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Seoul Cracks Down on Single-Use Plastics, Embracing a Sustainable Future

Seoul Cracks Down on Single-Use Plastics, Embracing a Sustainable Future

SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move towards a more sustainable future, Seoul has announced a comprehensive strategy to reduce the use of single-use plastics, aptly dubbed the Plastic-Free Seoul initiative. Starting from September, events and festivals hosted by the city with an anticipated attendance of 1,000 or more people will be prohibited [...]

Overwhelming Public Support for Government-Wide Single-Use Plastic Ban, Despite Recent Regulatory Setback

Overwhelming Public Support for Government-Wide Single-Use Plastic Ban, Despite Recent Regulatory Setback

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) –Eight out of 10 South Koreans express support for the implementation of a comprehensive government ban on single-use plastics, as revealed by a recent poll. Concerning the Ministry of Environment’s decision on November 7 to retract its proposal to ban plastic straws and paper cups, 50.2 percent of respondents indicated [...]