Collected more than 1 ton of waste on "Volunteer Saturday" in Phu Quoc

(NLDO) - This is a practical activity to clean up the living environment, contributing to preserving a bright, green - clean - beautiful landscape in Phu Quoc.

As part of the activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, National Day on September 2nd, and the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam Coast Guard (August 28, 1998 - August 28, 2025), on August 23rd, Squadron 422, Fleet 42, and Squadron 401 of the Command of Coast Guard Region 4 coordinated with the Youth Union of Phu Quoc Special Zone ( An Giang province) to organize a "Volunteer Saturday" to conduct a general cleanup and beautify the environment at the unit's port and the coastal area of ​​An Thoi Port.

Scenes from the launch of "Volunteer Saturday" in Phu Quoc.

Officers, soldiers, and youth union members participate in meaningful activities in Phu Quoc.

Officers, soldiers, and youth union members participate in a general cleanup of waste.

With the proactive spirit and sense of responsibility towards the community of more than 60 officers, soldiers, and youth union members, the unit collected over 1 ton of various types of waste (mainly plastic bags, plastic bottles, household waste, etc.) and transported it to the designated disposal site.

This is a practical activity aimed at cleaning up the living environment, contributing to maintaining a bright, green, clean, and beautiful landscape in Phu Quoc.

Lieutenant Colonel Phan Tien Tung, Political Officer of Squadron 422, emphasized: "The general cleanup activity not only contributes to building a regular barracks and a clean environment, but also spreads the message of protecting the marine environment, raising community awareness in reducing waste, preserving the green, clean, and sustainable sea and islands of our homeland; and at the same time further strengthens the solidarity between the military and the people in the area where we are stationed."

Source: https://nld.com.vn/thu-gom-hon-1-tan-rac-thai-trong-ngay-thu-bay-tinh-nguyen-o-phu-quoc-196250823151122652.htm