Young man starts initiative to reduce plastic waste

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Inspired by a moving story concerning marine pollution, Phạm Thanh Trí from Quảng Ngãi started an initiative that teaches young people to classify and reuse trash. At the heart of the project are models made from bamboo, placed at schools and universities so students can put plastic waste in. Watch this video to find out more about Trí’s journey with EcoFish Vietnam.

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