As one part of the ‘Rethinking Plastics’ activities in Vietnam, Expertise France and GIZ support the Department of Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) in Vietnam in setting up a legal framework for the potential development of an EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) scheme in the packaging sector.

The project has developed, published and disseminated a Policy Brief on EPR for Packaging Waste in Vietnam as a framework document for decision-makers. It addresses the key principles and shares international experiences on EPR mechanisms and legal frameworks. The Policy Brief was developed in cooperation with the Department of Legal Affairs of (MONRE). It is available for download in English or in Vietnamese.