Decision no. 1746/QD-TTg on National Action Plan for management of marine plastic litter by 2030

The national action plan was issued with the goal of effectively implement innovations and fulfill Vietnam’s commitments to other countries regarding resolution for plastic litter, with a focus on marine plastic litter, to eliminate plastic litter from land-based and ocean-based sources, and strive to become a pioneering country in mitigation of marine plastic litter in the region; contribute to implementation of the national strategy for general management of solid waste; take an approach suitable to the circular economy model, and facilitate plastic waste collection, recycling and reuse in Vietnam; improve the community and society’s awareness towards behaviors and habits concerning single-use plastics and non-biodegradable plastic bags.