Olgahol Food Joins “GoGo Challenge” Campaign to Reduce Everyday Plastic Use

Kang Byungkyu, CEO of Olgahol Food (far right), and employees of the Bangi branch participated in the Ministry of Environment's plastic reduction campaign, "GoGo Challenge."

[Asia Economy, reporter Lee Seungjin] Pulmuone Olgahol Food announced on February 23 that CEO Kang Byungkyu has joined the Ministry of Environment’s ongoing “GoGo Challenge” campaign, which aims to build consensus and promote a transition to a plastic-free society.

The “GoGo Challenge” is a relay certification campaign launched by the Ministry of Environment to reduce plastic use in everyday life. Participants take a photo holding a sign that pledges one action to avoid and one action to practice, then post it on social networking services (SNS) with hashtags such as '#PlasticFree', '#GoGoChallenge', and '#ReducePlastic'. They also nominate three others to continue the pledge relay.

Kang Byungkyu, CEO of Olgahol Food, participated in the campaign after being nominated by Lee Sooyong, CEO of Control Union Korea. Kang nominated Ji Donghoon, Head of Fairtrade International Korea Office; Seo Jongseok, Head of the Marine Stewardship Council Korea Office; and Chef Song Hoon as the next participants to carry on the plastic reduction pledge relay.

CEO Kang stated, “We joined the GoGo Challenge to support the Ministry of Environment’s efforts toward a plastic-free society,” adding, “As a leading distributor of green consumption culture in Korea, Olgahol Food will continue to research and introduce eco-friendly packaging materials to minimize plastic use.”

Meanwhile, since being designated as the Ministry of Environment’s first green-specialized store in May last year, Olgahol Food has continued to offer consumers “zero waste” shopping experiences that minimize plastic waste. The company plans to further expand its Ministry of Environment-designated green-specialized stores and “zero waste” campaigns, enabling more consumers to reduce plastic waste and experience eco-friendly consumption firsthand.

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