LG Electronics to Use 30% Recycled Materials in Plastics for TVs

Ministry of Environment, LG Electronics, and Resource Circulation Social Solidarity Sign 'Plastic-Free Practice Agreement'

Soundbar Product Using Only Recycled PET Bottle Material for Exterior Also Released
Expected Annual Recycling of 1,050 Tons of Waste Plastic and Reduction of 10,000 Tons of Plastic Usage

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Joo Sang-don] LG Electronics has decided to replace about 30% of the plastic materials used in TV and soundbar bodies with recycled materials produced by recycling waste automotive headlights or discarded home appliances starting this year.

The Ministry of Environment announced that on the afternoon of the 1st, it signed a 'Plastic-Free Practice Agreement' in the home appliance sector together with LG Electronics and the Resource Circulation Social Solidarity at LG Science Park located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.

LG Electronics plans to use recycled plastic for TV and soundbar bodies and also release a soundbar product that applies fabric material made from 100% recycled PET bottle material on the exterior.

To reduce plastic during distribution, the Styrofoam used in soundbar packaging will be replaced with paper cushioning materials, and the cardboard boxes and Styrofoam cushioning materials used for air conditioner outdoor unit packaging will be replaced with reusable packaging materials.

Additionally, the number of OLED TV products, which use only 30% of the plastic compared to LCD televisions, will increase from 14 last year to 18 this year.

LG Electronics estimates that through these measures, about 1,050 tons of waste plastic will be recycled, and more than 10,000 tons of plastic (including Styrofoam) will be reduced.

Along with this, LG Electronics plans to prepare a plan within this year to use a certain percentage or more of recycled materials in other products on a mid- to long-term basis, taking this agreement as an opportunity.

Hong Jeong-gi, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Environment, said, "The government and companies must work together for the transition to a circular economy society," and added, "I hope that the leading home appliance company in the world will play a leading role in practicing plastic-free initiatives."

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