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Plastic and Microplastic Waste Governance in Vietnam: Analysis of Legal Gaps and Extended Producer Responsibility Mechanism in the Context of International Integration

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.

2026 Journal of applied science and environmental management
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Household-Level Strategies to Tackle Plastic Waste Pollution in a Transitional Country

Researchers surveyed 730 Vietnamese households on plastic waste management strategies, finding that waste sorting, environmental fund contributions, and willingness to relocate from polluted areas varied based on socioeconomic factors and environmental awareness.

2023 Urban Science 48 citations
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Combining the Concept of Green Accounting with the Regulation of Prohibition of Disposable Plastic Use

This qualitative study examined the meaning of green accounting principles in the context of Bali's regulations prohibiting single-use plastics, revealing how local governance and cultural values shape environmental accounting practices.

2021 International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy 53 citations
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Social Responsibility and Regulatory Issues: A Review of Corporate Financial Reporting in the Palm Oil Industry

This is not a microplastics research paper; it is a systematic literature review examining corporate financial reporting practices in the palm oil industry, focused on social responsibility, regulatory compliance, and governance challenges.

2026 Journal of Banking and Financial Dynamics
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Corporate Social Responsibility Practices Amid Political and Economic Transformation in Europe

Not relevant to microplastics — this paper analyses corporate social responsibility practices and greenwashing among European companies in the context of post-pandemic political and economic change.

2023 Technium Social Sciences Journal 8 citations
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Uncovering hidden determinants of millennial farmers’ intentions in running conservation agriculture: An application of the Norm Activation Model

Not relevant to microplastics — this study applies the Norm Activation Model to understand why millennial farmers in Central Java, Indonesia do or do not adopt conservation practices on degraded mountain agricultural land.

2024 Open Agriculture 3 citations
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Sustainable Marketing and the Challenges of Green Marketing Communication: Survey of Consumer Attitudes and Buying Behaviour for Sustainable Products in the Czech Republic

Not relevant to microplastics — this survey examines Czech consumer attitudes toward sustainable products, exploring the gap between professed environmental values and actual purchasing behavior, and the challenges of green marketing communication.

2024 WSB Journal of Business and Finance 3 citations
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Assessment and Sustainable Management Strategies for Plastic Waste in Can Tho City, Vietnam: A Circular Economy Approach

Researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of plastic waste accumulation in both land and water environments in Can Tho City, Vietnam, applying a circular economy framework. The study proposes sustainable management strategies for reducing plastic pollution in a country with high per capita plastic consumption and significant waste discharge.

2024 Water 10 citations
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Sustentabilidade no processo produtivo da indústria cosmética: uma revisão da literatura

This systematic literature review examined sustainability practices in the cosmetics industry, including the growing concern over microplastic ingredients in cosmetic products. The review identified trends toward greener formulations, sustainable packaging, and consumer-driven pressure for environmental responsibility. The cosmetics sector is increasingly recognizing its environmental impact and exploring alternatives to synthetic microplastics.

2022 Research Society and Development 5 citations
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The impact of environmental management on the growth of the bottled water industry in Indonesia (Case study: sales of disposable gallons)

This study investigated how environmental management practices affect plastic waste generation and microplastic pollution associated with agricultural and industrial operations. The findings suggest that stronger environmental governance leads to measurable reductions in plastic waste entering natural systems.

2024 Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic and Practice Studies 1 citations
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Review of plastic footprint methodologies: laying the foundation for the development of a standardised plastic footprint measurement tool

This report reviews existing methodologies for measuring plastic footprints of companies and organizations, finding no standardized approach currently exists. It lays groundwork for a common plastic footprint measurement tool to help track and reduce plastic pollution at the source.

2019 25 citations
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Abundances and characteristics of sedimentary microplastics in the three main Vietnamese Rivers

Researchers characterized the abundance, types, and distribution of microplastics in sediments of Vietnam's three major rivers, contextualizing findings within Vietnam's status as one of the world's top plastic waste-polluting countries with approximately 3.1 million metric tons of mismanaged plastic waste annually.

