Korea Environment Corporation Collects Employees' Clothes for Overseas Donation... "Continuing Social Contribution Efforts"

Employees of the Korea Environment Corporation are sorting and classifying donated miscellaneous items such as clothing, hats, shoes, bags, and old uniforms to be delivered to developing countries.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The Korea Environment Corporation is conducting social contribution activities by donating employees' clothing and old uniforms overseas to promote resource circulation.

According to the Environment Corporation on the 16th, from the 28th of last month to the 5th of this month, a total of 5,662 items were donated by employees, including 4,288 miscellaneous goods such as clothing, hats, shoes, and bags, and 1,374 old uniforms.

The donated items will be delivered on the 17th to 'Otkkan,' an overseas clothing support organization. Otkkan plans to sort the items according to climate and age by country and distribute them worldwide to developing countries and disaster-affected nations.

The costs required for sorting, washing, packaging, and customs clearance of the donated items (approximately 2 million KRW) were covered by the social service fund 'Cheonmimanni,' which the corporation has been establishing since 2010 to promote a culture of sharing and contribute to local communities.

Cheonmimanni is a voluntary fundraising activity where Korea Environment Corporation employees donate spare amounts less than 1,000 KRW or 10,000 KRW from their monthly salaries as funds for social contribution activities.

Among the donated items, some clothing and daily necessities will be delivered to local residents in cooperation with overseas non-profit organizations and private groups. Additionally, some items will be sold at bazaars, and the proceeds will be used to purchase hygiene products for local children and support art education.

Jang Jun-young, Chairman of the Korea Environment Corporation, said, "Reusing clothing that would have been discarded thoughtlessly has the effect of promoting resource circulation and reducing carbon emissions," and added, "We will continue to carry out domestic and international social contribution activities to protect the environment and spread a culture of sharing."

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