What are green products?

A green product is a product with a manufacturing process that has little impact on the environment. They are usually designed and manufactured using environmentally friendly materials. These products contribute to a more sustainable way of life and development by causing little or no impact on the environment.

Characteristics of green products

• Energy efficient, durable and low maintenance.
• Contains no ozone-depleting chemicals, toxic compounds or the creation of harmful by-products.
• Usually made from recycled materials or ingredients or from renewable and sustainable sources.
• Biodegradable or easily recyclable in whole or in part.
• Comes with eco-friendly packaging
• Use the fewest resources.

Advantages of converting clean energy to green products

Cost savings

Green products outlast conventional products. Additionally, these products use less energy and other resources, lowering the user’s bill. Solar speakers, for example, can run for 10 hours on a single charge from the sun.

Low maintenance

If operated responsibly and properly maintained, green products lead to low maintenance costs. Take green buildings as an example. They market themselves not only for being eco-friendly but also for their lower operating costs.

Improve health

Since eco-friendly products are made from materials that are free of harmful chemicals and ingredients, they not only improve physical health but also mental health. In green buildings, large windows are installed to bring in fresh and clean air along with abundant natural light. It improves mental health and reduces stress. However, while many domestic and foreign enterprises are aiming for green production transformation, the current popular clean energy sources are solar power, wind power, and hydraulic power. This limits the sustainable development of enterprises when the production process requires other forms of energy such as steam and heat. Unlike clean electrical energy, steam and heat generation systems can have many environmental consequences if the business is operated unprofessionally or with poor efficiency.

BENEFITS

Create more jobs

According to a study by IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency), the renewable energy industry created nearly 5,000 new job opportunities in 2017, an increase of 5.3% compared to 2016. predicts that if the increased demand for green products continues to grow, this number will increase to 16 million by 2030. Therefore, with the development of green products, not only the environment but the economic conditions economy also improved.

Prevent overuse of natural resources

Green products reduce the risk of overuse of fossil fuels and resources, and encourage energy generation using natural resources.

Environmental Protection

Green products are made from organic and biodegradable materials, and are designed to use the least amount of non-renewable resources and toxic chemicals to produce energy. This reduces the generation of greenhouse gases like CFCs, Ozone, methane, etc. and thus prevent pollution and climate degradation.

Pollution from industrial activities

• According to the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment, industrial solid waste generated in the city is about 863.2 tons/day, mainly from industrial production activities, of which non-hazardous waste is generated. about 646 tons/day. This waste source will partly be collected and recycled by treatment units, but the efficiency is only 31%.
• In addition, emissions and wastewater are also two serious issues of concern. Currently, 79% of industrial parks in Vietnam have installed wastewater treatment systems, but the treatment efficiency is not high and does not meet QCVN. On the other hand, the emission status of domestic enterprises is improving significantly when the ambient air quality indicators in many industrial parks in Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai and Binh Duong reach the permissible limits according to QCVN05:2013. / BTNMT, even better in the area along major roads.

Optimal solution – Reduce environmental impact

• One of the solutions being provided by Vietnam Zerowaste is the steam-thermal-electricity cogeneration service. This solution helps to optimize the source of raw materials used when it can generate more energy than traditional furnace systems (details). In addition, we also make the most of industrial waste, converting waste into RDF raw materials, helping to reduce environmental pollution thereby meeting the criteria to achieve green products.