Promoting sustainable tourism through reusables

Next in our series of innovations set to reduce single use plastic is GREEn, which addresses the environmental impact of tourism.

By implementing a Deposit-Refund Model, GREEn incentivises tourists to use reusable products, reduce waste, and promote proper disposal practices. The project focuses on the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve in Vietnam, empowering stakeholders such as tourists, eco-tourism operators and the local community.

With a strong emphasis on environmental protection, reduction of plastic waste, visitor engagement, and sustainable revenue generation, GREEn offers a comprehensive solution to promote sustainable tourism practices and preserve the biodiversity of eco-tourism destinations.

GREEn is one of the initiatives developed by members of the Plastics Innovation Hub Vietnam– a CSIRO initiative supported by Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in partnership with Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam’s Administration of Seas and Islands, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and National Plastic Action Partnership UNDP Vietnam.