Phu Yen Zero-Waste

Project / Organization Details

Organization name: The Center for Supporting Green Development (GreenHub)

A Science and Technology Organization under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA)

Area and duration of operation in Phu Yen:

Period: 2019 – 2025
Province/Locality: Phu Yen, Vietnam

Key tasks and projects in Phu Yen:

1. Building Vietnam's Zero-Waste Movement Through Coastal Strongholds (2018 – 2021)

2. Phu Yen in Action for Zero-Waste (2022 – 2024)

3. Zero-Waste School Program in Phu Yen Province (04/2024 – 12/2024)

4. Reducing Plastic Waste through Zero-Waste Practices (2022 – 2025)

5. Women Taking Action to Reduce Plastic Waste (10/2021 – 09/2022)

6. Empowering Women in the Plastic Waste Recycling Chain (06/2022 – 12/2024)

7. Enhancing the Capacity and Collaboration of Women in Community Waste Management in Phu Yen (04/2022 – 01/2023)

8. Accelerating Efforts to Reduce Ocean Plastic Waste (11/2024 – 06/2025)

Notable Outcomes:

• Total Funding: Over 8.2 billion VND, contributed by eight international organizations and development partners.

• Direct Beneficiaries: More than 36,000 people, including:

  • Over 22,000 students and 1,200 teachers and staff in participating schools;

  • More than 100 women working in informal waste management, supported through livelihood assistance and training programs;

  • Over 13,000 residents and tourists engaged with community-based Zero Waste models.

• Significant Waste Reduction:

  • Nearly 200 tons of waste diverted from landfills each school year;

  • Reduction of more than 10,000 plastic bags per month in local markets;

  • Decrease of 167 kg of plastic waste per month in hotels, offices, and homestays.

• Establishment and Expansion of Effective Models:

  • Zero Waste Schools;

  • Zero Waste Markets, Hotels, Restaurants, Homestays, and Offices;

  • Centralized Organic Composting Model.

• Policy Impact:

  • Contributed to the development of four provincial plans and policies, including:

    • Reduction of single-use plastics by 2030;

    • Source separation of solid waste;

    • Provincial action plan for a “Green – Clean – Beautiful” Phu Yen;

    • Integration of gender equality in waste management.

• Promoting Gender Equality and Sustainable Livelihoods:

  Through training sessions, insurance support, financial assistance, and partner linkages for women working in the informal sector.