[Photo] Seongjanghyeon, Yongsan District Mayor, Joins the 탈(脫)Plastic GoGo Challenge

Challenge held on the 17th at the district mayor's office to reduce single-use plastic consumption... Next participants nominated: Jang Yoon-geum, President of Sookmyung Women's University; Park Joo-hyun, Chief of Yongsan Police Station; Kim Jeong-jae, District Council Chair

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seong Jang-hyun, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, Seoul, participated in the ‘?(탈)Plastic GoGo Challenge’ on the 17th at his office in the district office.

This is to reduce the use of disposable plastics, which has surged due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Mayor Seong held a panel that read “Reduce the use of disposable products, increase the use of reusable products” and took a photo, then posted the related content on his social networking service (SNS).

He nominated Jang Yoon-geum, President of Sookmyung Women’s University, Park Joo-hyun, Chief of Yongsan Police Station, and Kim Jeong-jae, Chairman of Yongsan District Council, as the next participants.

This challenge encourages the public to reduce the use of plastics (disposable products) and use eco-friendly products. It was first started by Minister of Environment Cho Myung-rae in January, and Mayor Seong was nominated by Park Jun-hee, Mayor of Gwanak-gu.

Mayor Seong Jang-hyun said, “Since 2019, our district has been using reusable tableware instead of disposable cups and plates at district office events,” and added, “Your small actions save the Earth. Please join in protecting the environment by using reusable items such as personal cups.”

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