Vietnam Struggles with Single-Use Plastic Regulations Amidst Unclear Standards and Enforcement Gaps
Vietnam's policies to reduce single-use plastics are struggling to gain traction due to underdeveloped standards for alternatives and a lack of penalties. Environmental authorities propose taxation over outright bans, while some localities maintain their commitment to prohibition.
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