CENTER FOR CREATIVITY & SUSTAINABILITY STUDY & CONSULTANCY BULLETIN ACTIVITIES SUMMARY Q.3, 2017

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1 CENTER FOR CREATIVITY & SUSTAINABILITY STUDY & CONSULTANCY BULLETIN ACTIVITIES SUMMARY Q.3, 2017

2 Foreword The Center for Creativity and Sustainability Study and Consultancy (CCS) is a not-forprofit organization specialized in providing services of R&D, consultancy, capacity building and applications of creative and sustainable solutions and development models to promote Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) in Vietnam. CCS was established in 2013 to continue and sustain the successes and results of SPIN project, within the framework of the EU SWITCH-Asia program, in the field of sustainable product innnovation ( ). CCS s official office is located at 6 Lane 255 Cau Giay Street, Ha Noi, Vietnam. The Center s staff bring with them expertise and years of experience in different fields, from mechanics, energy, agriculture, economy to product design. Currently, CCS is supporting three social enterprises which also represent our three main fields of activities: i-nature (Zerowaste Agriculture); Green Street (Sustainable products); and Elegance (Renewable energy and Clean technologies). We would like to share with our honourable partners and donors the CCS Activities Summary Report for Quarter 3/2017, which includes the following contents: 1. CCS manufactures continuous gasifier 2. CCS cooperates with CPC-L to organize Biomass Gasification - Sustainable and Economic Solution workshop in Vientiane, Laos. 3. New products - New personnel! 4. Farm tour - Experience by all six senses 5. A unique way to raise edible snails in Cricket s Land 6. Protecting plants from diseases with natural methods 7. Cricket s Land recovers from flood and plans for customers serving in the Lunar New Year 8. CCS talked about Circular Economy at the Global Waste Management Conference, 1-2 August 2017, Bangkok, Thailand 9. CCS submits a project proposal for the DAP Hanoi call Wishing you Health, Happiness and Success! Nguyê n Hô ng Long - Director of CCS

3 1.CCS manufactures continuous gasifiers Continuous Biomass Gasifier manufactured at CCS research workshop Continuous biomass gasification device was developed by CCS s R&D team after successfully studying the principle of TLUD continuous gasification in May The device is designed for common power ranges such as100kwt, 200kWt or 500 kwt. These devices can be paired together to create a heat source with different requỉed power (up to 5MW t ). A continuous biomass gasifier have modularly designed components that are easy to manufacture and assemble on a large scale production. This biomass gasifcation device Continuous biomass gasification will be used to provide heat for device was developed by CCS s R&D the boiler to facilitate production team after successfully studying activities at the Cricket s Land the principle of TLUD continuous organic farm in Dan Phuong, Hanoi. gasification in May CCS Quarterly Activities Summary 3

4 2. CCS cooperates with CPC-L to organize Biomass Gasification - Sustainable and Economic Solution workshop in Vientiane, Laos On September 26 th, 2017, the Center for Creativity and Sustainability Study and Consultancy (CCS) cooperated with CPC-L (Laos) to organize the Biomass Gasification - Sustainable and Economic Solution workshop in Vientiane, Laos. The workshop was attended by Mr. Samly Boutsady, deputy general director of the Department of Industry in Vientiane, Lao PDR, and other organizations and businesses in Laos that were interested in biomass gasification technology. At the workshop, Director Nguyen Hong Long introduced biogas gasification technology being researched in Vietnam as well as the potential of gasification technology in Laos in the near future. In Laos, 90% of the population in rural and mountainous areas are using firewood to burn directly as a cooking method. This situation leads to higher mortality rates of women in Laos compared to men. Therefore, during the seminar, CCS also introduced the gasifer model that has been researched and developed by CCS and applied in the LMI project implemented in Vietnam. CCS has been carrying out LMI project in Thai Nguyen Province to replace stoves with gasifiers using local materials such as rice husks and corn cobs to help people less depend on the firewood source. This also contribute to forest protection in the local area. Biomass gasification workshop in Vientiane, Laos Introducing the gasifier model for household cooking CCS Quarterly Activities Summary 4

