Nghia Dan installs hundreds of tanks to store pesticide shells

(Baonghean.vn) - The model of installing a pesticide waste collection tank in Nghia Dan district has contributed to reducing environmental pollution and beautifying the countryside in the process of building new rural areas.

Based on the reality that pesticide packaging made of plastic, nylon, and bottles is difficult to decompose, if thrown away carelessly, it will pollute water sources and affect people's health. In early 2017, Nghia Dan assigned the District Plant Cultivation and Plant Protection Station to build a model to install pesticide waste collection tanks for 3 years (2017 - 2020) in 25 communes and towns.

Nghia Dan district builds a model of installing pesticide waste collection tanks in 25 communes and towns. Photo: Minh Thai

Mr. Bui Xuan Son - Deputy Head of the Plant Cultivation and Plant Protection Station of Nghia Dan district said: "Right from the beginning of the implementation, we have organized training courses for female farmers, village and hamlet chiefs on environmental protection; regulations on collecting used pesticide packaging, responsibilities of mass organizations and local authorities...".

After more than 2 months of implementation, up to now, the Station has completed the installation of 100 pesticide containers in 8 communes: Nghia Hoi, Nghia Thinh, Nghia Lien, Nghia Minh, Nghia Trung, Nghia Tho, Nghia Khanh and Nghia Hieu.

Youth Union members collect pesticide packaging. Photo: Minh Thai

The tank is cast in concrete, 1m deep, 1.5m in diameter, has a tight lid ensuring compliance with prescribed standards, can hold up to 1.5m3 of used pesticide shells and packaging; is located far from water sources, far from residential areas, and is distributed reasonably in the fields.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tran in Dong Tien hamlet, Nghia Hoi commune said: "Previously, during the production process, most people after using pesticides conveniently threw away packaging and bottles in the fields and along the canals. But now everyone is aware of collecting and reminding each other to dispose of pesticide waste in tanks according to regulations."

Nghia Dan District Plant Protection and Cultivation Station opens training courses for farmers on the issue of collecting pesticide bags. Photo: Minh Thai

This helps farmers form the habit of disposing of waste in the right place after mixing pesticides for plants; at the same time, it also helps to overcome pesticide residues in the fields, contributing to reducing environmental pollution and human health.

Minh Thai