Building on the success of the 2025 program, the SeAGreen Waste-for-Gift Exchange Days returned for its first event of 2026 with several exciting enhancements. Most notably, the program expanded in scale (in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City), marking an important milestone in inspiring greener living among communities across both northern and southern Vietnam.

From early morning, the event venues welcomed large numbers of participants bringing carefully sorted recyclable materials. The strong turnout demonstrated the program's growing popularity and resulted in impressive collection figures:

633 kg of paper and cardboard
39 kg of plastic bottles and PET bottles
53.4 kg of metal cans and scrap metal

The 2026 edition also introduced a refreshed selection of gifts. All gifts were newly curated to be practical, distinctive, and environmentally friendly, sourced from reputable manufacturers. The highlight was ST25 rice, a meaningful and practical gift carrying the simple yet powerful message "Turn Waste into Meals." Participants also received a variety of other eco-friendly gifts that encourage waste reduction and more sustainable everyday lifestyles.

Round 2 will take place on May 8, 2026, continuing the program's mission of bringing communities together, promoting greener lifestyles, raising environmental awareness, and returning valuable resources to the circular economy.

Some highlighted photos at the event:

*Thoughtfully prepared gifts, neatly arranged and ready to welcome their new owners.*

*Participants' cooperation helped ensure the event ran smoothly.*

*Continuing to partner with SeABank in the program is URENCO, an environmental company under the Hanoi People's Committee.*

*Participants who checked in at the event received an additional gift from the program.*

*SeABank employees have shown strong support for the program since its launch.*

*Many local residents were drawn to the lively atmosphere at the “SeAGreen Recycling Station”.*

*Participants had been actively collecting recyclable materials for the return of the program.*

*The recyclable materials collected in Round 1 were prepared for their next journey to recycling.*

About the program:

SeAGreen Waste-for-Gift Exchange Days is part of the "Let's Go Green with SeABank" initiative, launched by the SeAGreen Foundation to encourage waste segregation at source, promote recycling, and raise environmental awareness. By exchanging recyclable materials for practical gifts, the program inspires greener lifestyles and encourages positive environmental action through everyday habits.

About SeAGreen Fund:

The SeAGreen Fund launched its environmental initiatives in 2019 with an aim of promoting environmental awareness and inspiring sustainable actions among individuals and communities. Through tree-planting initiatives, recyclable waste collection programs, and other environmental projects, the Foundation contributes to sustainable development and the transition to a circular economy. As of 2025, it has donated more than one million trees to localities across Vietnam.

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