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Model of civilized market in Hoi An

VAN GIANG Sep 09, 2024 20:21

(QNO) - On the morning of September 6th, the Hoi An city's Women's Union (Quang Nam province) launched the "Civilized Hoi An market: Reducing plastic bags and single-use plastic waste" model.

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Launching the model of "Hoi An civilized market: Reducing plastic bags and single-use plastic waste

Hoi An market, home to over 1,000 vendors spanning more than 50 product categories, attracts thousands of locals and tourists, resulting in a significant amount of waste.

Therefore, the city's Women's Union introduces this model to 65 fabric vendors and 58 souvenir sellers, aiming for 70-80% of these traders to eliminate plastic bags and single-use plastic waste by the end of the year, replacing them with eco-friendly alternatives.

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The model receive strong support from many vendors.

Vendors have pledged to sort waste at the source, adopt a pay-per-volume waste disposal system, and switch from plastic bags to environmentally friendly packaging like paper bags, moving towards a more "Civilized Hoi An market".

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Vendors at Hoi An market sign a commitment to implement the model.
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