Gwangju Dong-gu Operates 'Saehwal-yong Experience Program' Using Waste Materials

Recycling Automatic Collection Machine. Photo by Gwangju Dong-gu Office

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Dong-gu, Gwangju (Mayor Im Taek) announced on the 2nd that it will operate an “Upcycling Experience Program” using discarded waste through the recycling help cafe “Donggurami” located at Sansu Culture Square.

“Donggurami (東區羅美)” symbolizes a circle representing resource circulation (recycle) and carries the meaning of creating a “beautiful Dong-gu like silk” through this. It is establishing itself as a resource circulation practice platform by ▲ educating on the necessity and importance of resource circulation ▲ guiding recycling separation methods we should practice ▲ exhibiting various upcycled works using waste resources such as plastic and newspapers ▲ operating experience programs.

In November, various programs such as making daily necessities using sock yarn and making animals with corrugated cardboard are planned, and in October, the upcycling experience involved making air fresheners using ice packs.

All currently operating programs are free for any Dong-gu residents to participate in, and for more details, inquiries can be made to the Cleaning Administration Division.

Im Taek, Mayor of Dong-gu, said, “We plan to add design and creativity to discarded waste to create new value together with residents,” and added, “We hope residents will directly experience the process of creating new works and join in building a resource circulation society.”

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