Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, June 16 -- The World Bank on June 13 approved a project to strengthen management of waste, plastics, and pollution in Laos, with a focus on improving municipal solid waste services in Vientiane Capital.The Lao government's Environment Protection Fund and Ministry of Public Works and Transport will implement the $37.85 million Pollution and Waste Management Project from 2025 to 2031 as part of a commitment to a cleaner development pathway. The focus on municipal solid waste in Vientiane, the country's capital and largest waste generator, will provide a model for other cities, thereby amplifying its impact across Laos.Through the project, the government will invest in waste collection equipment, transfer and t...