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Asia Upcycle Forum to Convene in Jeju Amid Global Push Against Plastic Pollution

Asia Upcycle Forum to Convene in Jeju Amid Global Push Against Plastic Pollution

  JEJU, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — As countries grapple with mounting plastic pollution, the 2025 Asia Upcycle Jeju Forum will bring together international experts, policymakers, and sustainability advocates on June 4 at the Jeju Booyoung Hotel to explore collaborative solutions through upcycling. Hosted by Jeju Province and organized by the Jeju Upcycle Association, the forum [...]

South Korean Scientists Discover Enzyme That Could Help Tackle Plastic Pollution

South Korean Scientists Discover Enzyme That Could Help Tackle Plastic Pollution

SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant advancement for environmental science, researchers in South Korea have identified an enzyme capable of breaking down polyethylene, one of the most prevalent and persistent forms of plastic pollution. The discovery, announced on August 8 by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), could pave the way [...]

Hyundai Glovis Partners Up with Dutch Nonprofit Entity to Remove Plastic Waste from Oceans

Hyundai Glovis Partners Up with Dutch Nonprofit Entity to Remove Plastic Waste from Oceans

SEOUL, July 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Glovis Co. said Thursday it has signed a partnership with a Dutch nonprofit organization to work together to remove plastic waste from the oceans as part of its commitment to making a sustainable environment. Under the partnership signed with Ocean Cleanup, Hyundai Glovis will install cameras on its [...]