Vietnam’s Regulations to Prevent Pollution from Plastic Waste: A Review Based on the Circular Economy Approach

Dang, Vu Hai; Gam, Pham Thi; Son, Nguyen Thi

doi:10.1093/jel/eqaa028

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“…It aims to protect the environment from plastic pollution through the overall changes in the design, production, use and recycling of plastic products, thereby promoting the growth and innovation of industry and human life ( Shin et al, 2020 ). For example: recycling of masks used during the COVID-19 pandemic ( Crespo et al, 2021 ; Dang et al, 2021 ; Jirawattanasomkul et al, 2021 ; Torres and De-la-Torre, 2021 ). The establishment of a resource efficiency policy based on the concept of circular economy is essential for effective plastic waste management.…”

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The COVID-19 pandemic reshapes the plastic pollution research – A comparative analysis of plastic pollution research before and during the pandemic

Wang

Zhang

2022

Environmental Research

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The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated global plastic pollution. So has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the study of plastic pollution? This work aims to explore the impact of the pandemic on plastic pollution research through a comprehensively assess the status and outlook of plastic pollution research before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of mining the publications on the subject of plastic pollution in the Web of Science database indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the plastic pollution research: (i) The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the trend of publication output for plastic pollution research. The number of publications on plastic pollution has increased substantially since the COVID-19 pandemic; (ii) The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed the global research landscape on the plastic pollution. Since the outbreak of pandemic, more and more countries have begun to pay attention to the plastic pollution. Prior to the pandemic, developed countries were the global leaders in plastic pollution research. During the pandemic, developing countries accounted for an important share in the quality, quantity and international cooperation of publications; (iii) The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined the major hotspots of plastic pollution research. Since the pandemic, there has been a significant change in research focus. Addressing plastic pollution has become a major research component. In-depth research on microplastics has been carried out during the pandemic. The results of mining the publications on the subject of plastic pollution also show that there is no effective solution to plastic pollution caused by the COVID-19, but especially considering the severity of the plastic pollution problem, it is very necessary to continue to carry out more research.

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The COVID-19 pandemic reshapes the plastic pollution research – A comparative analysis of plastic pollution research before and during the pandemic

Wang

Zhang

2022

Environmental Research

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“…One of the general objectives in dealing with marine plastic litter in the Plan is to take an approach which aligns with the circular economy model, facilitating plastic waste collection, recycling, and reuse in Vietnam. The Plan also encourages organizations and individuals to increase recycling and reuse of plastic waste and promotes the development of a circular economy and green growth [ 42 ]. In July 2020, four departments, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, promulgated the more targeted “Management Measures of Agricultural Mulch Film”.…”

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Behavior Strategy Analysis Based on the Multi-Stakeholder Game under the Plastic Straw Ban in China

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Zhang

Yang

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Since 1 January 2021, China has banned nondegradable disposable straws in the catering industry. To promote the enforcement of the ban of plastic straws and improve the relationship between economic development and environmental protection, based on the evolutionary game method, this paper constructs the game model from the supply side and the demand side, respectively. Subsequently, through the dynamic equation, stable system evolution strategy is obtained. Furthermore, simulation is conducted to test the influence of the main parameters in the model on the evolution of system strategy. The results show that (1) the change of the government strategy mainly depends on its regulation costs and revenue, while the production strategy of a company is affected by the government and consumer strategies. (2) From the perspective of enterprise supply, government subsidies can promote technological innovation and develop new plastic straw substitutes. However, government penalties have little effect on violating enterprises. In addition, from the perspective of enterprise demand, with the collaboration of enterprises and consumers, it is easier for enterprises to carry out technological innovation. (3) Consumer acceptance of the substitutes for disposable plastic straws as well as online comments have a decisive influence on the enterprises’ selections for research and development (R&D) strategies.

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“…Urban Food wrappers, cigarette butts, and cups are important plastic litter items that could contaminate rural environments. Most villages in low-and middle-income countries do not meet environmental regulations, and plastic pollution leakage into the natural environment is quite common [189]. Plastic wastes in rural areas have various sources such as household waste, agricultural plastic mulch, pesticide, and chemical fertilizer packaging polluting freshwater bodies [190].…”

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Plastic Pollution, Waste Management Issues, and Circular Economy Opportunities in Rural Communities

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Rural areas are exposed to severe environmental pollution issues fed by industrial and agricultural activities combined with poor waste and sanitation management practices, struggling to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in line with Agenda 2030. Rural communities are examined through a “dual approach” as both contributors and receivers of plastic pollution leakage into the natural environment (through the air–water–soil–biota nexus). Despite the emerging trend of plastic pollution research, in this paper, we identify few studies investigating rural communities. Therefore, proxy analysis of peer-reviewed literature is required to outline the significant gaps related to plastic pollution and plastic waste management issues in rural regions. This work focuses on key stages such as (i) plastic pollution effects on rural communities, (ii) plastic pollution generated by rural communities, (iii) the development of a rural waste management sector in low- and middle-income countries in line with the SDGs, and (iv) circular economy opportunities to reduce plastic pollution in rural areas. We conclude that rural communities must be involved in both future plastic pollution and circular economy research to help decision makers reduce environmental and public health threats, and to catalyze circular initiatives in rural areas around the world, including less developed communities.

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Vietnam’s Regulations to Prevent Pollution from Plastic Waste: A Review Based on the Circular Economy Approach

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The COVID-19 pandemic reshapes the plastic pollution research – A comparative analysis of plastic pollution research before and during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic reshapes the plastic pollution research – A comparative analysis of plastic pollution research before and during the pandemic

Behavior Strategy Analysis Based on the Multi-Stakeholder Game under the Plastic Straw Ban in China

Plastic Pollution, Waste Management Issues, and Circular Economy Opportunities in Rural Communities

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