Hon Dat collects over 1.5 tons of pesticide packaging waste.

On June 3rd, in Hon Dat commune, Syngenta Vietnam Co., Ltd. collaborated with the Department of Agriculture and Environment of An Giang province to organize the "Clean Environment - Green Life" program for 2026, aiming to raise community awareness about protecting the agricultural environment and using pesticides safely and effectively.

The program includes training for people on the safe use of pesticides according to the "4 correct principles - 5 golden rules"; guidance on planting techniques, collecting and disposing of pesticide packaging according to regulations; and organizing awareness campaigns to educate the community about environmental protection.

People collect used pesticide packaging and bring it to a designated collection point.

Simultaneously, the program organized the collection and sorting of used pesticide packaging; and encouraged people to participate in exchanging waste for gifts to raise awareness of environmental protection. As a result, the program collected over 1.5 tons of used pesticide packaging.

People collect used pesticide packaging and bring it to a designated collection point to exchange it for gifts.

The program is a practical activity in response to World Environment Day (June 5th), contributing to reducing the indiscriminate disposal of pesticide packaging in the fields, aiming to build a green and clean rural environment and develop sustainable agriculture .

Text and photos: MINI

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