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By transforming rice straw into compost, this approach not only tackles waste management but also introduces a sustainable income source for cooperatives, aligning with the principles of profitability and environmental responsibility. The success of such a venture not only contributes to the local economy but also showcases a profitable and sustainable model towards the efficient utilization of rice straw by-products in the broader context of green innovations within the agriculture and food sector in Viet Nam.

This leaflet was developed within the framework of the above component based on the technical guidelines of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and IRRI. It provides basic and concise information on producing organic fertilizer from straw waste after mushroom cultivation applying mechanization. It is suitable for use in relevant training of cooperatives and farmers.

The training document was compiled from pertinent technical guidelines of MARD and technically reviewed by experts of IRRI. This internal document aims to make it easier for farmers and trainers to learn about sustainable straw management, apply mechanization, and create a new ‘Farm to Farm’ business model for the rice straw industry.

This issue brief is the first in a series exploring opportunities for integrating circular practices into Viet Nam’s agricultural sector, thereby contributing to enhancing the country’s climate commitment. It is supported by Building Circularity into NDCs: A Practical Toolbox, of which Viet Nam is one of the four pilot countries.

The Institute of Strategy and Policy on natural resources and environment respectfully introduces the Conference Proceedings of Promoting innovation towards realizing circular economy in Vietnam here.  

The article reviews a number of the eco-industrial initiatives taken in China and compares them using a common graphical representation with comparable initiatives taken in the West and elsewhere in East Asia.

Environmental pressures and climate change are leading companies and supply chains to consider new models for environmental protection. Circular Economy emerged as a sustainability paradigm able to decouple economic growth from resource consumption and waste generation….

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) are an interconnected strategy for the promotion of sustainable practices and solutions that addresses the main issues faced by our society. Concomitantly, two emerging topics are currently gaining…

Agriculture plays an important role in Vietnam’s economy and household livelihoods. In production and consumption processes, this sector produces a large amount of agricultural by-products and waste which can be valorized for multiple purposes…

The objective of this study was to investigate a hybrid framework for Industry 4.0 and a circular economy for logistics and supply chains with an environmentally-friendly and sustainable basis. Data were collected from universities,…

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of global policies pertaining to the circular economy and renewable energy. The concept of a circular economy, which aims to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency, has gained…

The article presents some general research results on: i) the current status of the relationship between the wood processing industry and the circular economy, thereby confirming that the wood processing industry is an ecological…