Joanna James
The tourism industry around the world is becoming increasingly concerned about environmental issues. One reason is that the damage done to the environment is becoming more conspicuous, and it’s time to reverse that damage. Ho Chi Minh City is one of the destinations that take environmentalism seriously. Single-use plastic items are becoming a problem, and as a solution, the city has introduced eco-friendly products.
Located about 18 minutes from Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City, Zero Waste Saigon was founded by two American people who live in Vietnam. They wanted to manage and mitigate the issue by introducing zero waste products – the decision was prompted by a monkey who was trying to eat a plastic bag. They have a Facebook group with about 4,000 members; the group is dedicated to those who want to find solutions to the plastic problem.
This is an online store that sells a wide range of eco-friendly products like canvas bags, bamboo straws, and coconut bowls. They’ve also initiated a programme where they recognise businesses with zero to low plastic waste.
This is a vegetarian eatery you find in District 1. The restaurant introduced a concept called Go Eco, where they offer natural products instead of single-use plastic items. The goal is to create awareness and protect the environment.
The products on offer include bamboo toothbrushes, natural soaps, and reusable straws. The restaurant also features dinnerware made of eco-friendly materials.
This is a cosy cafe you find in Ho Chi Minh City. Green Around the Corner features a menu of vegetarian items, including vegan cheese boards, smoothie bowls, refreshing drinks, and homemade bread.
The café is also a shop that sells eco-friendly products. Sustainable clothing, soaps, and shampoos are some of the things you can buy here. The café also offers workshops where you can learn how to make beeswax wraps.
This is an initiative to fight the pollutants that have a negative effect on the skin. As a solution to the itchy and red skin that results from motorbike fumes and similar substances, Saigon Suds started making soaps. There’s now a whole range of natural soaps, shampoo bars, and face oils.
Everything they sell smells like heaven, and the level of customer satisfaction is top-notch, as evident from the reviews. One of their many unique selling points is that all their products are vegan. They have two physical stores as well as a Facebook page that sells all their products.
This is a local company that provides eco-friendly alternatives to feminine hygiene products. For instance, they sell a menstrual cup that’s made with medical-grade silicone. Their products are FDA approved and come at affordable prices.
Any woman who wants to switch to eco-friendly feminine hygiene products can visit their website and learn everything about mensural care that doesn’t negatively affect the environment. Also, a portion of their profits goes to sex education for women.
There are many reasons for you to replace regular products that are harmful to you and the environment with eco-friendly products. One is that these products can be easily disposed of, and they are a healthy option – eco-friendly products do not use any harsh chemicals, which make them way less toxic than plastic products.
They are also a great option from an economic perspective. If you are a company using or manufacturing eco-friendly products, you are likely to appeal to the demographic that’s concerned about the environment; that demographic is on the increase – serviced apartments in Ho Chi Minh that introduce green products are more aligned with today’s thinking than other accommodation providers. Further, using eco-friendly products is also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint.
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