Starting September 15th, a pilot program will mandate that tourists do not bring plastic bags to Co To Island.

Previously, from September 1, 2022 to the present, the People's Committee of Co To district has implemented phase 1 of Project 175, which is a pilot program advising all passengers not to bring plastic bags and single-use plastic items to Co To.

After a year of piloting, the awareness, habits, and behaviors of the people and tourists in protecting the marine and island environment have undergone many positive changes and transformations, with a noticeable improvement in their awareness.

The marine environment is being initially protected, and some species such as turtles, green seagulls, albatrosses, dolphins, etc., have returned to live on the island, which is a very encouraging sign.

In order to further enhance the effectiveness of achieving the goals of the Government, the Provincial Party Committee, and the People's Committee of Quang Ninh province regarding the reduction of plastic waste and marine environmental pollution, the People's Committee of Co To district continues to implement phase 2 of Project 175, which involves piloting the mandatory requirement that all passengers do not bring plastic bags and single-use plastic items to the island.

100% of agencies, units, schools, markets, service businesses, passenger and cargo transport vessels, and fishing vessels in Co To district are prohibited from using plastic bags, single-use plastic items (plastic boxes, plastic cups, disposable plastic straws, etc.), and other materials that pose a risk of marine environmental pollution from September 15, 2023.

To effectively implement the tasks of phase 2 of Project 175, the People's Committee of Co To district recommends and requests that agencies, units, the People's Committees of communes and towns, Mai Quyen Tourism Co., Ltd., passenger and cargo transport companies, and production, business, and service establishments in Co To district cooperate in carrying out this content.