Spreading the message of working together to build a sustainable lifestyle in harmony with nature.

The delegates performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the exhibition.

Photo: Le Huy Hai - VNA

On the morning of November 17th, in An Giang, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the People's Committee of An Giang province, organized the opening of the photo exhibition promoting the prevention and control of plastic waste in 2025.

This is a communication activity within the framework of the Project "Promoting the dissemination of information on the prevention and control of plastic waste in the period 2021 - 2025" approved by the Prime Minister in 2021. The exhibition provides viewers with information about the harmful effects of plastic waste and plastic bags on the environment, economy , society, and human health; encourages the community to change their habits of using plastic bags and single-use plastic products, switch to environmentally friendly materials, and increase the collection and recycling of plastic waste, aiming towards a circular economy, green economy, and green growth.

Delegates visit the exhibition.

Photo: Le Huy Hai - VNA

The exhibition displays 100 photographs accompanied by explanations, banners, and slogans promoting the Party's guidelines and policies, and the State's laws and regulations on environmental protection and the prevention and control of plastic waste. It focuses on five key areas: the current situation, origins, causes, consequences, and solutions to reduce plastic waste pollution. The event aims to contribute to raising community awareness and responsibility, spreading the message of working together to build a sustainable lifestyle in harmony with nature.

In the section on the current state of plastic waste pollution, the exhibition highlights the increasing scale of plastic waste worldwide , causing serious consequences for the environment and social life. Vietnam is currently among the top 20 countries with the largest amount of plastic waste, with approximately 1.8 million tons per year, higher than the world average.

The section on the origin and causes of pollution clarifies that the pollution problem does not stem from the plastic products themselves, but mainly from improper usage habits and waste disposal practices.

The consequences of plastic waste highlight the non-biodegradable nature of this type of waste, which can persist in the environment for hundreds to thousands of years. Plastic waste alters the physical properties of the soil, causing erosion, hindering plant growth, and negatively impacting plant and animal ecosystems.

In the section on solutions to reduce plastic waste pollution, the exhibition calls on every citizen to raise their sense of responsibility, change their consumption habits, say no to single-use plastic products and plastic bags; switch to using environmentally friendly items; and actively participate in communication activities to spread a green lifestyle.

The section on organizations and individuals actively involved in preventing and combating plastic waste pollution – showcasing exemplary cases in Vietnam and around the world – highlights effective initiatives, action plans, and awareness campaigns aimed at collectively reducing plastic waste.

Dr. Le Trung Kien, Vice Principal of Kien Giang College, said that the collection of 100 photos promoting the prevention and control of plastic waste conveys a profound message to the community about the responsibility to protect the environment. Through the exhibition, the school hopes that students will translate the conveyed messages into actions in their daily lives, such as: limiting the use of single-use plastic products; properly sorting waste; maintaining a green, clean, and beautiful landscape on campus; proactively spreading a green lifestyle to family, friends, and the community… contributing to a significant change for the environment.

Students from Kien Giang College visit the exhibition.

Photo: Le Huy Hai - VNA

Student Nguyen Thi Ngoc Han, from the College-level Tourism English class 9, Faculty of Tourism and Foreign Languages, Kien Giang College, shared that the exhibition provided students with opportunities to learn, experience, and especially motivation to change their daily behavior, encouraging them to join hands in protecting the environment, preserving a green, clean, and beautiful school environment, and becoming active advocates, spreading the message "Say no to plastic waste" more widely.

Representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism handed over a collection of photographic materials to the An Giang Department of Culture and Sports to organize awareness campaigns and prevent and combat plastic waste in the province.

Photo: Le Huy Hai - VNA

After the exhibition concluded, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism transferred all photographic materials to the An Giang Department of Culture and Sports to continue organizing activities to raise awareness about preventing and combating plastic waste in the province.

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