Ourhome Introduces Eco-Friendly Uniforms Made from PET Bottles at Nationwide Logistics Centers

An employee at Ourhome Dongseoul Logistics Center is working wearing an eco-friendly uniform upcycled from used PET bottles. Photo by Ourhome

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] Ourhome announced on the 3rd that it delivered eco-friendly uniforms to about 800 on-site employees at 14 logistics centers nationwide.

The introduction of eco-friendly uniforms was part of ESG management practices and was produced in collaboration with social enterprises. The eco-friendly uniform vests made of polyester recycled approximately 5,000 discarded PET bottles. Based on feedback from on-site employees, the color and design of the uniform vests were planned, and the phrase "OURHOME OUR EARTH" along with an image was added to the back of the uniforms to express commitment to environmental protection.

An Ourhome official said, "Although it is a small practice, we produced and introduced these eco-friendly uniforms to participate in resource circulation activities," adding, "We will continuously prepare ways to participate in eco-friendly activities such as recycling waste plastics, composing eco-friendly menus, and reducing food waste discharge."

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