In a collaborative effort to tackle plastic waste, Hoa Binh has taken measures to enhance pollution prevention and control, manage waste, and develop urban and rural environmental infrastructure, with emphasis placed on constructing recycling and waste treatment facilities equipped with advanced technology.
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Hoa Binh port management agency and local authorities have launched a waste
collection campaign to protect the environment at the Bich Ha port in Hoa Binh
City.
Between 2020 and now, the provincial Department of Natural Resources and
Environment has coordinated with socio-political organisations to run over 180
conferences, training sessions, and awareness-raising campaigns on
environmental protection and combating plastic waste, targeting establishments,
businesses, environmental officials, and association members. More than 50
classes have been conducted to guide a total of 1,500 people in the safe use of
plant protection products and the collection of used plant protection
packaging. Four anti-plastic waste communication events have been held, while
over 3,000 reusable bags and thousands of biodegradable plastic bags have been
distributed to the public.
The department has intensified state management activities related to
environmental issues and rigorously addressed violations causing pollution.
Nguyen Thi Hoa, head of the department's environmental protection division,
stated that for projects investing in the province, environmental protection is
a priority. Those involving the production and import of non-biodegradable
plastic bags and single-use plastic products are either limited or not
considered for investment approval.
Despite the achieved results, changing behaviours and habits related to the use
of non-biodegradable plastic products remains challenging due to the products'
convenience and low cost. The local mechanisms, policies, and regulations on
plastic waste management are yet to be cohesive and the sorting, collection,
and treatment of waste are yet to fulfill expectations.
In the coming time, the province will continue to strictly enforce specific
obligations of manufacturers and distributors in the recovery, sorting,
recycling, or payment of waste treatment costs based on the quantity of
products sold on the market. Hoa Binh will also expedite the completion and
issuance of preferential policies to support and promote the environmental
industry, including the recycling industry. Research, meanwhile, will be
conducted to develop a secondary market for exchange of by-products and waste
products to turn waste into secondary resources in the closed-loop system of
new production cycles. Priority will be given to encouraging public
participation in environmental initiatives and implementing regulations to
replace harmful fuels and products with environmentally friendly and reusable
options.
The Department of Education and Training of Hoa Binh province held a conference on March 18 to review the performance of the "Safe and Happy School" Project and set out tasks for 2025. The project, funded by the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families (TFCF), aims to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for students. The event saw the attendance of representatives from the TFCF and 26 beneficiary schools.
With over 70% of their workers being women, trade unions across industrial parks (IPs) in Hoa Binh have been actively safeguarding their legal rights and interests while implementing initiatives to improve their income and well-being.
In recent years, the Hoa Binh provincial General Hospital has continuously innovated itself and improved the quality of medical services to meet the increasing needs of local people. With substantial investments in infrastructure and modern equipment, along with a team of highly qualified doctors and nurses, the hospital has gradually established itself as one of the leading medical units in the Northwestern region and a trusted destination for healthcare for people inside and outside the province.
From mastering the fundamentals of programming to achieving national recognition, the Programming Club of the Le Van Tam Primary School (STAR LVT28) in Hoa Binh city has made remarkable strides in the field of robotics.
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Committee and the Vietnam Youth Federation chapter of Hoa Binh province organised a programme on March 12 to launch the "Digital Literacy" movement and an online quiz on the resolutions of the Vietnam Youth Federation congresses at all levels, as well as the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.
As climate change grows more unpredictable, the development of production forests has become essential - not just for economic growth, but for safeguarding the environment and maintaining ecosystem balance. By boosting local incomes, curbing natural disasters, preventing soil erosion, and protecting water resources, these forests play a crucial role in sustainable development.
