Hanjin Introduces Eco-Friendly Uniforms Made from Recycled PET Bottles

Hanjin employees are posing for a commemorative photo wearing eco-friendly uniform outer jumpers and inner liners.

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Hanjin announced on the 9th that it has produced eco-friendly winter uniforms made from recycled PET bottle fibers and distributed them to all employees, delivery workers, and partner companies.

The eco-friendly uniforms are upcycled clothing made by recycling discarded transparent PET bottles. Among the approximately 25,000 uniforms produced this time, about 12,000 outer shell jumpers used 250,000 1.5ℓ transparent waste PET bottles. Through the introduction of eco-friendly uniforms, the total weight of recycled waste PET bottles reached 7,500 kg, achieving a reduction effect of about 15 tons of carbon dioxide emissions compared to landfill and incineration.

To enhance activity and convenience in producing these eco-friendly uniforms, Hanjin used functional materials optimized for the field, such as heat retention, waterproofing, and water repellency, and fabrics certified by Switzerland’s ‘bluesign’ certification, which guarantees the environmental friendliness of the products.

Hanjin also opened the eco-friendly companion platform 'Green on Hanjin' for one-person entrepreneurs and small business owners who find it difficult to easily participate in eco-friendly activities, continuing the in-house zero-waste challenge.

Recognizing the company-wide efforts in eco-friendly activities, last month Hanjin received the highest AAA grade in the GRP (Global Reporting Initiative for Climate Change Response and Plastic Reduction), an international eco-friendly certification system for UN voluntary commitments announced by the UN SDGs Association.

A Hanjin official stated, "We will continue to strengthen ESG management and lead the establishment of an eco-friendly culture by carrying out various eco-friendly logistics activities that leverage the characteristics of a logistics company."

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