Nghe An exchanges waste paper for trees

(Baonghean.vn) - From March 25 to 26, at Vinh City Central Park, the Institute of Oriental Literature in collaboration with Nghe An Green Journey organized the program 'exchange paper for trees' - this is an activity in response to Earth Hour 2017.

The "exchange books for trees" program is a meaningful activity in environmental protection. Photo: Vo Son

The paper-for-trees program aims to promote energy saving, reduce carbon dioxide emissions that cause the greenhouse effect, and raise public awareness of the importance of planting trees for life. On that basis, it attracts public attention to the importance of the environment.

For every 5kg of old books brought, the exchanger will receive a potted plant. Photo: Vo Son

People who come to exchange books will receive beautiful decorative potted plants. Photo: Vo Son

On the morning of March 25, the program received 700 kg of paper and books from people to exchange for trees. It is known that the trees used to exchange for books were purchased by the Nghe An Green Journey organization with funds saved over the past time.

On the morning of March 25, the program exchanged 700kg of paper, books and newspapers. Photo: Vo Son

According to the program, books and papers after being exchanged will be classified and continued to be used for different purposes: Textbooks, science books, and learning materials will be kept and used to create bookcases for students to borrow; story books will be donated to students in difficult circumstances. White paper on one side will be separated for continued use, and scrap paper will be sent to a recycling facility.

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