On the morning of September 9, 2022, the Hoi An City People's Committee organized the "Community Initiative to Reduce Single-Use Plastics Towards Hoi An - Green Destination" launch ceremony. The event was led by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, in coordination with the Department of Culture and Information and the Hoi An Women's Union, with the participation of NGOs, social enterprises, and local organizations such as GreenHub, Vietnam Zero Waste Alliance (VZWA), Refillable Hoi An, VAP Center, S.E.A Club (Hoi An Environment Club), and the Youth Union.

At the event, a video was presented showcasing three plastic reduction models in Hoi An:

• Community Women's Monitoring Group Model, operated by the Hoi An Women's Union.

• Deposit-Refund Model, implemented by the VAP Center.

• Happy Store - Waste Recycling for Livelihood Model, co-managed by the Cẩm Nam Ward Disabled Women’s Club and the S.E.A Club.

Among these, the Waste Recycling for Livelihood Model - Happy Store drew the most attention. Established by the Cẩm Nam Ward Disabled Women’s Club, this initiative turns recycled waste into products that generate income for disadvantaged women. 

During the event, 200 eco-friendly gift bags made from fabric scraps donated by local tailoring shops were distributed to attendees. Additionally, the Happy Store's exhibition booth attracted significant interest from participants. One of the highlights was a fabric-based "Ô ăn quan" board game, crafted from hotel linen and old advertising banners. The game was praised for its creativity and commitment to environmental protection, while also preserving and promoting Vietnamese folk traditions.

This activity 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).