5 3. New products- New personel! In the third quarter of 2017, apart from commercializing the products that had gained customers trust, Green Street also innovated itself Mặt nạ Karose with new products such as: Karose mask, Rose petals powder and Himalayan Salt, etc. in order to Muối hồng Himalaya increase the number of customers. Green Street (Hang Beside changes in product Xanh) not only offers a portfolio, Green Street also green living space but also has added new personnels provides the best and safe to the team with the hope of products for customers. bringing new perspectives, creative thinking, along with a new and unique working style. Green Street s ultimate aim is to become a reliable companion and a trust-worthy destination for smart consumers with our sustainable products and services. The changes in personnel with new people, new perspectives and new thinkings will bring creative and a freshnew working style to make Green Street a reliable companion and a trust-worthy destination for smart consumers with our sustainable products and services. CCS Quarterly Activities Summary 5

6 4. Farm tour- Experience by all six senses i-nature s aim is to bring to customers the safety, high nutrition, best quality of service organic products. Moreover, in the near future, i-nature also bring customers the true look on the agriculture life and direct daily production activities of Cricket s Land. Cricket Land is located on the southern bank of the Red River. In the upcoming time, visitors can experience a series of interesting and useful activities at the farm such as yachting around the farm, participating directly in production activities, having fun in the Picnic-Camping area and craft workshops, etc. There are also amusement parks for children with fascinating games such as my vegetable garden, smashing claypans while blindfolded or milking the goats, etc. Besides, the farm also possesses a unique landscape system, offering the best and most relaxing feeling for customers. We call this the Experience by all six senses tour service with five senses for the experience and the sixth sense for the flashbacks and emotions that the tourists have gained atthe Cricket s Land. With the area of 25 ha, in the near future, Cricket s Land promises to be an attractive place for tourists in Hanoi CCS Quarterly Activities Summary 6

7 5. A unique way to raise edible snails in Cricket s Land Edible snails are very self-sufficient as they can live without eating for up to 4-5 months. Due to this fact, i-nature carried out an research to improve the quality of edible snails at the Cricket s Land farm by embedding the them into the thin soil layer (a.k.a burying snails). This is how it is carried out: select the snail that are ready to be harvested, dry them in the wind to remove the weak ones.next, dig holes of about 80 cm deep. Dry and grind the farm soil into small pieces. Put the snails into the hole; cover a layer of soil and then water it lightly to make it wet enough. Continue to put another layer of snail and another layer of soil (4 layers in total). By the harvesting time, snails become larger in size and fatter, ready to be processed and become special food. This unique method is expected to provide customers with snail products of higher quality from the Cricket s Land farm in the upcoming time. i-nature carried out an research to improve the quality of snails at the Cricket s Land farm by embedding the snails into the thin layer of soil (also called burying snails). By the time of harvest, snails get bigger than other raising methods, ready to be processed and become special food. By the harvesting time, snails become larger in size and fatter, ready to be processed and become special food. CCS Quarterly Activities Summary 7

8 6. Protecting plants from diseases with natural methods In the natural order, all forms of lives, including insects, plants, animals and human coexist with mutual benefits, in harmony and together creating the perfect balance. - Using bio-traps and garden insect screen. - Plant flowers that attract natural enemies and repel pest. - Catch pest by bare hand. Planting flowers that attract natural enemies and repel pest. Understanding that, in organic production, i-nature s Cricket s Farm as technically supported by CCShas applied many natural principles and methods to prevent pests and diseases in the farm s fields, such as: - Hygienic: Constantly assure and create clean habits, never let infected things around the vegetable beds. - Choose pest-resistant varieties. - Seasonal: plant trees and vegetables at the right time to avoid pests. Using bio-traps and garden insect screen Planting in the right time to avoid pests Besides, Cricket s Land farm has successfully produced fruits and vegetable products with high quality that meet certain standards and beautiful packaging by utilizing the crop rotation technology. Crop rotation is the first step to create a perfect balance for the whole ecosystem here. Cricket s Land promises to be a great place for those who love nature, clean food choices and a organic lifestyle. CCS Quarterly Activities Summary 8

