Behavior Change in Local Systems to Mitigate Ocean Plastic Pollution: Case Study of USAID's Municipal Waste Recycling Program in Two Vietnamese Cities
Year of Publication
2020
These case studies are based on projects under the USAID Municipal Waste Recycling Program in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The cases provide an overview of the current city waste management systems, documents outcomes, and provides recommendations based on these outcomes.
Source:
Urban Institute and United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Author(s):
Sara McTarnaghan
James Ladi Williams
Geography:
Vietnam
Type:
Case Study
Purpose of Measurement:
Understanding the Problem, Monitoring and Evaluation
Impact theme(s):
Livelihoods, Policy, Capital Flows, Behavior Change
These case studies are based on projects under the USAID Municipal Waste Recycling Program in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Both cases focus on efforts to shift consumer behavior to reduce plastic use, increase waste separation, and improve recycling. The cases provide an overview of the current city waste management systems, document outcomes, and provide recommendations based on these outcomes.