Unresponsive Chinese company piling violations
Unresponsive Chinese company piling violations
A Chinese investor’s recycled tire manufacturing plant named Vietnam Hello International Limited Company, located in Phu Bai industrial park (IP) in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, has been delaying dealing with its air pollution violations, in spite of the authority’s continuous prodding, according to newswire Laodong.vn.
According to workers in the IP, recycling rubber tire has caused serious air pollution since the plant came into operation. The stench is worse whenever the plant discharges wastewater. The pollution does not only make workers discontent but also affects their health.
An inspector from the Thua Thien-Hue Department of Natural Resources and Environment stated that the plant is equipped with used machinery and outdated technology, thus leading to the foul smell during the manufacturing process, which might be avoided otherwise.
A representative of the Division of Natural Resources and Environment of Huong Thuy commune said that the authority requested the company to take appropriate measures to deal with the pollution numerous times, which the company promptly ignored.
In January 2015, the Thua Thien-Hue People’s Committee imposed a fine of VND180 million ($8,025) on the company for violating environmental regulations. In addition, the company lacked a temporary storage area for dangerous waste at the time.
Previously, at the end of 2014, the Thua Thien-Hue IP Management Board requested the company to relocate the plant to La Son IP or Tu Ha IP.
However, as of now, the company has yet to pay the fine or relocate the plant.
Licensed in February 2010, the company specialises in manufacturing recycled tires, as well as trading tires and other rubber products.
