Thanh Chuong 'Gen Z' group works hard under the scorching sun to collect trash
Thanh Phuc•July 12, 2023 09:58
(Baonghean.vn) - Nghe An these days is as hot as fire, with outdoor temperatures reaching 43-44 degrees Celsius. Despite the extreme weather, the Thanh Chuong group of young people "Sunday without plastic waste" are still diligently cleaning up trash with the hope that this small action will spread positive things, for a green living environment.
Established in October 2022, the “Sunday without plastic waste” club led by Nguyen Thi Cam Tu (grade 11T student, Thanh Chuong 1 High School) consists of 12 members, mainly classmates. The club’s goal is to spend 2 Sundays each month collecting trash and cleaning up the environment in public areas. Photo: Thanh Phuc.After more than half a year of establishment, the group has organized 12 garbage collection campaigns and cleaned 10 public places in the district. Photo: Thanh PhucWith the motto "act together, spread together", the group's work has created a positive effect on social networks and youth forums in Thanh Chuong. Therefore, up to now, the group has had about 50 members of all ages and professions participating; especially, it has received recognition from the people. Photo: Thanh PhucStarting from the summer vacation, when studying was not too stressful, every Sunday, the group organized activities to collect trash and clean up the environment. To avoid the heat, starting at 4am, the group gathered, ate some bread and started working. Photo: Thanh PhucThere are many places where the huge amount of garbage has been stored for many years and has a strong smell, making collection extremely difficult. Photo: Thanh PhucIn the hot sun, under the burning sand, but with youthful strength, enthusiasm, and pioneering spirit, tons of garbage on the Lam River bank through Xuan Loc hamlet (Dong Van commune) were collected and transported. moved to the assembly point. Photo: Thanh PhucSweat stung their eyes, their shirts were soaked, their hands were red, their feet were blistered… but the members’ eyes and faces were radiant with joy at having done practical work. Photo: Thanh PhucNguyen Thi Cam Tu, Club President, shared: “At first, when they did not understand our activities, many people thought that we were just “pretending” and that we were all “rich kids” who only knew how to study, so how could we stand the “heat” and work hard to clean up the trash? And we responded to those words with actions and practical work. Up to now, we are very happy to be supported and recognized by the people around us.” Photo: Thanh PhucAlthough many people think that the club's activities are like "throwing salt into the sea" because after a few days of cleaning, the trash reappears. But that does not discourage the volunteers, because the young people still believe that from small actions will help gradually change people's awareness and behavior in preserving and protecting the environment. Photo: Thanh Phuc
