First district in Viet Nam to ban single-use plastic

Co To island district in the northern province of Quang Ninh will officially ban visitors from bringing plastic bottles and bags to the island from September 1 in a bid to spur sustainable tourism.

Co To island district in the northern province of Quang Ninh will officially ban visitors from bringing plastic bottles and bags to the island from September 1 in a bid to spur sustainable tourism.

This is part of a trial plan of the Co To District People's Committee.

Specifically, under the plan, visitors are not allowed to bring plastic bottles, plastic bags, and materials carrying a risk of environmental pollution to the island./.

VNA