Vietnamese village tackles plastic waste as World Environment Day approaches | Video

Hanoi, Jun 2 (EFE/EPA).- Trieu Khuc, a village known for its artisanal plastic recycling, has emerged as a shining example of environmental sustainability in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Amidst the global plastic waste crisis, approximately 220 households in the village are actively engaged in the collection and recycling of plastic waste on a daily basis. Their collective efforts have resulted in an impressive accumulation of over 170 tonnes of plastic waste, ready for processing and recycling.

Vietnam has been identified as a major contributor to global plastic waste, generating approximately 3.1 million tonnes annually according to a 2022 World Bank report. However, towns like Trieu Khuc are taking crucial steps to address this challenge, contributing positively to solutions against plastic pollution.

As the world prepares to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, 2023, focusing on plastic pollution and solutions, the work being done in Trieu Khuc serves as a powerful example of community-driven environmental action. This feature is part of a larger photo set highlighting global efforts to tackle plastic waste. (Camera: LUONG THAI LINH).

FOOTAGE OF THE TRIEU KHUC ARTISANAL PLASTIC RECYCLING VILLAGE IN HANOI, VIETNAM.

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Date: 02/06/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Environmental issue
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 165 seconds
Reference: 7001269366
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