The manual for sustainable plastic recycling, developed by ‘Rethinking Plastics’ is an essential guide to provide a more in-depth understanding of the plastic recycling sector in Vietnam and also contributes to the implementation of Vietnam's National Action Plan on Sustainable Production and Consumption in the period of 2021-2030 (Decision 889/QD-TTg dated June 24, 2020). It includes information on plastics classification, standards, methods, equipment, technologies and technical guidelines as well as sustainable trends in the plastic recycling industry, information on legal compliance, environmental protection regulations and national and international policy frameworks, such as the recently issued EPR regulations in Vietnam