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78 pct of Household Plastic Waste is Food Packaging: Survey

SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — A study conducted by an environmental organization revealed that 78 percent of plastic waste generated in Korean households is used for food packaging. Greenpeace Korea released its 2021 Plastic Survey on Wednesday, based on data from 841 households (2,671 people) across South Korea. Participants made records of the manufacturer, [...]

Zero Waste Actions Challenge Food Packaging, Consumer Culture

SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Consuming soy milk like a staple for years, Hur Ji-hyun, a 39-year-old upcycling designer, has always been troubled by a slim plastic straw that comes with every single serving of soy beverage. Having never used the 15-centimeter straw wrapped in plastic and glued to the back of the pack, [...]