Seongbuk-gu Saemaeul Women's Association Campaign for Reducing Disposable Product Use and Promoting Reusable Bags

Encouraging Environmental Protection Practices in Daily Life such as Separate Disposal of Waste Vinyl and Reducing Vinyl Use... Distribution of 500 Reusable Shopping Bags Made from Recycled Waste Banners in the "Let's Save the Environment and Traditional Markets" Campaign

Seung-ro Lee, Mayor of Seongbuk-gu (left), is supporting the Seongbuk-gu Saemaeul Women's Association members who are conducting an environmental love campaign at Gireum Traditional Market.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Housewives in Seongbuk-gu have rolled up their sleeves to protect the environment and revitalize traditional markets.

The Seongbuk-gu Saemaeul Women's Association (President Jo Young-nam) is conducting a campaign encouraging citizens and merchants to refrain from using disposable products and to use reusable shopping bags in traditional market areas such as Gireum Market.

As part of social distancing measures, about 20 housewife representatives from each neighborhood participate in small groups, sharing practical examples of environmental protection in daily life, such as separating and disposing of waste vinyl and reducing the use of vinyl products.

Additionally, at the traditional market sites, the women's association members prepare shopping bags made by recycling old banners and distribute them to visitors and market merchants, raising awareness not only about environmental protection but also about using traditional markets. On the 13th, a total of 500 shopping bags were handed out to market users and merchants.

A citizen who received a recycled banner shopping bag while visiting the market said, "Although I know well that vinyl is a major cause of environmental pollution, I often end up using it because it’s inconvenient and I sometimes forget to bring a shopping bag." They added, "I will pay more attention to refraining from using disposable products and put it into practice."

Jo Young-nam, president of the Seongbuk-gu Saemaeul Women's Association, stated, "We will continue our activities by sharing small actions that can be easily practiced in daily life, such as campaigns promoting the use of shopping bags, with a heightened awareness of environmental pollution."

Lee Seung-ro, mayor of Seongbuk-gu, encouraged, "With the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic causing a surge in disposable product use, individual citizens' interest and practice in environmental protection are crucial at this time. Thanks to the pioneering efforts of the Seongbuk-gu Saemaeul Women's Association members, this will lead to the participation of 450,000 Seongbuk-gu residents in loving the environment."

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