Waste-to-energy facilities manage environmental problems while promoting economic development, gaining local government support. (Photo: Soc Son Waste-to-Energy Plant)
Vietnam generates nearly 70,000 tons of waste daily, with over 70% sent to landfills. However, as available land becomes increasingly scarce, waste-to-energy plants, which provide electricity during the waste processing, are considered an effective solution to balance environmental concerns with economic development. These plants are particularly favored by local governments in densely populated areas like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, where waste volumes are higher.
