On January 11, 2025, the Vietnam Waste Recycling Association organized the 4th 10Rs Cafe program, gathering members and guests in the recycling field. With the theme “End of the year chat – Warm reunion,” the program is an opportunity for everyone to chat, share meaningful stories of the past year and look forward to new plans for the future.
| Các khách mời thân mật trò chuyện và dùng bữa sáng trong không khí ấm cúng của chương trình.
The program focuses on three main contents:
1. EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Implementation Guide, helping businesses understand and effectively implement this regulation.
2. Connecting recycled material sources with recycling businesses, creating a circular value chain.
3. Connecting financial and human resources, supporting businesses to expand production in the recycling field.
The 4th 10Rs Cafe program brought many memorable moments and practical values. In the cozy atmosphere of the meeting, members and businesses discussed and shared creative solutions to promote sustainability.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT
I. Topic “Market-Based Sustainable Development – The Intersection of EPR and ESG”
| Master Tran Thi Nhu Phuong shared about the topic “Sustainable development based on market – The intersection of EPR and ESG”
Master Tran Thi Nhu Phuong has provided a comprehensive view of two important concepts:
- EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility): Requires businesses to manage the entire product life cycle, from design and production to collection and recycling, to minimize environmental impact.
- ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance): This is a criterion to evaluate a business’s commitment to protecting the environment, creating social value and maintaining transparent governance.
Incorporating EPR into ESG creates a comprehensive strategy for businesses to protect the environment, enhance social responsibility, and build effective governance systems.
The topic also highlights new policies, such as Circular 96 on transparency of corporate reporting and the revised Law on Environmental Protection, which encourage businesses to integrate EPR into their ESG strategies.
|Circular 96: Regulations on business reporting, requirements for transparency of operations and commitment to sustainable development.
II. Turning Waste Into Resources: The Journey of Tien Ngoc Trading and Production Company Limited
| Ms. Ngoc – Director of Tien Ngoc Trading and Production Company Limited (HHTC Member)
Ms. Ngoc – Director of Tien Ngoc Trading and Production Company Limited, shared an inspiring development story based on the philosophy of “turning waste into resources”. With a vision of a circular economy, the company has implemented many breakthrough initiatives:
1. Collecting and recycling organic waste on-site: As a pioneer, the company has implemented a system of collecting and processing organic waste right at the source, contributing to significantly reducing the amount of waste that must be buried.
2. Compost 24-hour organic waste processor: A remarkable invention, applying modern technology to process organic waste into fertilizer within 24 hours. However, Ms. Ngoc admitted that the development of this initiative still faces challenges from the unsynchronized waste classification system in Vietnam.
In addition to innovation efforts, Ms. Ngoc also expressed her desire to cooperate with organizations and individuals to build a business network to promote sustainable solutions and a circular economy.
| Recycling products and equipment, including the 24h Compost organic waste processor, are a testament to the company’s continuous efforts in sustainable development.
III. Sharing from Anh Bang – Director of URENCO 13: Strategic Vision in Waste Collection
| Sharing from Mr. Bang – Director of URENCO 13 about sustainable waste collection strategy and development vision in the waste management industry.
In the 4th Cafe 10Rs program, Mr. Bang – Director of URENCO 13, shared about waste collection strategies and the revenue target of 20 billion VND, along with outstanding activities that are being and will be implemented in the future:
- Strategic cooperation with large enterprises: URENCO 13 has established cooperative relationships with partners such as Vinatex, Vico Hasan, Korelex and is expanding the program in Hanoi, affirming its position in the waste management industry.
- Waste collection at schools and hospitals: The cardboard collection program at educational and medical facilities achieves an output of 4-5 tons/day, not only increasing recycling efficiency but also contributing to minimizing negative impacts on the environment.
- Implementing EPR policy: Mr. Bang emphasized the role of new policies, especially Decree 05/2025/ND-CP, which helps simplify environmental registration procedures for small production and business projects, creating favorable conditions for businesses to move towards sustainable development.
Mr. Bang’s sharing not only demonstrates URENCO 13’s strong commitment to the recycling field but also inspires businesses to join in the mission of protecting the environment and building a circular economy.
TOWARDS CAFE 10RS V (FEBRUARY 2025): STRATEGIC ORIENTATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The 5th 10Rs Cafe event, scheduled to be held in February 2025, promises to continue to be a meeting place for pioneering businesses in the field of recycling and environmental protection. With the expected theme: “Guidelines for determining recycling cost norms (Fs) to implement EPR of the National EPR Office and opportunities to receive green capital from the Circulate Capital Investment Fund (USA)”, the program will bring many practical values and opportunities to connect resources.
Let’s look forward to the 5th 10Rs Cafe – the source of green ideas for the future!
Source: https://vwra.org.vn/cafe-10rs-lan-iv-chu-de-cuoi-nam-han-huyen-am-tinh-hoi-ngo/ (Vietnam Recycling Association)