2025
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Do community entrepreneurial development shape the sustainability of tourist villages?

This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it examines how community entrepreneurial development influences the sustainability of tourism villages in Banten Province, Indonesia.

2023 Uncertain Supply Chain Management 12 citations
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Green Sustainable Human Resource Management in Malaysia

This Malaysian business study examined how companies implement environmentally sustainable human resource management practices. While related to corporate environmental behavior, it has no direct relevance to microplastic research.

2021 SPLASH Magz 2 citations
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Đánh giá rác thải nhựa, vi nhựa trong nước thải từ cộng đồng dân cư xả thải vào các sông Sài Gòn - Đồng Nai, đề xuất giải pháp xử lý đảm bảo mục tiêu phát triển bền vững

A Vietnamese survey found that 57% of households dispose of plastic waste rather than recycling it, and researchers detected microplastics in surface water samples from the Saigon-Dong Nai river system. The study proposes solutions based on SWOT analysis to reduce plastic waste and prevent microplastic pollution while supporting sustainable development goals.

2023 Journal of Hydro-meteorology
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Independent companies in the tobacco supply chain: transparency and environmental social governance

Despite its title referencing tobacco supply chain and ESG, this paper studies corporate transparency in the tobacco industry — not microplastic pollution. It examines how independent tobacco companies publicize sustainability activities while downplaying their involvement in tobacco production, and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.

2025 Tobacco Control 1 citations
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Assessing Provisions and Requirements for the Sustainable Production of Plastics: Towards Achieving SDG 12 from the Consumers’ Perspective

This paper reviews consumer-facing sustainability requirements for plastic production, examining how policies and consumer choices can drive progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goal of responsible consumption and production.

2022 Sustainability 6 citations
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Exploring the Differences and InfluencingFactors of Public Participation in EnvironmentalProtection Behavior in the Private and PublicSpheres in China

Not relevant to microplastics — this sociological study analyzes factors influencing Chinese citizens' environmental protection behaviors in public and private spheres, using 2013 national survey data.

2023 Polish Journal of Environmental Studies 6 citations
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Accountability in the environmental crisis: From microsocial practices to moral orders

This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it is a sociological theory paper examining how accountability works in micro-level social interactions within the broader context of the environmental crisis.

2023 Environmental Policy and Governance 8 citations
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Emerging Transformations in Material Use and Waste Practices in the Global South: Plastic-Free and Zero Waste in India

This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it examines qualitative insights from zero waste businesses in India on the challenges and strategies for reducing plastic use and waste generation.

2023 Urban Science 10 citations
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Exploring strategies to tackle plastic waste pollution: Evidence from Vietnamese household survey and Bayesian approach

A Vietnamese household survey combined with Bayesian statistical analysis examined how families perceive and manage plastic waste. The study found that knowledge, attitudes, and income all influenced sorting behavior, but cultural norms and convenience were also strong factors. The findings inform the design of more effective behavior-change programs for plastic waste reduction.

2022 4 citations
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Developing a circular economy from plastic waste and identifying microplastics in domestic water supplies in Ho Chi Minh City and the Southeastern provinces

This study explored pathways for developing circular economy systems from plastic waste streams, including identification and quantification of microplastics at different stages of the waste cycle as a prerequisite for effective material recovery.

2024 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
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Aligning ESG Ratings and SDGs in the MENA Region: Challenges and Insights Through a Fuzzy Delphi Multi-Criteria Approach

Researchers examined the alignment between ESG ratings and sustainable development goals across the Middle East and North Africa region using a multi-criteria analytical approach. While the study primarily addresses corporate sustainability governance rather than microplastics directly, it relates to broader environmental management frameworks. The findings identify key challenges in integrating environmental and social metrics into government debt assessment in the region.

2025 International Journal of Mathematical Engineering and Management Sciences 5 citations
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Effect of community participation on sustainable development: an assessment of sustainability domains in Malaysia

This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it investigates how community participation in coral reef conservation programs affects sustainable development outcomes in Malaysia.

2023 Frontiers in Environmental Science 11 citations