Refusing or reducing
the use of single-use plastics
not only protects the environment and ecosystems but also safeguards our health and future. Let’s sign a pledge to refuse single-use plastics and build a greener, more sustainable planet!

If you have any creative ideas or solutions to reduce plastic waste, please share them with us at:  coms@choicevn.com

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Mission

Change the perception, behavior, and demand for single-use plastics in Vietnam through creative communication campaigns, the support of highly influential people, and the promotion of practical solutions to reduce plastic waste.

Vision

For a future free from plastic pollution, where nature and people are no longer harmed by microplastics, marine plastic pollution, and plastic contamination in soil and water.

Plastic pollution status

In Vietnam

Globally


460 million tons
of plastic are produced each year worldwide.
(UNEP, 2021)


~20 triệu tấn
million tons of macro-plastics (pieces larger than 0.5 mm) that leak into the environment each year originate from single-use plastic products.
(IUCN, 2019)


19 – 23 million tons
of plastic waste are discharged into rivers, lakes, and oceans each year globally.
(UNEP)


400 years
is the number it takes for plastic to decompose.
(National Geographic)

Harmful effects of plastic waste on life


5-284 g/kg
is the amount of BPA in microplastics (plastic hardeners) that can seep into food, change liver function, and insulin resistance, and affect the fetus, reproductive system and brain function.
(Sức khỏe & Đời sống)


5 gram
is the average amount of plastic a person puts into their body each week, equivalent to a credit card.
(WWF)


50.000 microplastic particles
are the minimum amount that each person will consume in a year.
(Báo ANTV, 2024)


0,05-10 mg/l
are concentrations of microplastics that can cause oxidative stress, leading to an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants, causing inflammation and affecting brain cells and epithelial cells.
(Bệnh viện Y dược Huế)


3/4 of milk samples
from 34 healthy mothers were found to contain 1 – 5 microplastic particles.
(Đại học Bách khoa Marche, Ý)


270 species
have been recorded to be injured by plastic entanglements and more than 240 species have ingested plastic.

(WWF, 2019)

It's time to speak up

Today, plastic has infiltrated every corner of our lives.
From food packaging, bottles, and household items to industrial products. The convenience that plastic brings has made us almost dependent on it, creating a difficult-to-resist “addiction”. Are we being unconsciously swept away by the plastic vortex and unable to refuse it?

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Event

PLASTIC REHAB CAMP

West Atrium,
Aeon Tan Phu Shopping Mall

15/11 – 17/11/2024

Have you ever wondered if you might be a “plastic addict”? Well, the “Plastic Rehab Camp” event is for you! Held at the West Atrium, Ground Floor of Aeon Tan Phu Shopping Mall, the “Plastic Rehab Camp” exhibition brings you a variety of interesting experiences through activities such as: exploring information about plastic pollution, taking a quiz to assess your level of plastic addiction, etc. In addition, you can participate in games at each station corresponding to meaningful messages: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse – Repurpose, Recycle along with countless attractive gifts waiting for you at the event.

Come join us at the Plastic Rehab Camp!

Sustainable lifestyle

A sustainable lifestyle is not just a trend; it’s a crucial part of environmental protection. To minimize the negative impacts of plastic, we can adopt a green lifestyle following the 5R principle.

Refuse

Reduce

Reuse

Repurpose

Recycle

  1. Refuse plastic bags when shopping and bring your cloth bags. jute bags…
  2. Avoid buying bottled water and use a personal water bottle instead.
  3. Say no to single-use plastics such as straws, plastic bags, and plastic cups…
  4. Stop using disposable plastic utensils like knives, forks, and spoons when ordering takeout.
  5. Politely decline plastic-wrapped gifts or request eco-friendly alternatives.

  1. Buy in bulk or purchase products without packaging to reduce plastic waste from individual packaging.
  2. Research and use environmentally friendly products such as loofah sponges, beeswax fabric,…
  3. Use glass containers to store cooked food instead of plastic wrap.
  4. Cook your own meals and drinks at home to reduce the consumption of pre-packaged food.
  5. Be a smart consumer and only buy what you truly need.

  1. Use reusable products instead of single-use plastic products.
  2. Use reusable plastic containers to store household items such as spices, dry food,…
  3. Reuse plastic packaging as garbage bags.
  4. Participate in exchange programs or secondhand markets to repurpose used plastic items.

  1. Transform old plastic bottles into plant pots.
  2. Use plastic containers to store belongings, school supplies, and create toys for children.
  3. Turn old tires into swings, tables, chairs, and garden decorations.
  4. Repurpose plastic packaging and straws to make home decorations such as vases, lanterns,…
  5. Repurpose old plastic bags to protect shoes when it rains.

  1. Properly sort plastic waste for recycling (hard plastic, soft plastic, PET bottles,…).
  2. Clean and dry plastic items before putting them in the recycling bin.
  3. Use products made from recycled plastic such as garbage bags, furniture, construction materials,…
  4. Support local plastic waste collection and recycling programs.
  5. Support products made from recycled materials.

REFUSE SINGLE-USE PLASTICS!

The information page ‘Refuse Single-Use Plastics’ aims to raise awareness about the harmful impacts of plastic waste on human health and the environment.

On this page, you can sign a pledge to refuse single-use plastics and join us in protecting our environment for future generations.

If you have any creative ideas or solutions to reduce plastic waste, please share them with us at:
Email: coms@choicevn.com

SIGN THE PLEDGE

I/I pledge:

  • Completely avoiding/minimizing the use of plastic bags, cups, straws, and other single-use plastic products;
  • Replacing single-use plastic products with eco-friendly alternatives;
  • Contribute to raising awareness and actively participate in initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste.

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