[Photo] Dongdaemun-gu Office Employees Use 'Tumblers' Instead of 'Disposable Cups'

Efforts to Foster an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Through Avoiding Single-Use Products

Employees of Dongdaemun-gu Office are using personal tumblers at the 'Dorandoran' cafe inside the office building on the 5th after lunch as part of a campaign to avoid using disposable products.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor You Deok-yeol) is significantly expanding the campaign to refrain from using disposable products, not only in public institutions but also in affiliated organizations and privately commissioned facilities, in response to the recently raised waste disposal issues.

Accordingly, all departments of Dongdaemun-gu, affiliated organizations, and privately commissioned facilities, as well as stores and cafes within government buildings, will be prohibited from using any disposable products, including paper cups, and reusable items will be used during various events and meetings.

To this end, Dongdaemun-gu will conduct a guidance period throughout April and will officially implement the campaign to refrain from using disposable products starting in May.

In all departments, including affiliated and privately commissioned organizations, responsible managers for separating recyclable waste will be appointed, and regular internal training will be conducted to prevent the use of disposable products and the mixing of recyclables, with employees actively participating in fostering an eco-friendly lifestyle culture.

The district prohibits the use of disposable products within government buildings, actively encourages the use of tumblers and reusable items, and will systematically operate by regularly inspecting outstanding cases by department each month and sharing these best practices based on the results.

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