Exchanging old books and stories for green gifts is bustling in Quang Ngai

On the morning of September 20, Cam Thanh Ward Youth Union, Quang Ngai province organized the launching ceremony of "Environmental Sanitation Day" on the occasion of World Cleanup Day 2025.

At the launching ceremony of "Environmental Sanitation Day" on the occasion of World Cleanup Day 2025, Cam Thanh Ward Youth Union organized the activity "Exchanging old books and stories for green gifts".

Children participate in exchanging old books and stories for green gifts. Photo: Cam Thanh Ward Youth Union

Every 10 old books and stories, exchange for a cloth bag, 7 books exchange for a large tree, 5 books exchange for a small tree. Photo: Cam Thanh Ward Group

Mr. An Viet Dat, Secretary of the Cam Thanh Ward Youth Union, said that the activity not only encourages the spirit of reading, but also reuses resources, reduces waste, brings joy and environmentally friendly gifts to participants.

Environmental messages at the program. Photo: Cam Thanh Ward Youth Union

Cactus pots and cloth bags are gifts that people will receive when participating in exchanging old books and stories. Photo: Cam Thanh Ward Group

Children excitedly received the succulent plants. Photo: Cam Thanh Ward Youth Union

On the occasion of World Cleanup Day 2025, 122 members and youth from the Provincial Police Staff Youth Union, Red Cross Society, Pham Van Dong School Club, youth union members, volunteers of Cam Thanh ward, members of Let's Do It Club,... joined forces to collect and process waste.

Police force joins in cleaning up trash. Photo: Cam Thanh Ward Delegation

Collecting garbage in bags. Photo: Cam Thanh Ward Youth Union

Photo: Cam Thanh Ward Delegation

Garbage collection. Photo: Cam Thanh Ward Youth Union

In just one morning, the union members and youth collected about 500kg of garbage, contributing to cleaning up the streets and residential areas, spreading the message "Live green - Act today".

NGUYEN TRANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/soi-noi-hoat-dong-doi-sach-truyen-cu-lay-qua-xanh-o-quang-ngai-post813877.html