Hanoi, March 3 -- Plastic pollution, often referred to as "white pollution" due to the widespread use of single-use plastics, represents a significant environmental challenge for many countries, including Vietnam, requiring it to take urgent actions to address this alarming problem, according to experts. Vietnam facing serious challenges from plastic waste The rapid population growth, economic development, and advancements in science and technology, which have led to the proliferation of more convenient materials, have all contributed to a sharp increase in the volume of plastic products used annually in Vietnam. According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, approximately 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste are...