The regulation is no longer coming. It is here. From 1 January 2026, hotels and tourist destinations in Hanoi are required to eliminate single-use plastic amenities from their operations — toothbrushes, shampoo sachets, body wash bottles, straws, and more are all in scope.

For the hospitality sector, this is both a compliance obligation and a strategic opportunity. The businesses that treat it as the latter will come out ahead.

The stakes in numbers
1.8M Tonnes of plastic waste generated in Vietnam annually

73% Of global travellers prefer accommodations with sustainable practices

40M VND Maximum fine for non-compliance with the ban

The financial penalty is real, but the reputational risk is arguably larger. Travellers — especially international guests — are increasingly making booking decisions based on a property's environmental credentials. Non-compliance is visible in ways that fines are not.

What must be replaced?

Hotel amenity packaging — shampoo, conditioner, body wash bottles

Toiletry items — toothbrushes, combs, single-use accessories

Food & beverage items — straws, cutlery, food packaging

BUYO has developed a full range of bioplastic alternatives designed specifically for the hospitality and tourism industry — products that are fully biodegradable, microplastic-free, certified food-safe, and built to the performance standards hotels require.

1. Amenity bottles — shampoo, conditioner, body wash
2. Biodegradable toothbrushes, combs & toiletry items
3. Eco-friendly straws, cutlery & food packaging
4. Biodegrades in 6–12 months vs 450+ years for conventional plastic
5. Compliance as competitive advantage

Beyond avoiding fines, hotels that act proactively gain something more valuable: the ability to lead the narrative. A property that has already transitioned — and communicates that transition clearly — earns guest trust in a way that reactive compliance never will.

Staying compliant, enhancing brand reputation, and meeting guest expectations are three separate business goals. BUYO's solutions address all three in a single switch.

The regulation is already in effect. If your property hasn't completed its transition, the sourcing decision shouldn't wait any longer.

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