FPT University cooperates with Laiday Refill Rethink Plastic Vietnam ICED
FPT University cooperates with private organizations such as Laiday Refill — specializing in eco-friendly products, Rethink Plastic Vietnam — a youth-led Vietnamese groups promoting plastic waste reduction, and the Institute for Circular Economy Development (ICED).
One notable initiative involved 100 students FPT Education working alongside NGOs such as Laiday Refill, Rethink Plastic Vietnam, and ICED to organize a FPT Clean-Up Day campaign, which aimed to collect plastic and other waste in the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) area. This campaign represented a joint effort between the university and both Vietnamese environmental NGOs, as well as environmental science researchers, to collect, analyze, and audit waste in order to trace its origins — addressing the root causes of plastic pollution.
The campaign’s analytical report was then submitted to environmental management authorities, providing a scientific basis for more effective waste management policies. These findings helped local governments and environmental agencies better identify and regulate production facilities that contributed to plastic waste in their communities.
Post-campaign audits conducted by ICED revealed that among the 120 kilograms of plastic waste collected at SHTP, 52.6% originated from single-use plastic packaging. A total of 822 classified image entries were recorded, with 41.8% displaying brand logos — clearly linking the waste to “on-the-go” behaviors such as snacking, quick drinks, and smoking in high-traffic areas. The main culprits were identified as plastic packaging manufacturers.
This represents a meaningful contribution to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
FPT University cooperates with IQAir
In line with FPT University’s strategy of collaborating with both international and Vietnamese organizations for shared SDG action, FPT University has also partnered with IQAir, a global environmental technology corporation operating a worldwide air quality data network. Through this partnership, Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring stations were installed across FPT University’s campuses. The data from these stations appear on the global air quality map at iqair.com, each marked with FPT University’s logo. Thousands of users regularly follow the campus AQI updates via IQAir’s website and app.
Each air quality monitoring point not only provides real-time updates for FPTU’s faculty and students but also benefits local residents and nearby businesses by giving them access to air quality data where they live and work. This dataset contributes valuable information to both national and global climate data systems.
Clearly, this collaboration represents a significant contribution to advancing SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).