Reduce Single-Use Plastics in Viet Nam through Policy, Innovation, and Consumer Engagement (RSUP)

About this project

<p class="ql-align-justify">The <strong>overall objective</strong> of RSUP is to improve plastic waste management in Viet Nam and contribute to the implementation of the legislation framework on plastic pollution in Viet Nam through reducing the consumption of SUPs in retail chains, changing the behaviors of consumers, supporting manufacturers of alternatives to SUPs and strengthening the policy framework to support the long-term change in Viet Nam towards the achievement of stopping generating of SUPs and non-degradable plastic bags by 2030.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Specific objectives</strong> of the project are: </p><p class="ql-align-justify">(i) to support retailers to reduce the consumption of SUPs in their supply chains; </p><p class="ql-align-justify">(ii) to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in expansion of producing alternatives to SUPs through establishing a partnership among SMEs/ manufacturers and retailers; </p><p class="ql-align-justify">(iii) to raise awareness and change the behavior of customers on consumption of reusable products; </p><p class="ql-align-justify">(iv) to strengthen the policy framework for reducing the consumption of SUPs in Viet Nam.</p><p><br></p>

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 3Good Health and Well-being
• 5Gender Equality
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Vietnam

Sectors

Business development servicesWaste management/disposalEnvironmental policy and administrative management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Main focusClimate adaptation · Also contributesDisability inclusion · Also contributes

Places

VN - GGGI HQ in VIETNAM

Funded by

European Commission

Implemented by

INSTITUTE OF STRATEGY AND POLICY ON AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Accountable

University, college or other teaching institution, research institute or think-tank

Passes funds through

Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2025-PC-70289.

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