On the afternoon of August 31, the Green Development Support Center (GreenHub), in collaboration with the Cẩm Nam Ward Women’s Union (Hoi An City), organized a Training Workshop on Building a Plastic Waste Recycling Model for Livelihoods for the Cẩm Nam Disabled Women’s Club.

The workshop was attended by representatives from the Hoi An Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Cẩm Nam Ward People's Committee, experts and members from the Center for Community Integration Research and Support (CORMIS), and the Hoi An Environmental Club (S.E.A Club).

During the session:

• S.E.A Club representatives provided insights into plastic pollution in Hoi An, along with the opportunities and challenges of the recycling model.

• CORMIS experts shared their experiences and offered technical guidance to help the Cẩm Nam Disabled Women’s Club gradually develop a sustainable plastic waste recycling model for livelihood generation.

• Participating organizations committed to continued support for the club’s future activities.

With the backing of local authorities and supporting organizations, the Plastic Waste Recycling for Livelihoods Model is expected to grow sustainably. Beyond providing economic opportunities for disadvantaged women, the initiative contributes practical recycling solutions to mitigate the negative impacts of plastic waste on the environment and public health, transforming waste into a valuable source of income.

The session fostered an open and engaging discussion, with enthusiastic participation from disabled women. Their active involvement helped bridge social gaps and boost confidence within the club’s community.

This initiative is part of the "Reducing Plastic Waste Pollution with Local Solutions" (LSPP) project, funded by USAID under the "Vietnam Local Activities for Environmental Health Project", implemented by GreenHub in collaboration with three partners (ISPONRE, HUPH-VOHUN, and GIMASYS).