Each month, more than 100 young people are regularly mobilized to collect scrap materials from production facilities and individual households. Seemingly worthless items such as soda cans, cardboard, plastic bottles, scrap paper, and scrap metal are carefully sorted by the young people and then collected at the commune's collection point. Afterwards, the scrap materials are sold to raise funds to buy books, school supplies, and meaningful gifts for underprivileged children.
From the moment it was implemented, the model received great support from the people. Ms. Nguyen Thi Duyen, from Duyen Trang village, shared: "Previously, empty cans and plastic bottles in my house were all thrown away. But since this model was introduced, I keep them to contribute to the fundraising for the children. It's a small act, but very meaningful."
According to Nguyen Dinh Thu, Secretary of the Youth Union branch in Duyen Truong village: Each Youth Union member not only collects scrap materials but also acts as an active advocate. They guide people in sorting scrap at home and proactively contact the Youth Union when collection is needed. The good news is that the villagers not only support the initiative but also actively participate; many families separate their scrap materials and call the Youth Union members to pick them up.
From 2024 to the present, the model has collected over 2 tons of cardboard, more than 470 kg of scrap iron and aluminum, approximately 4,000 empty cans, and 500 kg of recycled plastic. All funds from the sale of scrap materials are used by the Youth Union of the commune to buy gifts for poor students. In 2025 alone, the unit organized 5 scrap collection campaigns, raising over 10 million VND. On the occasion of the National Unity Day on November 18, 2025, the commune's Youth Union awarded 50 gifts, each worth 200,000 VND, to disadvantaged youth and children.
Dinh Van Tien, from Quang Trung village, emotionally shared: "I'm so happy. My family is still struggling, sometimes we don't even have notebooks to write in. Receiving gifts from you all makes me feel like I've been given extra strength. I promise to study hard so as not to disappoint everyone's kindness."
Besides collecting scrap materials, the youth union members of Than Khe commune have also been creative in their communication efforts, helping the model spread widely. Short videos posted on social media, conversations at village cultural centers, and youth union activities all incorporate messages about environmental protection. As a result, people's awareness is increasing; sorting waste and scrap materials is gradually becoming a habit in each family. Mr. Bui Quang Tao, Secretary of the Than Khe Commune Youth Union, said: "The model was born from the reality of the increasing amount of household waste. What we want is not only to raise funds but also to create a habit of sorting waste and raise environmental awareness in the community. Thanks to the perseverance of the youth union members, that habit is gradually forming in each household. In the future, we will maintain and expand the model throughout the commune, and we plan to build more fixed collection points to make it convenient for people to contribute scrap materials."
The "Turning Waste into Gifts" model, though starting with small actions, has a significant impact, contributing to environmental protection, fostering a spirit of mutual support and compassion, and spreading a positive image of the youth union members in Than Khe commune. This affirms a simple yet profound truth: When the heart is still passionate, every small act can bring great meaning to the community.
Source: https://baohungyen.vn/bien-rac-thai-thanh-qua-3188626.html
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