Organized under the theme “Green Transition - Sustainable Efficiency” at Phan Dinh Phung Park in Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, the two-day event on November 7 and 8 featured over 50 booths and community engagement activities, drawing around 25,000 visitors.

Early on November 7, visitors gathered to explore various displays as participating enterprises finalized product arrangements and prepared interactive activities.

Visiting the festival after learning about it on social media, Ms. Nguyen Thu Huong from Tan Son Nhi Ward expressed her interest in coffee fiber apparel, reusable canvas bags, and recycled plastic household goods, noting that such practical products help consumers clearly understand the value of resource reuse.

Corporate participants introduced technological solutions to advance recycling and cut emissions. Duy Tan Recycling showcased its “bottle-to-bottle” technology, turning used plastic bottles into raw materials for new ones, while utilizing rooftop solar power systems to reduce thousands of tons of carbon dioxide annually.

Meanwhile, Vinamilk presented solutions aiming for Net Zero 2050, spanning sustainable agriculture, renewable energy utilization, and optimized production and logistics. By 2024, three of its units, including two factories and one farm, achieved carbon-neutral certification.

Mr. Dao Nguyen Khanh, Head of Sustainability and Communications at INSEE Vietnam, noted that sustainability is becoming a key criterion in choosing building materials. As structural quality aligns with environmental responsibility, low-emission material solutions gain greater scope to contribute to the construction sector’s green transition.

Speaking on the sidelines, Mr. Ashish Joshi, CEO and General Manager of Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam, stated that the festival offers a transparent space for consumers to learn about corporate sustainability efforts. Over two editions, the event has helped connect regulatory agencies, businesses, media, and consumers to promote green consumption while encouraging investment in recyclable packaging.

At the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Minh Thanh highlighted that the city targets double-digit economic growth linked with environmental protection. With the city generating nearly 14,000 tons of waste daily, circular economy strategies, waste-to-energy initiatives, and green logistics are strategic imperatives. The city aims to transition public transport completely to clean energy by 2030.

The Green Vietnam program was initiated by Tuoi Tre Newspaper, the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and the Packaging Recycling Alliance Vietnam (PRO Vietnam).

Within the festival’s framework, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam and Tuoi Tre Newspaper officially launched the “Mizuiku 2026 - Conserving Water, Nurturing the Future” contest for primary school students and teachers nationwide, promoting responsible water usage and environmental education.