9 7. Cricket s Land recovers from flood and towards serving customers in the Lunar New Year holidays Recently, unpredictable weather and frequent floods have severely affected production of vegetables and fruits on i-nature farms. i-nature s engineering and management team are doing their best to overcome the situation and stabilize the production.this is one of the risks and a difficult time that organic agricultural producers like i-nature must always be ready to deal with. Currently, i-nature has planned on renovating the land and new production plans to be implemented immediately after the withdrawal of flood from Cricket Land - the key farm of i-nature, to timely plant vegetables for winter crop and livestock breeding. It is expected that Cricket Land will provide products such as meat, vegetables and services for Hanoi customers in the coming Lunar New Year holidays. Sales documents are being finalized. Material preparation progress and organic certification information are also being accelerated to be ready for bringing high quality products to the market. These tasks are implemented under the supervision of experts from CCS and the ACT-EU-Canada- USDA consultancy and organic certification issuing agencies. Cricket Land will recover and continue to provide products to serve Hanoi customers in Lunar New Year event CCS Quarterly Activities Summary 9

10 CENTER FOR CREATIVITY & SUSTAINABILITY STUDY & CONSULTANCY Add: no. 6, Lane 255, Cau Giay str., Ha Noi Tel: admin@ccspin.org Website: 8. CCS talked about Circular Economy at the Global Waste Management Conference, 1-2 August 2017, Bangkok, Thailand. Mrs. Dinh Thao Hoa, representatives of CCS attending in the Global Waste Management Conference 2017 in Bangkok Ms. Dinh Thao Hoa, an officer from the Project Development team of CCS, delivered a speech on the topic Business Opportunities in the Circular Economy as a contribution to the two-day Global Waste Management Conference 2017 held in Bangkok, Thai Land from 1-2 August The Global Waste Management Conference 2017 was designed to work on waste disposal through economically feasible methods; exchanging local and international experiences in the field of recycling and waste management and reviewing the modern methods, technologies and solutions for good management of industrial, medical and municipality waste. Coming from all walks of life, the 20 speakers participated in the conference brought about many great ideas and experiences in resource management, circular economy business models, clean technologies and making new life cycle for wastes. It is the matter of resource efficiency management and economic initiatives in managing amount of wastes under control, it is not the matter of waste processing itself said Mr. Menon from the UN Environment regional office. Ms. Hoa from CCS also stated the importance of implementing Circular Economy business models and embedding innovation in the company s business culture. Her presentation including successful stories of Vietnamese enterprises in applying circular economy made a good impression in the participants. Mrs.Hoa delivered a speech focusing on the topic Business Opportunities in the Circular Economy CCS Quarterly Activities Summary 10

11 CCS submitted a project proposal to the Australian Government s (DAP) Direct Aid Program for Northern Vietnam The Australian Government s Direct Aid Program (DAP) for Northern Vietnam is funded by Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by Australia embassy in Hanoi. DAP in Northern Vietnam is highly competitive and only finances projects in northern provinces, from Ha Giang to Hue. This program supports projects aiming at poverty alleviation, improving public health, supporting education, building schools and small-scale infrastructure, rural development, youth development, gender equality, and contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation. The amount of funding for each project amounts to 60,000 AUD (approximately 1.05 billion VND). CCS has developed and submitted a proposal for a project revolving around the transfer of gasifiers and gasification technology to ethnic minority farmers in Quy Ky and Tan Duong communes of Dinh Hoa district, Thai Nguyen province. If funded, this would be a potentially successful project that could be replicated in other provinces of the country. DAP projects focus on achieving measurable and practical outcomes such as poverty reduction, public health, school / education, small scale infrastructure, rural development, youth development, gender equality and response to climate change. CCS Quarterly Activities Summary 11