Jeonnam Province, Expanding Carbon Neutrality Practices in Apartment Complexes

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Jeonnam Province announced on the 15th that it will hold a Carbon Neutral Lifestyle Practice Excellent Apartment Contest targeting apartment complexes in the province to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Since 2015, Jeonnam Province has been promoting the Carbon Neutral Lifestyle Practice Excellent Apartment Contest (formerly the Eco-friendly Practice Excellent Apartment Contest) annually to publicize outstanding cases of greenhouse gas reduction activities in daily life within apartment complexes and to raise public awareness of carbon neutrality.

This contest plans to select 10 excellent apartments by evaluating the fields of greenhouse gas reduction and carbon neutrality practice.

The greenhouse gas reduction field evaluates electricity, water, and gas usage from April to October (7 months) compared to the previous year. The carbon neutrality practice field assesses the subscription rate to the Carbon Point System, participation rate in household greenhouse gas diagnosis, and reduction rate of food waste emissions.

Additionally, a qualitative evaluation of performance reports such as carbon neutrality campaigns and education will be conducted to award extra points.

Selected excellent apartments will receive the Governor’s Commendation along with a certification plaque for Carbon Neutral Lifestyle Practice Excellent Apartment. The prize money can be used for greenhouse gas reduction activities such as replacing LED lights within the apartment complex or installing recycling bins.

The Carbon Neutral Lifestyle Practice Excellent Apartment Contest is open to all apartment complexes in the province, and detailed information can be found on the Jeonnam Province website announcement.

Apartments wishing to participate must submit the application form and consent form for providing energy usage data to the Jeonnam Province Climate Ecology Division or the environmental department of the city/county by the 29th.

A Jeonnam Province official stated, “Active interest and participation from apartment complexes will contribute to raising public awareness of carbon neutrality and spreading a low-carbon consumption culture.”

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