Vietnam Airlines continues to hold “Green Con Dao Day” in November

Monday - 30/12/2024 15:37

On November 30, Vietnam Airlines collaborated with Ben Dam Port Management Board, Vietnam Coast Guard 33, and Residential Area No. 10 of Con Dao District to conduct training sessions aimed at increasing awareness of plastic waste sorting among locals. This program is part of the “Green Con Dao Day” activities

In this initiative, the program raised awareness about sorting, collecting, and recycling plastic waste in Con Dao, guiding residents on the proper use of plastic and practicing waste sorting at source. The community also takes part in mini-games centered around waste sorting.

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Vietnam Airlines is continuing the “Green Con Dao Day”, together for a greener island and cleaner sea on November 30.

As part of the series of activities for this “Green Con Dao Day” event, residents brought sorted plastic waste to exchange for recycled prizes such as greenery and plant pots. The collected plastic waste will be transported to Ho Chi Minh City for processing, recycling into useful products like furniture, which will then be donated back to the Con Dao community. During the event on November 30, over 170 kg of recyclable plastic waste, cans, and milk boxes were collected by the organizers.

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At the event, more than 170 kg of recyclable plastic waste, cans, and milk boxes were collected by the organizers.

Additionally, marketing activities were carried out through social media, radio broadcasts, and in-person awareness sessions, with strong cooperation from the Con Dao District People's Committee, Women's Union, and local Youth Union, aimed at spreading the program's message widely among residents.

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Strong communication activities were also deployed to the locals.

The “Green Con Dao Day” is expected to continue on December 22nd, aiming to collect 1,500 – 2,000 kg of waste in Con Dao for proper disposal and recycling. The program hopes to enhance residents' environmental awareness through meaningful activities, working together to clean up the beaches and roads on the island.

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The Con Dao Green Festival will continue to be held on December 22, 2024.

According to the local authorities, the daily waste generation in the area is about 25 tons, with plastic waste making up nearly 20%. It is projected that by 2026, the total waste generated in the district will be around 31 tons per day, with approximately 4 tons being plastic waste.

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The collected waste is processed and recycled according to the proper procedures.

Building a green destination and supporting the local community is everyone's responsibility in the effort towards sustainable development. With a key strategy for sustainable development, joining the green journey of Con Dao is part of a series of plans that Vietnam Airlines is kicking off.

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Previously, in Phase 1 (from September 24 to September 30 and from October 8 to October 12), the project successfully collected nearly 900 kg of various recyclable waste, which was taken back to the mainland for proper processing and recycling. In the coming time, Vietnam Airlines will continue to organize environmental protection activities in Con Dao and other locations across the country, contributing to the construction of a sustainable aviation-tourism ecosystem, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.

Author: Xuan Da

Source: Việt Nam Airline Spirit. Translated: Xuan Da