Promoting international cooperation and information exchange for tackling environmental pollution caused by pesticide packaging
Abstract
Collection and disposal of empty pesticide containers does not only create an environmental impact but
also contribute to protecting the health of farmers and communities in agricultural areas, preserving water quality, reducing soil and air pollution, and moving towards agricultural production that meets higher safety standards. On the occasion of the “2024 International Container Management Symposium” co-organized by the Plant Protection Department (MARD), CropLife International, EuroCham, and CropLife Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, the Environment Magazine interviewed Dr. Andrew Ward - Stewardship, Director of CropLife International and Dr. Tan Siang Hee – Executive Director of CropLife Asia on solutions to tackling pollution caused by empty containers in different countries around the world, including Vietnam.