Not just recycled products
Since 2018, members of the Center for Research and Support of Community Integration (Cormis) have begun to come up with ideas and implement recycling of fabric scraps into bags, wallets, backpacks, aprons, and tablecloths. ...
“Not only does it inspire the community to reduce consumption and provide solutions to change consumption habits that are not beneficial to the environment. Recycling waste also brings a significant source of income for people with disabilities, increasing the ability of women with disabilities to integrate into the community," shared Ms. Mai Thi Dung, Director of Cormis.
According to Ms. Dung, in recent times, members of the fabric recycling group have also taught clothing repair, guided recycling skills, and made recycled products for international tourists and received a lot of support from local businesses. Foreign Students.
Not only does recycling and producing handmade products from leftover fabric also help disabled people earn an income of 6 - 7 million VND/month.
Ms. Dang Thi My Trinh, a member of the Cormis Community Integration Research and Support Center, said that in order to make a recycled product, you must first collect trash, classify it, then clean it and recycle it. according to orders or research recycled products, check product quality, adjust and deliver orders to placed units.
Promote the participation of people with disabilities in environmental protection
On the morning of July 16, the Union of Science and Technology Associations of Da Nang City coordinated with the Center for Research and Support of Community Integration to organize a workshop program to increase the participation of people with disabilities in environmental protection work. school.
The workshop aims to share information about environmental protection programs and projects with community participation in Da Nang City and fabric waste recycling activities of people with disabilities, businesses, and schools. on the City.
Mr. Nguyen Dinh Phuc, Chairman of the Union of Science and Technology Associations of Da Nang City, said that environmental protection is always emphasized in Da Nang. In recent times, there have been a number of business organizations organizing people with disabilities to carry out environmental protection activities.
Therefore, departments also need to pay more attention to support people with disabilities to participate in environmental protection activities and increase their income.
According to the Association of People with Disabilities in Da Nang City, to promote the participation of people with disabilities in environmental protection, officers and members of people with disabilities need to be trained to improve knowledge, awareness and change. own behavior regarding environmental protection.
At the same time, build and replicate appropriate, practical and effective movements and models that contribute to environmental protection.
