Reuse of Ice Packs Provided by Songpa-gu Office for Garak Mall Tenants

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seoul Agro-Fisheries & Food Corporation (President Kim Kyungho) has decided to actively cooperate with Garak Mall tenants and Songpa District Office to reuse the large quantities of ice packs generated due to COVID-19 and reduce environmental pollution.

Recently, the use of ice packs to prevent food spoilage in fresh food delivery has increased. Gel-type ice packs are used more frequently because they have better freezing effects than ice packs made by freezing water.

However, after use, they must be disposed of in volume-based waste bags, and since they do not decompose naturally, incineration or landfill is difficult. If the contents of ice packs are poured into the sewer, environmental pollution caused by microplastics follows.

Songpa District Office (Mayor Park Seongsu) has decided to collect, wash, and disinfect (dry) ice packs generated in the area and provide them to Garak Mall tenants for environmental protection and resource recycling. The Corporation and the Garak Mall Distribution Association (Chairman Kim Sookhyun) have agreed to actively use reusable ice packs to protect the environment and reduce the burden on Garak Mall tenants.

On May 13, reusable ice packs collected in Songpa District were delivered to Garak Mall tenants for the first time. Although the delivered quantity of 40 boxes is still insufficient for the amount used in Garak Mall, it was warmly welcomed by the tenants as it contributes to environmental protection.

President Kim Kyungho stated, “If the volume of ice packs collected in Songpa District expands further, the quantity allocated to Garak Mall will also increase, allowing Garak Mall to take a leading role in environmental protection.” He added, “The Corporation will continue to actively participate in the use of reusable ice packs for environmental protection.”

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