Japanese firm to build waste-to-fertilizer plant in Hung Yen

Japanese Kume Group plans to invest in a waste-to- organic fertilizer plant in Hung Yen, which is expected to help the northern province tackle waste problem and strengthen environmental protection, according to a local official.
Japanese firm to build waste-to-fertilizer plant in Hung Yen ảnh 1Waste classification (Illustrative image. Source: VNA)
Hung Yen (VNA) – Japanese Kume Group plans toinvest in a waste-to- organic fertilizer plant in Hung Yen, which is expectedto help the northern province tackle waste problem and strengthen environmentalprotection, according to a local official.

Nguyen Van Phong, Chairman of the provincial People’sCommittee said that Kume Group will work with the Japan InternationalCooperation Agency (JICA) on its sponsorship to Hung Yen to construct the plant.

A pilot plant will be built to treat and classify waste andturn the waste to organic fertilizer, while guidance will be given to locals onhow to classify rubbish, he said, adding that another huge plant will beconstruct after the pilot’s success.

Kume Group has also asked for support from the province,especially in researching the waste releasing situation in the locality as wellas waste gathering for the plant.

Phong expressed belief at the feasibility and effectivenessof the project, pledging that the province will create optimal conditions for itsimplementation, especially in land use, clean water, infrastructure and powersupply.

The province will back the soon construction of thesmall plant, while directing provincial departments and agencies to coordinatewith Kume Group during the implementation of the project, stated Phong.-VNA
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