An unofficial statistic shows that Hanoi emits around 4000- 5000 tonnes of garbage everyday, with plastic bags accounting for 7 to 8 percent.
This number does not appear to be reducing, meanwhile it takes hundreds of years for plastic bags to completely decompose. It is not only disastrous to the environment but also affects human’s health.
Old habits die hard. However, Hanoi’s authorities have been implementing a campaign promoting the use of paper bags instead of plastic ones. The project has gradually been proving effective.-VNA