Vietnam makes progress in the recycled plastics industry

On September 9, in Ho Chi Minh City, Tiền Phong Newspaper in collaboration with Coca-Cola Vietnam organized the launch ceremony of the program “Reborn Plastic Bottles – A Continuing Journey,” aiming to raise consumer awareness about the sorting and recycling of used bottles and cans, aligned with the vision "For a World Without Waste".

The event was attended by Mr. Nguyễn Minh Triết, Secretary of the Central Youth Union and President of the Vietnam National Union of Students; Ms. Trần Thu Hà, Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union; journalist Phùng Công Sưởng, Editor-in-Chief of Tiền Phong Newspaper; Mr. Leonardo Garcia, General Director of Coca-Cola Vietnam and Cambodia, along with a large number of students in the city.

This is the second year the meaningful program has been implemented by Coca-Cola in Vietnam. At five universities in Ho Chi Minh City — Hong Bang International University, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, Banking University, and Gia Dinh University — each school will be equipped with two bottle and can collection machines for a duration of three months.

In addition to directly collecting used plastic bottles and cans, students are also encouraged to participate in a video competition themed: "Protecting the environment starts with building and maintaining the habit of COLLECTING – SORTING – SENDING FOR RECYCLING plastic waste." For the first time, Coca-Cola Vietnam has partnered with BOTOL to install bottle and can collection machines in residential areas managed by Taisei Vietnam Asset Management Co., Ltd., and at universities in Ho Chi Minh City. Collected bottles and cans will be processed for recycling. It is expected that within the first three months, these machines will collect approximately 100,000 used bottles and cans.

Mr. Lê Trung Tín, Marketing Director of Coca-Cola Vietnam, shared: "As one of the leading beverage companies, in addition to delivering high-quality products, we are always committed to sustainable development, aiming to create positive impacts on the community and the environment. Therefore, reducing plastic waste is part of our responsibility. The program 'Reborn Plastic Bottles – A Continuing Journey' is continuing into its second year, aiming to raise awareness of the benefits of collection and recycling and to encourage practical action from the community. With the cooperation of BOTOL, Tiền Phong Newspaper, and universities participating in this project, we aim together toward a world without waste, and a more circular and sustainable economy".