Small action, big impact

Trash for Trees Program of Green Planet Club, University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Thai Nguyen University).

In recent years, the phrase “Green Club” has become familiar to university and college students in the province. This is a place where students who share a common interest in environmental issues gather. Members of these clubs have one thing in common: a deep awareness of the urgency to act against the negative impacts of environmental pollution, plastic waste, climate change, etc. on the ecosystem and human life.

At the University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Thai Nguyen University), the Green Planet Club of the University has made its mark with its wide-ranging activities. Currently, the Club has 72 official members and 171 active collaborators.

Nguyen Tuan Hung, a member of the club, shared: I always feel proud to be with a group full of enthusiasm, love nature and always ready to act for the environment. For me, the club is not only a place to carry out environmental protection programs but also a real family, where we can learn, share and grow up...

The sense of responsibility, solidarity and desire to contribute are clearly demonstrated through the Club's diverse activities, such as Green Day, Green Sunday, Earth Hour, waste classification classes, or the "environmental protection class" program.

The “Exchange trash for trees” program is usually organized by the Club at the beginning or end of the semester, taking place at the central campus of the School, where students can easily access. The Organizing Committee designed tables to receive plastic waste and classify waste, and decorated the space with green trees and eye-catching environmental propaganda posters.

Participating students can bring plastic bottles, cans, old batteries, scrap paper or sorted recyclable waste to exchange for small, pretty potted plants such as succulents, cacti, pothos or easy-to-grow herbs such as basil, mint...

At the University of Science (Thai Nguyen University), the Green Environment Club currently has 65 members, and is one of the most active and influential units in the student community.

Established with the goal of preserving and improving the school environment in the direction of "green - clean - beautiful", the Club maintains regular weekly activities, attracting the regular participation of dozens of official members and many volunteer collaborators.

Forest and Climate Change Science Exhibition of Green Environment Club, University of Science (Thai Nguyen University).

Nguyen Ngoc Lam, Vice President of the Green Environment Club (University of Science), said: In addition to thematic activities on environment, climate, renewable energy or waste classification, the Club also organizes many practical and creative programs such as: Collecting old books and clothes to support students in mountainous areas; exchanging old batteries for new ones to reduce toxic waste; filming propaganda videos to raise environmental awareness; and actively participating in cultural and artistic activities such as art performances and exhibitions of propaganda paintings with the theme of environment and sustainable development.

Not only spreading the message of environmental protection, the Green Environment Club's programs also aim to build green living habits and responsible living in the student community.

Club members regularly share tips on recycling school supplies, organize “no plastic waste week” on campus, and coordinate with functional units to organize clean-up campaigns around the lake, classroom areas, dormitories, parking lots, etc.

From simple activities, Green Clubs are gradually maturing and playing a significant role in educating, communicating and promoting environmental action in the student community.

Each activity, though small, is carried out with heart and responsibility, contributing to raising awareness and consciousness of environmental protection among young people. The clubs contribute to nurturing generations of students who are not only knowledgeable but also responsible for society, nature and their own future…

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202504/hanh-dong-nho-lan-toa-lon-ac80dd3/