Gwangju Seo-gu Implements 'Food Waste Reducers' for Apartment Complexes

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Dae-seok) announced on the 18th that it will promote a food waste reduction device installation project targeting apartment complexes in the district.

The food waste reduction device to be installed this time is very effective in preventing environmental pollution by minimizing odors and leachate caused by food waste through processes such as hot air fermentation and drying, thereby reducing the amount of food waste.

Since it is possible to reduce waste at the source where it is generated, it is expected to reduce waste disposal costs compared to the existing collection, transportation, and treatment facility intake.

For this project, Seo-gu has been guiding applications since August for apartment complexes with fewer than 200 households that either do not have RFID-based volume-based waste disposal facilities installed or are operating outdated devices installed in 2013. After on-site investigations, Myeongji Mansion located in Ssangchon-dong was finally selected as the support target.

Therefore, Seo-gu will fully support all costs related to the installation of the food waste reduction device.

A Seo-gu official said, "We expect to minimize residents' inconvenience caused by odors from food waste and delays in collection, and also help reduce carbon emissions," adding, "We ask for residents' interest and active participation in reducing food waste."

Meanwhile, Seo-gu currently has food waste reduction devices installed at 13 locations including social welfare facilities and large-scale waste generators, achieving a reduction of about 20 tons of food waste per month along with a cost saving of approximately 3.2 million KRW in disposal fees.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho sdhs6751@asiae.co.kr

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