Current situation and key challenges on the use of single-use plastic in Hanoi

Liu, Chen; Nguyen, Trung Thang; Ishimura, Yujiro

doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2020.12.033

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“…Gui et al [240] found microplastic in the end compost product in two composting centers in China. In Vietnam, the use of plastic shopping bags and bottles is higher in rural than in urban areas [241]. Tong et al [242] stated that according to data from the Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in 2011, single-use plastic for shopping tends to be used more frequently, followed by plastic wrap/film and plastic straws in rural areas.…”

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

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“…Regarding single-use plastic pollution, Liu et al [ 16 ] examined Hanoi as a case study on single-use plastics used by households, and investigated the daily generation of single-use plastic waste through a survey. Plastic shopping bags were found to be the most prevalent single-use plastic used by households, followed by wrap/film, straws, coffee cups with plastic lids, cutlery, takeout containers, food packaging, party cups, bottles for water and beverages, and other items.…”

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

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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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“…In 2021, the authors in [34] investigated SUP waste management in Hanoi, Vietnam and described the secondary use of plastic shopping bags as bin liners after single use. In addition, although plastic bags should be taxed, implementation is lacking.…”

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confidence: 99%