Shinsegae International Cuts Plastic Wrap in Delivery Packaging by 99%... Launches Eco-Friendly Management Initiative

Shinsegae International announced on the 15th that it will introduce paper packaging materials and accessories for all its brand products shipped through its official online mall, SI Village.

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Shinsegae International is taking a full-scale step toward eco-friendly management by reducing plastic in its delivery packaging.

On the 15th, Shinsegae International announced that it will switch the packaging materials and accessories used for product delivery to paper.

Shinsegae International will use paper made from forest management certified eco-friendly materials for all packaging materials and accessories, including delivery boxes. Shock-absorbing cushioning materials, plastic air caps, and plastic pouches used for small packaging will all be replaced with paper materials to prevent product damage. The existing plastic box tape will also be replaced with paper tape. All paper materials are 100% recyclable, allowing easy separation and disposal as paper waste without additional processing.

However, polybags (plastic packaging bags) will be used minimally only for clothing products that may get wet from rain or snow. In the future, polybags will be replaced with biodegradable eco-friendly recycled materials.

The paper packaging materials and accessories will be introduced starting from the 16th for all in-house brand products shipped through the official online mall SI Village, and safety packaging envelopes will be applied sequentially after existing stock is depleted. However, products shipped directly by tenant companies without passing through the Shinsegae International logistics center are excluded.

Shinsegae International expects to reduce more than 50 tons of plastic waste annually through this transition to paper packaging materials.

Ryu Jehee, Head of Support Division at Shinsegae International, said, “We are exploring various methods to minimize the negative environmental impact throughout the process of producing and selling products and to ensure resources are effectively recycled. Through sincere eco-friendly management, we will lead efforts to protect the environment, enhance corporate value, and increase customer trust.”

Meanwhile, Shinsegae International continues to implement various eco-friendly projects to fulfill its corporate social responsibility. To strengthen energy-efficient facilities, it has built a solar power plant on the roofs of two logistics centers, reducing 578 tons of CO2 annually, replacing 204,000 liters of oil, and planting 202,412 young pine trees. Additionally, it actively imports and sells eco-friendly collections released by brands such as GAP, Armani Exchange, and Save the Duck.

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