The students present their work’s message. — Photo vov.vn

CÀ MAU — Students in the southern province of Cà Mau participated in a contest on "Reducing waste, protecting the environment and natural resources," showcasing their creativity through competitions focused on recycling plastic waste.

The contest was co-organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Cà Mau National Park.

Held in Nguyễn Viết Khái coastal commune in Phú Tân District, the event featured 20 teams. Each team presented works that revolved around plastic waste reduction methods, and actions to protect the environment and natural resources.

The projects were very relatable, making them easy to promote within the community.

In the theatrical self-introduction contest, the piece "I will fix it right away" by students from Nguyễn Việt Khái Junior Secondary School left a lasting impression. The students skilfully conveyed their understanding of the harmful effects of plastic waste through a humorous and charming performance.

Their presentation also demonstrated their determination to change the habit of indiscriminate plastic waste disposal, encouraging proper classification and reuse in daily life.

Additionally, different teams competed in recycling skills. They used prepared tools to create new and valuable products from common types of plastic waste, such as bottles, cups, and boxes. The students produced beautiful items that can be used in everyday life, work, and study.

Some very simple but practical products were highly appreciated, such as using plastic bottles and cans to grow vegetables, as demonstrated by Gò Công Junior Secondary School.

Phạm Văn Lành, a contestant from the Nguyễn Việt Khái Commune Trade Union, said that his team’s message was that everyone should join hands to classify and treat waste properly.

In Nguyễn Viết Khái Commune, many households live along canals and throw rubbish into rivers. “We want to educate people not to discharge waste into the environment to make it greener and cleaner," he said.

Đào Thị Thanh An, Chairwoman of the Nguyễn Viết Khái Women's Union, said, "We should take advantage of waste that can be reused, or employ it to make useful items such as vases."

With its practical content, the competition helped students and residents in the Cà Mau coastal area better understand the long-term harmful effects of plastic waste on the environment and ecosystem. Consequently, they will take more action to protect the environment. — VNS