Jomyeongrae Visits Successful Environmental Technology Development Companies "Continuous Support... Spreading Achievements"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] On the 10th, Minister of Environment Cho Myung-rae visited PPI Pyeonghwa, which was selected as one of the 'Top 20 Outstanding Achievements in Environmental Technology Development in 2020,' to present the certificate of excellence and express his commitment to developing green environmental technologies.

PPI Pyeonghwa, located in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, is a comprehensive non-metallic (PVC) pipe manufacturing company. It was selected as the top-performing company in the water sector for its outstanding achievement in environmental technology development titled 'Development of Long-life High-strength Non-metallic Pipes and Joints with Seismic Performance.'

Non-metallic pipes have excellent corrosion resistance compared to cast iron pipes, offering the advantage of solving hygiene problems caused by rust. In particular, this company's non-metallic water supply pipe technology boasts superior elasticity and strength compared to existing non-metallic pipes, with excellent seismic performance, ensuring normal operation for about 100 years.

Minister Cho Myung-rae listened to the successful case of environmental technology development at PPI Pyeonghwa during his visit and encouraged the officials.

The 'Top 20 Outstanding Achievements in Environmental Technology Development 2020' are composed of four sectors closely related to citizens' lives: climate and atmosphere, environmental safety and health, resource circulation, and water. The selection was based on research achievements created as of last year.

The Ministry of Environment made the final selection at the end of last month by comprehensively considering the achievement of technology development goals, scientific and technological development effects, and socio-economic ripple effects.

Especially this year, to review the impact on solving citizens' life and environmental issues, the opinions of the Citizen Jury Panel for Environmental Technology Development Projects operated by the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute were also reflected.

The Ministry of Environment plans to provide benefits such as additional points (1 point) to the principal investigators of the selected outstanding achievements when selecting new projects and support technology development linked to intellectual property rights (IP-R&D). Starting this year, certificates for the top 20 outstanding achievements will also be issued to enhance the pride of the principal investigators.

Minister Cho stated, "To successfully implement the Green New Deal, which is a recent key topic, we will continuously support the development of environmental technologies such as fine dust reduction and activation of the water industry market, and spread the achievements so that citizens can feel the effects of environmental improvement."

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