About 1,700 people gathered to collect garbage and clear sewage systems in environmental campaigns launched in Quang Nam Province, and Da Nang and Can Tho cities yesterday morning.

In Quang Nam, nearly 500 volunteers from hotels, tourism companies, and schools in Hoi An city participated in the “Green Day: Eco-tours without Plastic Bags” campaign jointly organized by Hoi An Ecotours, Victoria Hotel, and the local Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.

They collected plastic bags and litter on a number of streets, on Cua Dai Beach, and in the coconut forest along the Truong Giang River.

In Da Nang City, the local Department of Natural Resources and Environment also kicked off a week-long campaign to dredge and clear the sewerage system in residential areas with the participation of 1,000 youths.

Meanwhile, 140 volunteers from Victoria Hotel, universities and a number of foreigners collected 7 tons of garbage along the Can Tho River as part of the “Green Victoria Day” campaign in Can Tho City.

Source : TT