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According to the project approved by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai, the circular economy model will support building a greener lifestyle and promoting sustainable consumption. It sets the goal of reusing, recycling and treating 85% of generated plastic waste; reducing 50% of plastic waste in seas and oceans; gradually reducing production and use of non-biodegradable plastic bags and disposable plastic products in daily life by 2025.

By 2030, 50% of urban domestic solid waste will be collected and treated through circular economy models; 100% of organic waste in urban areas and 70% of organic waste in rural areas will be recycled.

By 2025, circular economy projects will begin and be effective to the economy, society, technology and the environment.