"Ocean rescue initiative" contest launched

PSNews - Vietnam is among the top 5 plastic-polluted countries in the world. Vietnam also has many economic industries, particularly tourism and fishery, that depend heavily on the ocean's freshness. 
Photo for illustration.
Photo for illustration. 

7-Eleven Vietnam in collaboration with Triip.me, Mekong Business Initiative (a project of the Australian Government and the Asian Development Bank) launched the contest "Ocean rescue initiative" on July 11 with the aim of reducing plastic waste pollution in the ocean.

Accordingly, the "Ocean Rescue Initiative" contest includes 2 challenges: Developing safe and effective recycling technology for Vietnam and less developed countries in this field; Designing a water bottle with nice packaging, affordable cost and be available to use at 7-Eleven stores' water stations. 

7-Eleven will consider signing contracts with individuals and organizations with outstanding and applicable initiatives. "Triip.me" also encourages hotels and other accommodators across Vietnam to join the contest and replace disposable plastic bottles. Additionally, the winner of the contest will be awarded USD 3,000.

Vietnam is among the top 5 plastic-polluted countries in the world. Vietnam also has many economic industries, particularly tourism and fishery, that depend heavily on the ocean's freshness. Therefore, the contest "Ocean Rescue Initiative" is an opportunity for Vietnamese entrepreneurs and innovators to find out innovative solutions to the issue, directly facilitating the country’s economy and living environment, said Mr. Dominic Mellor, Senior Economist of ADB and Leader of MBI.

According to reports, each year, the world discharged at least 8 million tons of plastic waste to the sea. In fact, it takes a plastic item an 1,000 years on average to decompose completely. If the situation is not improved, by 2025, there will be 1 ton of plastic waste for every 3 tons of fish in the sea.  

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