Baemin Launches Eco-Friendly Containers with Half the Plastic Usage

Container 'Green' Made from Coconut Fruit, Minerals, and More

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] Woowa Brothers announced on the 18th that their food ingredient specialty shopping mall for self-employed business owners, 'Baemin Sanghoe,' has launched an eco-friendly container lineup called 'Green,' designed to hold jjim or tang dishes.

The Green lineup consists of six types in total, including 'Tang Containers' suitable for soups and stews such as Gamjatang, seafood jjim, and jjimdak, and 'Sealing Containers' for side dishes or banchan. While existing eco-friendly containers often had weak durability or were vulnerable to heat, the newly introduced containers are heat-resistant and maintain the same strength as regular plastic containers.

These containers are made from 'Dot & Matte,' an eco-friendly material developed by the domestic eco-friendly material company Tecoplus. This material mixes natural elements such as coconut shells and minerals to reduce plastic usage by up to 50%. It has been recognized by the U.S. FDA and others for suitability as food containers.

Along with the launch of this lineup, Baemin Sanghoe is running an event until the end of this month where customers who purchase eco-friendly tang containers will receive a 'Eco-friendly Notification Sticker' for free. This sticker was created to help customers easily identify stores using eco-friendly containers and to encourage environmentally conscious disposal methods after eating.

A Baemin Sanghoe representative said, "Until now, it has been difficult to secure safe and reasonably priced eco-friendly containers for hot and heavy dishes like Gamjatang or seafood jjim compared to other menus," adding, "We will continue to release eco-friendly containers suitable for each menu and actively promote eco-friendly events."

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