South Korea to transition to ‘label-free’ plastic bottles
South Korea produces approximately 5.2 billion plastic bottles each year, and as of writing, 65 per cent of these are now sold without labels.
South Korean FMCG companies launch snacks and beverages from recycled foods
These new products from South Korea are just three out of many, paving the way for more eco-friendly food options worldwide, showing that sustainability can still be both delicious and profitable.
Korean Air creates cosmetics pouches made of upcycled life vests
In partnership with Korean beauty brand 107, six items are included in the pouches including a facial cleanser, face mist, moisturising cream, soap and shampoo.
Researchers find way to purify water using eco-friendly materials
The porous material claims to efficiently remove microplastics in water and small-sized VOC (volatile organic compounds).
Outfits worn by Korean boy band BTS are being upcycled into a bag collection
The limited edition collection will include three types of bags made from used white industrial airbags, and each bag will feature a piece from a concert outfit from one BTS member.
GS Caltex collaborates with Nestle to recycle plastic coffee capsules
The capsules will be processed as recyclable raw materials to create eco-friendly compound resins.
Consumers generate 10kg of single-use plastic waste in food deliveries every year
The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns caused food establishments to close down either limit capacity or thrive by offering their menu via mobile food delivery apps. Unfortunately, along with the convenience comes waste.
Hyundai to turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel in Korea
The generated hydrogen fuel from plastic will then be used as raw material for hydroelectric vehicles, cell power plants and help generate electricity.
Seoul to launch recycling system for coffee waste
The new system will offer incentives to encourage cafes to separate and recycle their coffee grounds.
Korean researchers use apple peel to create natural pigments
A study has found that red and black apples and Arnold apples are the most ideal option to develop natural pigments.
Poop to plastic: Korean researchers make biodegradable plastic from livestock excrement
Compared to using traditional plastic, bioplastic offers many advantages such as reduced use of fossil fuels, smaller carbon footprint, and faster decomposition.
Recycling machine in South Korea rewards people for sorting their trash
“To build a robust collection system, a sense of environmental responsibility is not enough. Financial incentives are needed to change people’s behaviours.”
Chemically recycled plastics get converted into eco-friendly packaging in Korea
New material will create sustainable packaging to cosmetics companies in South Korea and abroad.
Eco-friendly fertiliser technology uses greenhouse gases to promote crop growth
Methylotrophic bacillus is a microorganism that decomposes methane using methanol to take it as an energy source.
Hyundai’s Genesis commits to an all-EV range by 2030, with eight body styles
The South Korean luxury car brand expects to produce 400,000 EVs annually by 2030.
