Core-team meeting – TCP moving towards Circular Economy and promoting EPR practices in Vietnam

On October 13, 2022, within the framework of the project “TCP moving towards Circular Economy and promoting EPR practices in Vietnam”, IUCN held a core-team meeting to follow up with the project progress, conduct survey on collection points of recyclable packaging waste including PET, aluminum and cardboard.

Members who have attended the meeting include the General Director of TCPVN, Mr. Jake Brunner – IUCN Chief Representative, IUCN staff, TCPVN staff, Representative of VietCycle Company, VSIP Industrial Park, waste audit expert. With the pilot program of collecting recyclable waste according to EPR regulations, the project will contribute to identifying obstacles and difficulties in the implementation process. In addition, the project’s outputs are not only a cornerstone for TCPVN to determine the appropriate form of recycling responsibility for businesses, but also contribute to improving the profile of the business as being environmentally-conscious and bringing positive impacts to the society.