to join hands in the future to contribute to the establishment of a sustainable circular economy.

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Along with partners DUYTAN Recycling, the global brand Samsonite and House of Luggage are calling for trade-ins of any brand or size and offering up to 50 percent off  from April 1, 2024 to April 31. May 2024.

Customers can bring any brand suitcase to the Samsonite store system, or locations that sell Samsonite or House of Luggage brands to exchange for a new suitcase at a discount of 30% – 50%.

For Online customers, after ordering directly from hol.com.vn and receiving a new suitcase, the customer will bring the old suitcase to the system’s nearest store location for recycling.

The recovered old suitcases will be collected and processed by DUYTAN Recycling (DTR), Asia Environment Company (MTAC) and VINTRANS transportation unit, which are accompanying the program.

Come with your family and friends to Samsonite and House of Luggage store now!

MTAC will separate the components of the suitcase (outer plastic shell, inner fabric layer, aluminum frame pull handle, wheels). The group of recyclable plastics will be transferred to DTR to be recycled into plastic resins, then produced into new useful products to give to schools and the community.

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On February 20, 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued Notice No. 86/TB-BTNMT announcing the list of product and packaging recycling units. Accordingly, 24 product and packaging recycling units in the North and South were announced in this round.

According to Notice No. 185/TB-BTNMT dated April 7, 2023, from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, product and packaging recycling units have submitted documents and accompanying materials to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, requesting to be announced as recycling units for products and packaging. Based on consultations with localities, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has announced a list of product and packaging recycling units according to the provisions of Clause 6, Article 79 of Decree No. 08/2022/NDCP dated January 10, 2022, of the Government, detailing a number of articles of the Law on Environmental Protection. Product and packaging recycling units are units that have been granted environmental licenses and component environmental licenses by competent state agencies according to the provisions of the law on environmental protection (of which: packaging has 21 recycling units; batteries and batteries have 07 recycling units; electricity and electronics have 04 recycling units; lubricants have 03 recycling units). The Northern region has 13 recycling units, and the Southern region has 11 recycling units.

DUYTAN Recycling is honored to be one of 24 official packaging recycling units throughout Vietnam, specializing in three types of recycled packaging: PET packaging, HDPE & PP packaging, to produce recycled plastic pellets as raw materials for industrial production.

This is considered one of the important steps for the Company to affirm production quality, competitiveness, and is the first step for future development plans.

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Unilever Vietnam and DUYTAN Recycling: Organise training on plastic classification and give gifts to staff at collection stations.

A satellite collection of DUYTAN Recycling at Vinh Long province

On December 20, 2023, Unilever Vietnam coordinated with DUYTAN Recycling Company to successfully organise the training programme “Classifying plastic for scrap purchasing facilities and giving gifts to employees” at the Dong Lam collection station (Vinh Long), Khanh Nga collection station (Tien Giang) and 10 south-western region Vietnam. This is one of the activities in the chain of the “Plastic Collection and Recycling” project to classify waste at source, signed between DUYTAN Recycling and Unilever Vietnam, towards a circular economy in Vietnam. Previously, the two businesses committed to close cooperation with a specific action plan. During the 5-year period from now to 2027, cooperation will aim to collect and recycle 30,000 tons of plastic waste.

In parallel with the goal of building a circular cycle of plastic to protect the environment, this cooperation also contributes to realizing social goals through improving working conditions, hygiene, and health; training to raise awareness and capacity; and improving livelihoods and social safety factors for waste collectors at more than 100 collection stations in DUYTAN Recycling’s value chain.

The partnership between Unilever Vietnam and DUYTAN Recycling is a step forward in promoting the use of recycled plastic in Unilever’s packaging production, thereby increasing recycling activities and creating a circular cycle for plastic waste in Vietnam.

At the end of the training session, representatives of the Board of Directors of Unilever Vietnam and DUYTAN Recycling presented gifts and labour protection equipment to staff at the collection station. This is a meaningful and very practical action that demonstrates the company close attention to the material and spiritual lives of staff and workers.

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???? We are thrilled to announce that DUYTAN Recycling has been awarded the prestigious High-tech Enterprise Certificate by The Ministry of Science & Technology Vietnam

♻ This recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation in the recycling industry. We are proud to take this important step towards enhancing our production quality and competitiveness. This achievement also sets the stage for our future development plans.

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Cuộc thi Miss Earth 2023 sẽ chính thức diễn ra vào tháng 12/2023 này tại Việt Nam với sự tham gia của 114 thí sinh đến từ 90 quốc gia và vùng lãnh thổ trên thế giới. Đây là lần thứ hai Việt Nam đăng cai tổ chức Miss Earth – một trong những cuộc thi nằm trong tứ đại Hoa hậu của thế giới.

Tổ chức Miss Earth 2023 đồng thời cũng là cơ hội để quảng bá du lịch TP. HCM nói riêng và Việt Nam nói chung. Đồng hành cùng Miss Earth Quốc tế, DTR sẽ cùng lan tỏa những thông điệp về môi trường và những giá trị bền vững mà hàng ngày đội ngũ CBNV đang miệt mài cống hiến đến với bạn bè Quốc tế.

Đại diện DTR nhận cây tri ân Đối tác đồng hành dự án môi trường của Miss Earth International 2023

Theo kế hoạch, cuộc thi diễn ra từ ngày 1 đến 22-12 với nhiều phần thi phụ như thi trang phục quốc gia làm bằng chất liệu tái chế, thân thiện với môi trường; thi tài năng…Đặc biệt, Miss Earth 2023 sẽ tổ chức cuộc thi Fashion Nature dành cho các nhà thiết kế trẻ, cổ vũ việc dùng chất liệu thân thiện với môi trường, bảo vệ mẹ thiên nhiên. Đây cũng là cơ hội giới thiệu ngành thời trang Việt Nam đến bạn bè Quốc tế và đồng thời quảng bá sản phẩm vải polyester của DTR đến các khách hàng tiềm năng

Trong hành trình đến với vương miện cao nhất của Miss Earth Việt Nam, Hoa hậu Đỗ Thị Lan Anh đã từng có cơ hội đến nhà máy DTR  và cô cũng bày tỏ sự bất ngờ trước quy mô sản xuất và thán phục câu chuyện tiên phong trong lĩnh vực tái chế nhựa của DUYTAN Recycling. Đại diện Việt Nam, Hoa Hậu Lan Anh cam kết sẽ tiếp tục lan tỏa mạnh mẽ những giá trị và tiêu chí của Tổ chức Miss Earth từ thuở khai sinh cho đến hiện tại: 3R: Reduce – Reuse – Recycle (Tiết giảm – Tái sử dụng – Tái chế) nhằm nâng cao nhận thức của mọi người trong việc bảo vệ môi trường tại Việt Nam và trên toàn thế giới.

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