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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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Potential For Recycling Single-Use Plastic Waste - Case Study in Can Tho City, Vietnam

Researchers investigated the composition and recyclability potential of single-use plastic waste from domestic sources in Can Tho City, Vietnam, sampling from markets, residential areas, bus stations, and schools. Findings showed plastic components ranged from 6.82% in suburban Cai Rang to 14.89% in urban Ninh Kieu district, with highly diverse disposable plastic items including bags, foam boxes, straws, and bottles.

2023 International Journal of Membrane Science and Technology 3 citations
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Current Plastic Waste Status and Its Leakage at Tam Giang–Cau Hai Lagoon System in Central Vietnam

Researchers quantified the annual leakage of plastic waste into the Tam Giang-Cau Hai lagoon system in central Vietnam by surveying surrounding urban and rural areas and applying a waste flow diagram model, estimating substantial annual plastic input to this coastal lagoon. The findings highlight the link between inadequate solid waste management and plastic contamination of aquatic ecosystems.

2023 Urban Science 3 citations
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Assess the Status of Plastic Waste Generation in Phu Tho Province and Solutions

This study assessed the status of plastic waste generation in Phu Tho Province, Vietnam, estimating waste loads from different sectors and proposing management strategies to reduce plastic pollution at the provincial scale.

2024 VNU Journal of Science Earth and Environmental Sciences
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Reduction of Plastic Waste in Tourism Activities in Sam Son City, Viet Nam

This study measured plastic waste generated by tourism in Sam Son, Vietnam and proposed strategies to reduce single-use plastic in the coastal tourism sector to protect beach and marine environments.

2023 International Journal of Environmental Science and Development
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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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Plastic waste in sandy beaches and surface water in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam: abundance, characterization, and sources

Plastic waste surveys on three major beaches in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam documented abundant marine debris including microplastics, with quantities reflecting nearby anthropogenic activities and waste management gaps. The findings provide a baseline for coastal management and pollution control in the region.

2023 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 15 citations
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Application of GIS in forecasting ocean plastic waste in the South Central Coast, Vietnam (Case study in Da Nang City)

Researchers applied GIS-based modeling to forecast the transport and distribution of plastic waste entering the ocean along Vietnam's South Central Coast, demonstrating how spatial data can support policymakers in targeting plastic waste reduction interventions.

2023 Science & Technology Development Journal - Social Sciences & Humanities
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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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Ô nhiễm rác thải nhựa - một vấn đề nan giải

This Vietnamese-language overview discusses plastic waste pollution as a serious global environmental problem, describing its impacts on ecosystems, wildlife, human health, and the economy. The paper calls for improved waste collection, recycling, and policy action to address the growing plastic crisis.

2023 1 citations
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Developing a method for estimation of plastic waste leaked into the ocean

Researchers developed a methodology for estimating how much plastic waste leaks into the ocean from Vietnam, combining national waste generation data with leakage factors. The lack of standardized data was identified as a major obstacle to accurate assessment. A reliable estimation method is essential for measuring progress toward Vietnam's goal of reducing marine plastic debris by 75% by 2030.

2022 Tạp chí Khoa học Công nghệ Xây dựng (KHCNXD) - ĐHXDHN 6 citations
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A Review of Microplastics Pollution in the River Basin of Vietnam in Comparison with the World Context

This review examines microplastic pollution across Vietnam's river basins in the context of global patterns, finding significant contamination in surface water, sediments, aquatic organisms, and mangrove ecosystems — particularly in coastal urban areas — with concentrations in some urban rivers reaching 519,000 pieces/m³.

2025 Earth Environmental Sustainability
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Potential contamination of microplastic from plastic recycling enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Researchers found that plastic recycling plants in Ho Chi Minh City release significant concentrations of microplastics through their wastewater and sludge, with thousands of particles per liter in effluent, identifying recycling facilities as an underrecognized continuous source of microplastic pollution.

2023 Human and Ecological Risk Assessment An International Journal 9 citations
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Thực Trạng Rác Thải Tại Một Số Trường Trung Học Cơ Sở Ở Quận Thanh Khê, Thành Phố Đà Nẵng Năm 2022

This Vietnamese study assessed waste management practices at two middle schools in Da Nang in 2022, focusing on plastic waste. Researchers found that single-use plastic waste was a major component of school garbage and proper disposal habits were lacking. The study highlights the need for environmental education and waste reduction programs in Vietnamese schools.

