June 11, 2019 | 21:20 (GMT+7)
“No Plastic Bag Day” actively observed
PANO - The Saigon Union of Trading Cooperatives (Saigon Co.op) launched a program “No Plastic Bag Day” at its 750 supermarkets and conventional stores across the country on June 10.
Saigon Co.op has called on its customers to use eco-friendly reusable bags when they go shopping at its outlets such as Co.op Mart, Co.op Xtra, Co.op Food, and Co.op Smiles.
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The retailer also announced the tenth edition of the campaign on green consumption to raise people's awareness of environment protection among people and the business community and to promote green consumption behaviors.
Accordingly, it offered up to a 40 percent discount for over 1,000 environment-friendly products. Customers shopping with eco-friendly bags will also get bonuses.
Moreover, “Green cash” counters are also set up at Saigon Co.op-run retail chains to help customers with green products in their shopping bags reduce their waiting time at counters.
Translated by Song Anh