Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Tourism Association andits chapters in the northern mountainous provinces of Phu Tho, Hoa Binh and SonLa provinces are scheduled to launch an anti-plastic-waste action programmefrom July 15 to 17.
Accordingly, a parade advocating environmentally friendlytourism will take place in Phu Tho’s Viet Tri city.
Hoa Binh will host an anti-plastic waste communicationscampaign, with local tourism businesses hanging related posters at theirpremises.
Meanwhile, Son La will hold an event calling for thedevelopment of eco-tourism and reduction of plastic bag use.
With 13 million tonnes of waste released to the ocean everyyear, Vietnam ranks 17th in the world for plastic waste pollution.
The country aims to reduce 65 percent ofnon-biodegradable plastic bags used at supermarkets and shopping malls by 2020compare to 2010. By 2026, it targets zero non-biodegradable plastic bags.-VNA
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