Jeju's Greatest Value is the Environment... We Must Make Upcycling a Daily Practice

2020 Asia Upcycle Jeju Forum
Climate Crisis and Environmental Pollution Due to Overconsumption... Need for Paradigm Shift and Networking

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Chang-won] The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province hosted the '2020 Asia Upcycle Jeju Forum,' jointly organized by the Jeju Free International City Development Center, KCTV Jeju Broadcasting, and the Jeju Upcycle Association, which concluded its schedule on the 30th of last month.

At this forum held in Jeju under the theme "Leading Asia's Environment through Upcycling," Yoon Dae-young, Director of the Seoul SaeHwalYong Plaza, who appeared as a presenter, stated, "As the environmental market grows due to climate change, the economic policies of the international community are also shifting towards a resource-circulating model," and added, "To establish an upcycle culture, South Korea must prepare for changes to resource circulation economic policies through citizen networks and others." Upcycling refers to the act of adding design to recycled products or changing their use to increase their value.

Yoon Sung-gu, Director of the Incheon Upcycle Eco Center, pointed out, "The climate crisis has come due to the overconsumption of citizens living in modern society." He explained that the overuse and misuse of resources and excessive consumption have made the climate crisis and environmental pollution a reality on Earth, resulting in rising sea levels, ocean acidification, the spread of new diseases, and an increase in environmental refugees. He said, "The most important deciding factor is awareness improvement," and explained, "Upcycling and environmental education, which can bring about a paradigm shift in habitual consumption and production, must go together to expect synergy."

Hyun Sang-chul, Director of the Jeju Free International City Environmental Business Office, also said, "Jeju's greatest value lies in the environment, and cooperation and networks are necessary to enhance environmental value," adding, "For this, it is necessary to continue awareness improvement activities so that upcycling can settle as a culture in daily life."

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