Focusing on green consumption trends

As the economy develops, income as well as consumption consciousness increases, the trend of producing and using environmentally friendly products begins to be focused more. Green consumption is a content in the National Strategy on Green Growth for the period 2011-2020 and a vision to 2050 of Vietnam. Green consumption is a content in the National Strategy on Green Growth for the period 2011-2020 and a vision to 2050 of Vietnam. Experts see green consumption as a measure to "save the earth" against the bad changes of the global living environment.

Many businesses focus on investing in modern machinery and equipment

Over the past time, the effective propaganda of all levels and branches in the province has contributed to raising community awareness and promoting green consumption. There are many green consumption models in the province that are responded to by the community such as using glass water bottles instead of plastic bottles; using paper straws and grass straws; using paper cups instead of plastic cups, cloth bags instead of nylon bags; etc.

Ms. Nguyen Hong Loan (ward 3, Tan An city, Long An province) expressed: “To protect my health and contribute to environmental protection, I often buy food at stores that use paper bags, paper cups instead of using nylon bags as before. In addition, I also prioritize choosing clean or organic foods, vegetables, and fruits in my daily meals.”

Besides, there are organic agricultural production models that provide clean and safe agricultural products for consumers. Ms. Huynh Thi Hien (Nhon Tri 2 hamlet, Nhon Thanh Trung commune, Tan An city) has a 7-year-old green-skinned pomelo garden with over 300 trees, she boldly switched to organic farming with the desire to bring clean fruits to consumers.

Ms. Hien said: “Organic farming replaces chemical fertilizers with composted cow manure, and replaces pesticides with safe and environmentally friendly microbial products. Therefore, my garden grows well, less pests than before. In the future, the tree is less susceptible to diseases, the quality of the fruit increases, so it is favored by many consumers."

Ms. Huynh Thi Hien grows green-skinned grapefruit in an organic way with the desire to bring clean fruits to consumers

In order to meet the needs of consumers, many businesses focus on investing in modern equipment according to international standards. Mr. Le Minh Chanh - owner of Cong Thien Private Enterprise (Long Thanh Hamlet, Long Tri Commune, Chau Thanh District), said: “In order to aim for green and clean production criteria, I spend a lot of time researching and understanding methods of processing and preserving agricultural products and investing in a spray dryer with the most advanced technology. The source of raw materials for the production of soluble pennywort powder and soluble red dragon fruit powder are guaranteed to be fresh and grown organically locally. Products are manufactured under a closed process, meeting HACCP standards. This contributes to helping products to improve their competitive value in the market, in line with consumer trends and tastes.”

In fact, green consumption brings many benefits to consumers and the living environment. Moving towards green production and consumption models requires efforts from businesses, manufacturers as well as changes in consumers' shopping habits. In addition, it is necessary to have appropriate policies and support programs from relevant authorities and localities to maintain and replicate green and sustainable production and consumption models./.

By Huynh Huong - Translated by P.Ngan

Source: https://baolongan.vn/xu-huong-tieu-dung-xanh-duoc-chu-trong-a149428.html