Today, the production and use of plastic is facing many environmental challenges. The move towards the development of a circular economy is being promoted and the Plastics industry is no exception to this trend. This will help reduce waste, increase resource use and reduce the impact of plastic production on the environment and human health.

Plastic businesses are looking for ways to reduce waste by using recycled materials and reusing plastic products.

Recycling plastic and related products is an urgent issue, towards the development of a circular economy.

Understanding the needs of businesses and the direction of economic development associated with environmental protection from the state. On April 11, 2023, the Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA) held a workshop with the theme: "Plastic recycling - TOGETHER CIRCULAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT" in Hanoi.

The highlight of the seminar was the presentations "New packaging trends of the world. Practical application in collecting and recycling plastic and paper packaging" presented by Mr. Nguyen Nhu Khue - General Director of Bong Sen Plastic & Chemical Co., Ltd. In addition, Mr. Hoang Duc Vuong - Chairman of the Recycled Plastics Association, under the Vietnam Plastics Association presented "The current situation of plastic collection and recycling in Vietnam according to the new regulations of the Law on Environmental Protection" and Mr. Duong Chi Cong - Chief Auditor of Vietnam Technology Solutions Joint Stock Company gave a presentation on "Regulations on economical and efficient use of energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions related to the Plastic industry"

The conference has attracted the participation of many enterprises in the industry. The delegates listened to the presentations of the speakers and discussed together. These are topical and practical issues for the development of the plastic industry in general and the recycling industry in particular in the coming time.