How plastic waste management affects circular economy in Can Gio
Can Gio is the coastal district of HCMC, and its extensive mangrove forests and wetlands are considered the city’s “green lung.” It is unique in also being a UNESCO world biosphere reserve, but it faces mounting pressure from urban pollution, especially plastic waste from land-based, river, and coastal sources. GreenHub, with the support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, identified the opportunity to address this challenge with local partners.
The project mainly focused on establishing connections between independently operated waste collection units in Can Gio, depots, and qualified recycling factories. This strategic initiative aims to create a closed-loop waste system and foster livelihood stability for local scrap collectors. These connections are crucial determinants for the success of the plastic waste recycling journey, laying the groundwork for a circular economy of plastic in the future.
