Promoting green life for Viet Nam University students
Abstract
This article focuses on the green lifestyle among university students, aiming to protect the environment and develop sustainable habits. International studies demonstrate that sustainable education, combined with practical community projects, is an effective way to change student behavior. In Vietnam, although awareness of green living has improved, limited infrastructure and financial difficulties remain significant barriers. To promote a green lifestyle, the article proposes solutions such as enhancing environmental education, investing in infrastructure, applying technology, and fostering international cooperation. Implementing these solutions can create a generation of environmentally conscious students, contributing to the sustainable development of society.
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23. Zsóka, Á., Szerényi, Z., Széchy, A., & Kocsis, T. (2013). Greening due to environmental education? Environmental knowledge, attitudes, consumer behavior and everyday pro-environmental activities of Hungarian high school and university students. Journal of Cleaner Production, 48, 126–138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.11.030
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“Promoting green life for Viet Nam University students”, Soc. sci. humanities j., vol. 9, no. 01, pp. 6277–6286, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.18535/sshj.v9i01.1563.
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