Vietnam aims for 'circular economy' with recycling law

From Apple to Asahi, new rules encourage cleaner supply chains and greener products

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Women sort recyclable parts from electronic equipment in Quan Do, Vietnam: The country is concerned about becoming a dumping ground for the world's electronic waste.  © Reuters

LIEN HOANG, Nikkei staff writer

HO CHI MINH CITY -- Twice a week, Veritas Vietnam staff drop by Starbucks to pick up old coffee grounds, from which the company concocts shoes, cups, and masks for clients like Mercedes and InterContinental Hotels.

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