Hanoi responds to Vietnam recycling festival

The Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment launched the Vietnam Recycling Programme on September 26 to encourage local residents to recycle electronic waste.

Local residents respond to the programme.
Local residents respond to the programme.

The event, which is part of activities in response to the ‘Clean up the World’ Campaign, provided people with free recycling services for electronic products.

The programme is being implemented in five wards including Nghia Tan, Yen Hoa, Thanh Cong, Doi Can and Quan Thanh in Ba Dinh and Cau Giay districts.

The event aims to call on local people to work together for a green environment via the collection, treatment and recycling of electronic waste in a safe manner.

It was also expected to raise awareness of the community about the management of e-waste, reduce the amount of electronic waste as well as promote the recycling of e-waste in order to protect the environment and people’s health.