Hoi An Community Eco Market to promote Environment Day
The Hoi An Community Eco Market will showcase the talents of local creatives, cooks and philanthropists on June 4.
Banner of the Hoi An Community Eco Market (Photo: Photo courtesy Hoi An Eco Market )Hanoi (VNA) - The ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam will host a Hoi An
Community Eco Market on June 4, showcasing the talents of local creatives, cooks and
philanthropists.
The event’s organisers said the market aims to promote World Environment Day and showcase ethically made and sustainable homemade food and drink products, clothing, jewellery, accessories, art, homeware and vintage and second hand goods.
All products for sale meet the Community Eco Market’s strict environmental policy, guaranteeing shoppers can purchase unique creations without straining their wallets or the earth’s resources, according to the organisers.
They warned visitors to bring reusable bags or purchase an eco-friendly cloth bag at the market to ensure the market is single-use plastic free.
The proceeds from the event will be donated to Education for Nature Vietnam, an organisation which investigates wildlife crimes in Vietnam.
The market will open from 9am to 1pm at the Green Shoot International School at 414/7 Cua Dai Road. -VNA
The event’s organisers said the market aims to promote World Environment Day and showcase ethically made and sustainable homemade food and drink products, clothing, jewellery, accessories, art, homeware and vintage and second hand goods.
All products for sale meet the Community Eco Market’s strict environmental policy, guaranteeing shoppers can purchase unique creations without straining their wallets or the earth’s resources, according to the organisers.
They warned visitors to bring reusable bags or purchase an eco-friendly cloth bag at the market to ensure the market is single-use plastic free.
The proceeds from the event will be donated to Education for Nature Vietnam, an organisation which investigates wildlife crimes in Vietnam.
The market will open from 9am to 1pm at the Green Shoot International School at 414/7 Cua Dai Road. -VNA
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