Hyosung TNC Wins Grand Prize at Seoul Metropolitan Government Environmental Awards

Contribution to 'Seoul City Environmental Protection' with Recycled Fibers and Eco-Friendly Products

Kim Yong-seop, CEO of Hyosung TNC (left), and Oh Se-hoon, Mayor of Seoul, wearing the Love Seoul edition top by Pleats Mama featuring 'Regen Seoul' technology

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Hyosung TNC received the '2021 Seoul Metropolitan Government Environmental Award Grand Prize,' the highest honor in the environmental sector of Seoul, on the 4th.

With this award, Hyosung TNC was recognized for its contribution to environmental protection in Seoul and is evaluated to have further solidified its position as a leading eco-friendly company in Korea. Hyosung TNC's recycled fiber 'Regen' has expanded the base of the eco-friendly fiber industry through collaborations with various local governments and companies, including Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority, and Busan Metropolitan City, besides Seoul.

Since January this year, Hyosung TNC has been conducting a resource circulation project in collaboration with Geumcheon, Yeongdeungpo, and Gangnam districts of Seoul, separately collecting transparent PET bottles and producing recycled fiber 'Regen Seoul.' This effort was recognized for significantly contributing to carbon emission reduction by creating eco-friendly clothing.

In March, Hyosung TNC collaborated with the domestic eco-friendly fashion brand Pleats Mama to launch the 'Love Seoul' edition clothing applying 'Regen Seoul,' which gained tremendous popularity among the MZ generation (Millennials + Generation Z).

In the second half of this year, Hyosung TNC plans to release clothing and bags made with 'Regen Seoul' in collaboration with well-known domestic outdoor brands. Additionally, about 300 vests applying 'Regen Seoul' will be produced and distributed to resource management assistants in six autonomous districts, including Yeongdeungpo.

Going forward, Hyosung TNC plans to expand the separate collection project of transparent PET bottles to other autonomous districts of Seoul besides Geumcheon, Yeongdeungpo, and Gangnam. At the same time, it intends to continue eco-friendly collaborations with eco-friendly fashion brands and local governments nationwide.

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