We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Plastic and Microplastic Waste Governance in Vietnam: Analysis of Legal Gaps and Extended Producer Responsibility Mechanism in the Context of International Integration
Summary
Researchers analyzed Vietnam's legal framework for plastic and microplastic waste governance, examining gaps in the Extended Producer Responsibility mechanism. The study found that despite recent regulatory progress, significant legal gaps remain in addressing microplastic pollution, and recommends strengthening enforcement and aligning domestic policy with international integration efforts.
Plastic and microplastic pollution is becoming a global environmental crisis, seriously threatening ecosystems and human health. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to investigate the legal gaps and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mechanism in the context of international integration of plastic and microplastic waste governance in Vietnam. In this study, a legal life-cycle approach combined with comparative legal and policy analysis is applied to examine key regulatory instruments, including the Law on Environmental Protection 2020, Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP, and the latest national technical regulations of 2025. The research results indicate that Vietnam has made a strategic shift from a passive waste management model to the strong application of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mechanism and a roadmap to eliminate single-use plastics. However, the study reveals a significant legal gap regarding the control of microplastics, as there are no specific quantitative technical regulations for this type of pollution in water quality and wastewater documents. The article proposes establishing a separate legal corridor for controlling primary and secondary microplastics, while simultaneously perfecting recycling infrastructure to realize the plastic circular economy.
Sign in to start a discussion.
More Papers Like This
Policy and Legislations on Microplastics Pollution Management in Vietnam
This paper reviews Vietnam's legal framework for managing plastic pollution, including microplastics, finding that while legislation exists it lacks specific provisions for microplastics and implementation is weak. Stronger, more targeted policy is needed to address the country's growing plastic waste problem.
International Law and Regulation of Marine Microplastics: Current Situation, Problems, and Development
This study evaluated the current international legal framework governing marine microplastic pollution and identified significant gaps in regulatory coverage. Researchers found that existing global and regional legal instruments lack the specificity and enforcement mechanisms needed to effectively address microplastic contamination. The study offers recommendations for strengthening international law to better regulate the sources and impacts of marine microplastic pollution.
Fast Fashion Issue in Vietnam: Legal Aspects and Environmental Protection
This review examines the fast fashion phenomenon in Vietnam from legal and environmental protection perspectives, analyzing how accelerating fashion consumption contributes to textile waste and microplastic pollution. The paper identifies gaps in Vietnamese environmental law and policy frameworks for regulating the fashion industry's environmental impacts.
The Study of the Laws of Vietnam to Prevent and Control Marine Environmental Pollution from Ship's Garbage
This study examines Vietnamese maritime law governing the prevention and control of marine environmental pollution from ship-generated garbage, analyzing how existing regulations align with international standards for managing waste from vessel operations. The authors identify gaps in Vietnam's legal framework for controlling ship-source pollution and recommend strengthening enforcement and compliance mechanisms to protect national marine waters.
Riverine Microplastic Pollution in Vietnam: A Review of Current Scientific Knowledge and Legal Policies
This review summarizes current scientific knowledge and legal policies regarding microplastic pollution in Vietnam's rivers. Evidence indicates that microplastics are present in riverine surface water, sediments, and biota across Vietnam's canal and estuarine systems, with potential implications for human health through seafood consumption and drinking water.