Indeed, in these days, environmental sanitation and landscape preservation work has been implemented synchronously and drastically, demonstrating the high sense of responsibility of the entire political system and people of the capital.
According to a report by the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment, the city has mobilized thousands of workers and modern mechanical systems, from sweep trucks, water sprayers to garbage trucks. On September 1 alone, more than 3,000 environmental workers were on duty at hot spots, ensuring that all streets were always clean, especially in Ba Dinh Square - where the main event took place.
The highlight is the "shelving" method applied, meaning that as soon as there is garbage, it is immediately collected, not left to be left behind.
In addition, hundreds of trash bins, plastic bag frames and tens of thousands of free trash bags were distributed to people. The interdisciplinary coordination between the sanitation force, youth union members, police, militia... creates a synchronous force, helping to paint the picture of Hanoi in major festivals that are both solemn and fresh.
Despite achieving positive results, environmental sanitation work still shows limitations. Some streets still have people spreading and using plastic bags, causing chaos; street vendors around the road ban issue garbage that is difficult to control. At mobile toilet facilities, there are congestion during rush hour, causing people to wait.
These shortcomings do not overshadow the overall results, but are a reminder for Hanoi to continue to improve. Because a modern, civilized city is not only clean and beautiful during festivals, but must maintain regular and long-term discipline.
After A80, the most important thing is to turn a sense of responsibility and good habits during the festival into a daily life. If in a big event, people can arbitrarily keep trash in bags, then on normal days, that action needs to be maintained even more. If young people and students are willing to participate in picking up trash and cleaning, it should become a long-term movement in each residential area and each street.
A clean and civilized Hanoi not only brings a better living environment to millions of people, but is also a national face in the eyes of international friends. After the success of A80, tourists and friends from all over have seen a dynamic, disciplined, and modern Hanoi. The challenge is how to make that image not only brilliant during big holidays, but become the norm of every normal day.
To achieve that, the city needs to continue to invest in waste treatment technology, expand public toilets, improve drainage infrastructure, plant more trees, and encourage people to participate in classifying waste at source. More importantly, each citizen needs to consider environmental protection as a source of pride, a way to express their love for the Capital.
A80 has shown that Hanoi is capable of organizing national and international events, with the image of the capital both magnificent, clean and safe. But the event is just the beginning. Hanoi needs to turn that success into motivation, so that in the future, every corner of the street, every street always retains its brightness - green - clean - beautiful. At that time, Hanoi will truly be a "City for Peace" - worthy of the trust and pride of the whole country.
