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Waste reduction helps protect environment and human health

Every day, Hanoi discharges more than 7,500 tons of domestic waste. The figure keeps increasing each year, causing negative impacts on the environment and people`s health.

An exhibition titled "Reducing waste" opened in Hanoi on July 15 to raise people’s awareness on environment and human health protection by curbing waste. 
 
Representatives in charge of the exhibition deliver opening speech. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
Representatives in charge of the exhibition deliver opening speech. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
Every day, Hanoi discharges more than 7,500 tons of domestic waste. The figure keeps increasing each year, causing negative impacts on the environment and people's health.

The exhibition showcases products made primarily from reusable or recycled materials to minimize the impact on the environment. To protect environment and people's health, the exhibition’s message is so clear: Reduce waste!

The exhibition also offers hints on practical tips and alternatives for a healthier life. Its interactive space for children will also helps educate young children on environment through fun and educational activities.

"Through daily actions, all of us can do something for a cleaner environment," Marie Lan Nguyen-Leroy, PhD in Law, Panthéon-Assas Paris II University, told Hanoitimes.

The exhibition will run until August 31, 2019.

The followings are some images at the exhibition:
 
"Wave surges" is one of the exhibition's installations. Visiting the work, viewers immerse themselves in the world of garbage and unconfessed secrets. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
"Wave surges" is one of the exhibition's installations. Visiting the work, viewers immerse themselves in the world of garbage and unconfessed secrets. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
The increasing amount of waste over time is directly affecting Hanoi's residents' health and life. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
The increasing amount of waste over time is directly affecting Hanoi's residents' health and life. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
The exhibition's vivid and intuitive layout makes a strong impression for viewers. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
The exhibition's vivid and intuitive layout makes a strong impression for viewers. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
The exhibition with unique content attract many domestic and foreign visitors. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
The exhibition with unique content attracts many domestic and foreign visitors. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
Reducing waste is to protect the environment. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
Reducing waste is to protect the environment. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
the exhibition also offers hints on practical tips and alternatives for a healthier life. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
The exhibition offers hints on practical tips and alternatives for a healthier life. Photo: Nguyen Ngan
Photo: Nguyen Ngan
Photo: Nguyen Ngan
Photo: Nguyen Ngan
Photo: Nguyen Ngan
Photo: Nguyen Ngan
Photo: Nguyen Ngan
Photo: Nguyen Ngan
Photo: Nguyen Ngan
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