Tiếng ViệtOn 18 May 2019, the conference on “The end of Ocean Without Plastic Project in Danang city Sharing Results and Best Practices with Coastal Provinces in Central Region of Vietnam” was co-organized in Danang by the Center for Environment and Community Research (CECR), Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Da Nang city, Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA)
The project is a part of the Municipal Waste Recycling Program (MWRP)/ DIG funded by USAID and is ministered by CECR in Da Nang city with an aim to “ raise awareness and encourage recycling plastic at source based on community, protecting the ocean from plastic pollution.”
After 18 months of implementing the project, there were 160 organized training and communication programs, more than 21,000 households conducted classification, collecting nearly 7,700 kg of plastic waste; 29,850 kg of resoures waste, raising VND 94 million, contributing to reducing the city’s pressure on waste treatment and raising community awareness.
The results and lessons of the project were shared by CECR during the Conference
Dear cecr team,
i am nicolas bernier from sustenea / oceankita, based in indonesia. we are working to reduce marine debris with a number of solutions, especially collection systems and plastic recycling process. We were one of the finalist at eppic vietnam supported by undp. I would very much appreciate to get in touch and explore any possibility for collaboration.
Best regards
Hi Nicolas! First of all, we apologize for our late reply. We very appreciate to your invite. CECR is continuing to implement a number of projects in order to reduce marine debris. We would very pleasure to cooperate with your organization. Please contact us through the email cecr.vn@gmail.com or phone number (+84)356100597 (Ms. Trang). We are looking forward to your respond. Thank you!