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LG Chem to Showcase Groundbreaking CO2-Derived Plastic for Cosmetics Packaging at Global Beauty Fair

LG Chem to Showcase Groundbreaking CO2-Derived Plastic for Cosmetics Packaging at Global Beauty Fair

SEOUL, Mar. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – In a pioneering move towards sustainable cosmetics packaging, LG Chem, a leading South Korean chemical company, is set to unveil an innovative eco-friendly plastic material derived from captured carbon dioxide at the world’s largest beauty trade fair, Cosmoprof Bologna 2024, which kicks off on March 21 in Bologna, Italy. The [...]

National Survey Reveals Overwhelming Concern Among Citizens for Climate Change and Plastic Pollution

National Survey Reveals Overwhelming Concern Among Citizens for Climate Change and Plastic Pollution

SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a revealing glimpse into the collective psyche of a nation increasingly alarmed by the environmental crisis at its doorstep, a recent comprehensive survey has highlighted the deep concerns harbored by South Koreans over the twin perils of climate change and the burgeoning issue of plastic waste. This widespread apprehension [...]

Jeju Island to Gradually Replace Parcel Packaging with Reusable Materials

Jeju Island to Gradually Replace Parcel Packaging with Reusable Materials

JEJU, May 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The provincial government of Jeju Island has outlined a plan to gradually replace plastic parcel packages with reusable materials in order to minimize plastic usage. The provincial office on Wednesday announced its target of reducing plastic usage by 50 percent by 2040 while increasing the recycling rate to 100 percent. [...]

Gov’t Bans Use of Plastic Cheering Equipment at Sports Facilities

Gov’t Bans Use of Plastic Cheering Equipment at Sports Facilities

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Inflatable cheering sticks and plastic blankets will be banned from use at sports facilities, following the prohibition of cheering equipment made with synthetic resins. The Ministry of Environment posted the new guidelines on its official website, explaining the new enforcement rules of the resource recycling act taking effect on [...]

Deals Forged with Water Bottlers to Supply Label-free Products to Gov’t Offices

Deals Forged with Water Bottlers to Supply Label-free Products to Gov’t Offices

SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The environment ministry said Thursday it has forged agreements with water bottling companies across the country to supply label-free water products to local government offices and transportation service providers. The deals call on nationwide water companies to provide label-free water products to six metropolitan city government offices and 22 [...]

Greenpeace Gives ‘Fail’ Grade to S. Korean Food Producers on Plastic Reduction

Greenpeace Gives ‘Fail’ Grade to S. Korean Food Producers on Plastic Reduction

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — An international environmental group gave a low score to the South Korean food industry’s efforts in dealing with plastic. The Seoul branch of Greenpeace published a report on Tuesday that analyzed the efforts of the country’s five major food companies — CJ Cheiljedang Corp., Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co., Ottogi [...]

Majority of Consumers Unaware Wet Tissues Made of Plastic

Majority of Consumers Unaware Wet Tissues Made of Plastic

SEOUL, July 7 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study revealed that a majority of consumers who use disposable wet tissues for cleaning and sanitization purposes are not aware that wet tissues are made of plastic. Consumers Korea, a consumer advocacy group here, conducted a survey of 636 consumers over 20 years of age to determine [...]

Cosmetics Industry Takes ‘Plastic Initiative’ to Promote Circular Economy

Cosmetics Industry Takes ‘Plastic Initiative’ to Promote Circular Economy

SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s cosmetics industry is stepping up efforts to promote the circular economy, including the reduction of plastic packaging and the recycling of resources. The Korea Cosmetic Association, L’Oreal Korea, AmorePacific Corp., Aekyung Industrial Co. and LG Household & Health Care Ltd. jointly declared the ‘2030 cosmetics plastic initiative’ [...]