Garbage and water hyacinth are taken out of the canal for treatment - Photo: THANH HIEP
As part of the 152nd "Green Sunday" series of activities in response to the activities to welcome the Congress of the Vietnam Youth Union in Binh Thanh District, more than 350 union members, youth, volunteers, and young soldiers of the armed forces in the district enthusiastically joined forces to clean up, collect water hyacinths, and garbage. Clear the flow, and renovate the stagnant canals at Lang Rach.
In particular, the program has coordinated with the Saigon Xanh group to implement a green trash barrier project to prevent trash from flowing from canals into the Saigon River.
The 45m long trash barrier project, spanning across Lang canal (Phan Chu Trinh bridge area), aims to prevent trash from floating into the river mouth, affecting the environment and landscape.
In total, more than 13 tons of water hyacinth and waste were collected and treated.
45m long trash barrier project deployed on Lang canal
Deputy Secretary of the District Youth Union, Chairman of the Vietnam Youth Union of Binh Thanh District, Mr. Phan Van Nam, said: "This is a practical and meaningful activity, affirming that every small action of each individual has great value in building a sustainable, green, clean and beautiful living environment.
The Standing Committee of the District Youth Union hopes that through these meaningful projects and tasks, it will contribute to building a civilized environment, a green, clean and beautiful urban area for people living in the area. Spreading the sense of responsibility and youthfulness of the Youth Union members to the community."
Youth Union members, volunteers, and young soldiers of the armed forces joined hands to respond to the "Green Sunday" activity to clean up trash along Lang Canal.
Tran, a volunteer, shared: "At first, when I saw the canal was full of garbage and smelled bad, I was a bit scared. However, after a while, my friends and colleagues rolled up their sleeves and waded directly into the canal to clean it up. It was very hard, but it was fun because everyone was united, each person had a task, and together we joined hands to clean up all the garbage here."
Mr. An, the human resources manager and coordinator of the Saigon Xanh group, said: "This morning's work was difficult because the water level of Lang canal was rising, so the volunteers had to swim in the dark water. Each time, they had to soak for 2 to 3 hours continuously.
Although it is difficult, there are truly wonderful teammates and new friends who are willing to share the joys and sorrows to complete the set goals. Saigon Xanh hopes that models and activities like this will continue to be replicated. Propaganda work for Youth Union members will be stronger so that the younger generation is aware of their responsibility for protecting the sustainable environment."
Images of young people responding to the "Green Sunday" activity
Young soldiers of the armed forces in the district work together to clean up trash.
Volunteers are equipped with protective gear to wade into the canal to collect water hyacinth and trash.
After wading into the canal, volunteers had to do an "upside down" position to push the dirty water out of their protective suits.
The moment a volunteer wiped sweat off his teammate's face
Green trash barrier buoys were swum down the canal by volunteers from the Saigon Xanh group to be fixed to iron poles.
The "Green Vietnam" volunteer group is in charge of collecting trash along the walkway on the banks of Lang Canal.
Photo: THANH HIEP
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