2023 Tạp chí Y Dược học Cần Thơ 1 citations
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Plastic Waste and Difficulties in Management in Vietnam

This paper is not about microplastics — it provides an overview of plastic waste generation, management challenges, and the limited recycling rate in Vietnam, where about 90% of plastic waste is burned, buried, or released to the environment.

2024 Engineering and Technology Journal 3 citations
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Evaluating Pollution from Aquaculture Materials and Developing Sustainable Alternatives to Reduce Marine Environmental Impacts: A Case Study in Vietnam

Researchers assessed the status of marine pollution associated with aquaculture activities in Vietnam, with particular emphasis on plastic and microplastic contamination from aquaculture materials, and developed recommendations for more sustainable alternatives to reduce the environmental footprint of coastal aquaculture operations.

2025 Mitteilungen Klosterneuburg
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Distribution of microplastics in surface water from Saigon River to Can Gio Sea

Researchers found widespread microplastic contamination in surface water samples from the Saigon River and Can Gio Sea in Vietnam, with concentrations and particle types shifting from river to coastal environments, reflecting the transport of land-based plastic pollution into marine systems.

2023 Science & Technology Development Journal - Science of The Earth & Environment 1 citations
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Baseline assessment of microplastic concentrations in marine and freshwater environments of a developing Southeast Asian country, Viet Nam

Researchers conducted the first baseline assessment of microplastic concentrations across marine and freshwater environments in Viet Nam, adapting sampling methods for developing-country conditions. They found microplastics present in all sampled water bodies, with concentrations comparable to those reported in more industrialized nations. The study establishes important reference data for tracking future pollution trends in Southeast Asian waterways.

2020 Marine Pollution Bulletin 133 citations
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Preliminary assessment on the microplastic contamination in the atmospheric fallout in the Phuoc Hiep landfill, Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh city

Researchers collected atmospheric fallout near a landfill in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and found microplastics present, with abundances comparable to studies from developed countries. The study provides early evidence of airborne microplastic deposition near waste sites in developing countries, where plastic waste management is often inadequate.

2020 Ministry of Science and Technology Vietnam 28 citations
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Macroplastic and microplastic contamination assessment of a tropical river (Saigon River, Vietnam) transversed by a developing megacity

Researchers assessed macroplastic and microplastic contamination in a tropical river in Vietnam, finding elevated pollution levels linked to urban and agricultural land use along the waterway.

2018 Environmental Pollution 517 citations
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Emergence of microplastics in the aquatic ecosystem and their potential effects on health risks: The insights into Vietnam

This review examines the growing microplastic contamination in Vietnam's waterways, where concentrations in surface water vary enormously depending on location. Highly populated cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City show the highest levels, with plastics entering water through agricultural runoff, textile production, and consumer products. The contamination poses health risks to millions of people through drinking water and seafood consumption.

2023 Journal of Environmental Management 102 citations
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Distribution of microplastics in surface water of tropical urban lakes: A case study in Ha Noi, Vietnam

Surface water surveys across three urban lakes in Hanoi found microplastics in all locations, with abundance highest in West Lake, which is surrounded by dense population, restaurants, and aquaculture activity. The findings confirm that urban lakes in developing Southeast Asian cities are significant microplastic repositories, with direct implications for the people who use these waters for recreation, fishing, and drinking water supply.

2023 VIETNAM JOURNAL OF EARTH SCIENCES 7 citations
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Sources of microplastic pollution in the Saigon-Dong Nai rivers, potential risks affecting human health and recommendations for mitigation solutions

Sampling of the Saigon-Dong Nai river system in Vietnam detected microplastic fragments, films, and fibres at concentrations of up to 715,000 particles per cubic metre, primarily sourced from urban runoff, wastewater, and industrial discharge. Because these rivers supply drinking water and support subsistence fishing for millions of people, the findings highlight a significant and largely unquantified human exposure pathway to microplastics in a rapidly urbanising region.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 2 citations
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Current Status of Plastic Waste and Proposing Solutions to Raise Community Awareness in Reducing Plastic Waste in Vietnam

Researchers analyzed the current state of plastic waste in Vietnam, finding that total plastic waste reaches 3.27 million tons per year, with 90% burned, buried, or released into the environment and only 10% recycled. The study proposes targeted community awareness strategies — tailored to different audiences with long-term, scripted campaigns — to change consumption habits and promote the use of recycled and environmentally friendly alternatives.

2024 Engineering and Technology Journal