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Product Life Cycle Assessment – An Optimal Solution for Sustainable Development

In the context of the global economy shifting strongly toward green and sustainable development, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has become a key tool that helps businesses demonstrate their environmental responsibility. LCA is not only a technical report, but also proof of a company’s efforts to optimize its production processes and supply chain. What is LCA? […]

Why should businesses transition to a circular economy?

As the global economy faces increasing pressure from resource scarcity, climate change, and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, the traditional linear economic model of “take – make – consume – dispose” has revealed significant limitations. In contrast, the circular economy is emerging as an inevitable pathway, enabling businesses to optimize operational performance while creating long-term sustainable […]

Greenwashing: Spotting fake sustainability claims

As climate change becomes an increasingly urgent global challenge, green consumption is emerging as a dominant trend. According to surveys, up to 70% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for environmentally friendly products. However, this growing expectation has also created opportunities for a negative phenomenon known as “Greenwashing.” The Origin of the Term […]

Businesses must recycle or pay environmental fees based on sales volumes

Government Decree No. 110/2026/ND-CP, recently issued by the Government, introduces a series of new regulations on recycling responsibilities for manufacturers and importers. The policy will officially take effect on May 25, 2026. Under the new regulations, enterprises placing packaging, batteries, electronic equipment, lubricants, tires, and related products on the market will be required to either […]

VNCPC promotes sustainable agriculture and digital transformation

On April 6–7, 2026, in Bac Ninh Province, the Vietnam Institute for Research and Development of Rural Occupations (VIRI), in collaboration with the Bac Ninh Farmers’ Union Executive Committee – Farmers’ Support Fund Management Board; Vietnam Cleaner Production Centre Co., Ltd. (VNCPC), together with its partners, the Institute of International Economics and Law (IIEL) and […]

Driving Green Transition in the Textile Sector: Eco-innovation as a Key Solution

Amid increasing pressure from global markets regarding sustainability and chemical management, the training workshop “Eco-innovation in the Vietnamese Textile Sector” was held on March 20, 2026, at Andonis Hotel (Hanoi), opening up new pathways for enterprises in their green transition journey. The workshop was co-organized by the Center for Environmental Technology (ENTEC), the Vietnam National […]