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An initiative by Handspan in conjunction with Keep Hanoi Clean and supported by Authentic Cool Venues in Town
The aim of this community-driven initiative consists on raising awareness of plastic hazards and reducing the massive disposable water bottle waste in Hanoi by offering an alternative to our visitors and residents: reusable water bottles.
This local campaign is being possible thanks to the support of different restaurants, cafés and art galleries that have joined forces to carry out this initiative against plastic pollution, working together towards a greener Hanoi
for the benefit of our community, proving that there are entities within the private sector that DO really care for our city.
Handspan's board of directors also decided to acquire a massive amount of reusable and durable stainless steel water bottles to be sold at their cost price to concerned locals and travellers, because we believe that global issues can only be tackled LOCALLY, in other words, "that many small people in many small places doing many small things can alter the face of the world".
In 2018 our city welcomed around 24 million international and domestic visitors; each one was staying for a minimum of two days and consuming an average of 2 litres of water per day. With the current facilities, that is translated into millions of half-litre plastic bottles used and thrown away in our city every year. At Handspan we have always been highly concerned with the impacts of our activities, that's why also in this case we wanted to take on our respective responsibility and look for the support of other like-minded local businesses that would like to join us in this attempt to change the plastic consumption behavior in our city. In a nutshell, this is our attempt to REACT and DO something about this worrisome matter.
Apart from motivating our travellers to acquire a reusable and durable water bottle (Refill Hanoi bottles are also a very nice souvenir to be brought and used back home!), we are also encouraging our f&b, accommodation and transport partners to replace single-use plastic bottles by other more environmentally-friendly and much less costly ways of supplying water. We are glad to say that we are gradually getting more and more adepts.
Please get your reusable bottle and…
Let’s locally reduce the massive amount of plastic waste produced globally every day! | Hãy cùng nhau giảm thiểu lượng chai nhựa khổng lồ mà bị thải ra trên trái đất mỗi ngày!
Because we love Hanoi | Bời vì chúng tôi yêu Hà Nội
List and map of Authentic cool venues in Town where you can refill and/or purchase your RefillHanoi Bottle:
Description & Address of the coolest Venues in Town where you can refill your Refill Hanoi bottle
Electric Smiles Tours, 33 Nhat Chieu, Tay Ho, Hanoi
“Groundbreaking and sustainable travel experiences in Vietnam and other Grand destinations in Indochina to help you make the memories of a lifetime. Passionate local pioneers creating a more caring Travel industry since 1997.”
“We are a charming local Bed & Breakfast and restaurant with a stunning view over the West Lake and a menu that blends Vietnamese and Western dishes. At Home Kitchen, our decoration and furniture are made from recycled wood and other materials. We're proud to be part of Refill Hanoi Campaign, since we consider the conservation of our environment A MUST.”
S&L's Diner is Hanoi's first All American Diner established in 2016. We offer authentic American favourites while providing excellent customer service, with a comfortable and classic American Diner experience. We strive to minimize our negative impact on the environment, and provide a positive, challenging experience for our company and our team.
THBC - The Hanoi Bicycle Collective, 31 Nhat Chieu, Hanoi
“Where great rides begin! We promote cycling culture in Hanoi, a city where not long ago everybody commuted by bicycle.”
Thơm Juices, Smoothies n More, No 12, Land 91 Chua Lang street, Dong Da District, Hanoi
"We are a healthy drinks shop that cares about Nature and aims to serve those who pursue a positive lifestyle and are aware of our impacts on the environment. We are committed not to use preservatives, refined sugar and other artificial sweeteners during the preparation process, or adding filtered water to reduce the purity of the juice.
We warmly encourage customers to carry their own bottle to Thơm for a drink. For each and every product that are purchased from Thơm, we would like to give a discount of VND 5,000"
Xanh Lá- Thức uống từ hạt và nước ép lạnh, No 65 Tran Khat Chan, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, Vietnam.
"During 2,5 years of operation, Xanh La has provided nutritious, pure drinks to more than 10,000 customers. Xanh La is proud of committing that all products and ingredients are from 100% nature, non-additive. All ingredients come from family's kitchen and garden with sincerity and dedication of Xanh La to creat natural nutritious gifts"
[Bottles selling price (same than the cost price) = 80K dongs per unit - Inox 304, 750ml]
*If you are a local business and would like to get more information about the initiative, or would like to join either as a water station ('Partner A') or as a Water station + Bottle supplier ('Partner B'), don't hesitate to contact us, we will be glad to hear from you.
*If you are a user who would like to forward us her/his comments or questions, we will be happy to hear from you as well, so please just contact us.
