Hanoi promotes green production and consumption towards sustainable development

In recent years, the concept of “greening” is no longer strange to the people of the capital. From factories, craft villages to supermarkets and traditional markets, the spirit of environmentally friendly production and consumption is gradually becoming a natural choice. With its position as the largest economic and cultural center of the country, Hanoi is gradually realizing a sustainable development model, where economic growth goes hand in hand with preserving the living environment.

In the manufacturing sector, many businesses have proactively transformed their operating models. Facilities apply cleaner production processes, use recycled materials, save energy and reduce emissions. Environmentally friendly products are increasingly appearing in the packaging, textile, handicraft, food and household appliance industries. Many businesses have achieved green product certification, participated in the “Cleaner Industrial Production” program and responded to the “No Plastic Waste” commitment.

Hanoi promotes green and sustainable consumption activities.

Traditional craft villages, the pride of Hanoi, have also changed their appearance. In Bat Trang, Phu Vinh, Tranh Khuc or Duong Lam, many establishments have invested in waste treatment systems, making use of natural materials, and minimizing pollution. Preserving traditional crafts is closely linked to the goal of sustainable development, both creating livelihoods for people and preserving cultural heritage.

According to statistics, more than 50% of distribution enterprises have applied cleaner production solutions, saving energy; 65% of non-degradable packaging in markets, shopping malls and supermarkets has been replaced; 70% of enterprises in industrial zones have switched to clean technology; nearly 80% of agricultural and food enterprises have participated in safe production chains. These figures not only reflect results but also demonstrate a profound change in the awareness of enterprises and people.

The change also spreads to consumer lifestyles. Hanoians are increasingly proactive in making green choices such as bringing cloth bags and personal water bottles to the supermarket, saying no to disposable plastic bags. At large retail chains such as GO!, WinMart, BRG Mart, Aeon, the display areas for organic and energy-saving products always attract buyers. Recent surveys show that most young consumers are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products, a clear sign that green consumption is becoming an urban lifestyle.

However, Hanoi’s green development path still faces challenges. Many small and medium-sized enterprises are limited in capital and technology; green products are still expensive; awareness of sustainable consumption is uneven. According to experts, to overcome this, the city needs to improve its green finance and credit mechanisms, promote community propaganda, and build a transparent eco-label and identification system so that consumers can easily recognize and trust it.

Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade Nguyen The Hiep said that implementing the National Program on Sustainable Production and Consumption for the 2021-2030 period, the Hanoi Center for Industrial Promotion and Industrial Development Consulting has deployed many programs to connect green supply chains, supporting businesses in the handicraft, textile, agricultural, food industries, etc. "We aim to turn green production and consumption into daily actions, not just a movement," Mr. Hiep emphasized.

In the 2021-2025 period, Hanoi will include green development in its core action program, focusing on perfecting policy mechanisms, implementing pilot models on cleaner production, waste management, promoting the use of advanced energy in industry, and supporting businesses both technically and financially.

Greening production and consumption is not only an economic development orientation but also a commitment of Hanoi in protecting the environment, responding to climate change and building a sustainable future. When green products become a habit of the people, the capital will truly reach the image of a green - smart - livable city, becoming a model for the whole country in harmonious development between people and nature.

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Source: https://moit.gov.vn/phat-trien-ben-vung/ha-noi-thuc-day-san-xuat-va-tieu-dung-xanh-huong-toi-phat-trien-ben-vung.html