Should Vietnam ban single-use plastics entirely by 2030? I've watched my local market in Hanoi hand out thin plastic bags for every single purchase, even a single cucumber, and the waste accumulates faster than any recycling program can handle. The government's 2025 target to reduce plastic waste is admirable, but without a hard ban and real alternatives like biodegradable bags or reusable containers, I doubt we'll see meaningful change. Some argue a ban hurts small vendors and low-income families, but isn't that exactly why we need a clear deadline to force innovation and support?