Recycling in Vietnam

In Vietnam – like in other Asian countries as well – recycling is handled by the informal sector – either family businesses or small scale enterprises specialized in recycling of waste materials.

Jim Selkin, a professional photographer, art director and writer currently working in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), wrote two photo reportages on grassroots recycling in this city – from an ex-pat’s perspective:

www.jimselkin.com/post/grassroots-recycling-in-saigon-part-1-of-2

www.jimselkin.com/post/a-foray-into-plastic-recycling

Source / Photo: Jim Selkin