Hue, Sept. 15 -- The central city of Hue launched a pilot "Deposit and Return System" (DRS), the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, under the project "Hue - A Plastic Smart City in Central Vietnam" (TVA project) funded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) - Norway through the WWF - Vietnam. The model, widely seen as an effective tool for extended responsibility of producers, requires consumers to pay a small deposit when purchasing bottled or canned beverages, which they will reclaim when returning empty containers to designated collection points. The system has proven successful across more than 40 countries worldwide, including the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The pilot in Hue aims to raise public awareness, particularly among...