Action for the environment

In recent years, the collection and processing of household waste has become a positive way of life in many localities throughout the province. From small actions such as sorting waste at home and sweeping village roads to participating in self-governing models, people are becoming increasingly aware of their responsibility to protect the environment, contributing to building a green, clean, and safe living space.

The staff and workers of the Tan Trao ATK Museum cleaned and beautified the museum grounds.

Small habits, big value

Chairman of the People's Committee of Lung Cu Commune, Tran Duc Chung, said: “After the merger, Lung Cu has over 15,000 inhabitants and welcomes nearly 20,000 visitors each week, with a significant increase on weekends, putting immense pressure on the environment. The commune considers protecting the landscape a core task to maintain its tourism brand. The commune maintains a garbage collection team every afternoon, handling all waste in the central area and tourist spots. During the buckwheat flower festival, the commune mobilized social resources to provide 36 wooden trash cans to households in Lo Lo Chai village; and intensified efforts to educate residents and tourists about maintaining general cleanliness. On weekends, agencies and villages launch campaigns to clean village roads and alleys; and inspection and handling of environmental violations are strictly implemented, contributing to maintaining a clean and beautiful landscape.”

Implementing the National Target Program for Building New Rural Areas in the 2021-2025 period, from the initial 28 pilot models, the entire province has developed more than 3,800 self-governing environmental protection groups. Alongside this are widespread movements such as "Green Sunday," "Exchange Trash for Trees," "Self-Managed Roadways," planting flowers and trees along main roads; donating trash cans and billboards promoting waste sorting; and organizing models for waste treatment at source… These persistent activities have created a clear transformation in the landscape and fostered green living habits in the community.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Anh, from Vinh Tien village, Chiem Hoa commune, shared: “Before, whenever it rained, garbage would be washed down the road by the water, making cleanup very troublesome. Since the commune started encouraging garbage sorting and placing trash cans in each household, the roads are much cleaner. Keeping the roads clean means keeping our own homes clean. Every morning, seeing my children and grandchildren playing happily in the fresh air, I feel even more certain that what I'm doing is right and should be maintained regularly.”

Small but sustainable

Ms. Le Thi Linh, Chairwoman of the Fatherland Front Committee of Nhu Khe commune, said: “The awareness of the people has changed dramatically. From keeping their front yards clean, people have proactively formed self-governing groups, proposed garbage collection points, and planted flowers along the roads. We have intensified propaganda through village meetings, social media, and the campaign "All people unite to build new rural areas and civilized urban areas." When the people are the main actors, the movement will truly be sustainable.”

At some tourist destinations, the habit of littering among some visitors still persists. In Tan Lap village, Tan Trao commune, Ms. Trieu Thi Lam Hanh, head of the village women's association, shared: "The influx of tourists is a joy for the villagers, but the landscape must always be clean and beautiful. We have placed more trash cans at photo spots and increased reminders, hoping that tourists will treat our village as their own home."

Many localities have maintained waste sorting at source, organized regular collection, minimized accumulation, and arranged neat and convenient collection points. Self-governing models continue to play a core role in maintaining cleanliness in villages and hamlets. In areas with tourism development, the government, in collaboration with local people, strengthens communication through concise and subtle reminder signs; guiding tourists not to litter and to preserve the landscape.

These comprehensive solutions have brought about significant changes: the quality of life has improved; the image of the locality as green, clean, and friendly is increasingly affirmed; and household waste collection has become more systematic. Keeping the environment clean, starting with small actions, is the most practical way to build a civilized and sustainable residential community.

Text and photos: Hao Le

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/xa-hoi/202512/hanh-dong-vi-moi-truong-ef838be/