Japanese Firm to Produce Organic Fertilizer from Waste in Northern Vietnam

Japanese Kume Group plans to build a plant producing organic fertilizer from waste in Vietnam’s northern province of Hung Yen, the move will help the locality tackle waste problem and strengthen environmental protection. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide financial support for the company to construct the plant, said Nguyen Van Phong, chairman of the provincial People’s Committee. A pilot plant will be built to treat and classify waste and turn the waste to organic fertilizer, while guidance will be given to locals on how to classify rubbish, he said, adding that another huge plant will be construct after the pilot’s success. Kume Group has also asked for support from the province, especially in researching the waste releasing situation in the locality as well as waste gathering for the plant. Phong expressed belief at the feasibility and effectiveness of the project, pledging that the province will create optimal conditions for its implementation, especially in land use, clean water, infrastructure and power supply. The province will back the soon construction of the small plant, while directing provincial departments and agencies to coordinate with Kume Group during the implementation of the project, stated Phong. (Tin Tuc - News Dec 12)