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Nestlé builds playgrounds from recycled materials

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and Nestlé Vietnam signed a cooperation deal for 2020-21 in Hanoi on June 19.
Nestlé builds playgrounds from recycled materials ảnh 1At the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and Nestlé Vietnamsigned a cooperation deal for 2020-21 in Hanoi on June 19.

Under the programme 'Dynamic Playground Vietnam' from May 2020 to December2021, 30 playgrounds will be built from recycled materials from milk cartonsand tires. 

Bui Quang Huy, secretary of the Youth Union said the playgrounds have broughtuseful sport zones and created a dynamic environment for children, encouragingthem to improve their physical health and raise awareness of environmentalprotection.

The first playground was inaugurated on May 21 in Tu Trung town, Vinh Phuc provinceand has become an attractive destination for children and local people toexercise.

In addition, Nestlé MILO will help the youth union with its exam seasonassistance programme by delivering free Milo products to students in 28provinces and cities with 420 graduation exam points.

Nestlé Vietnam will also provide NESCAFÉ products and La Vie mineral water,hats, umbrellas and 500 million VND (21,486 USD) in cash for volunteers whosupport the graduation exam in 2020./.
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