LG Uplus Produces Uniforms Using Eco-Friendly Materials... Distributed to 2,000 Employees

Employees at the G Uplus direct store are introducing uniforms made from eco-friendly materials.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-sun] LG Uplus announced on the 5th that it has produced uniforms using eco-friendly materials and distributed them to employees at over 2,000 stores nationwide. This initiative aims to take the lead in environmental protection to strengthen Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management.

The uniforms consist of short-sleeve T-shirts and cardigans suitable for the summer season. The short-sleeve uniforms are made from BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) certified eco-friendly materials. BCI is a material that not only protects nature by reducing the use of industrial water, toxic chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides during production but also contributes to the safety and health of workers.

The cardigans are made from recycled polyester, which is produced by recycling discarded plastic containers. Compared to conventional materials, recycled polyester reduces water usage by more than 90% and production energy by more than 50%, making it environmentally friendly.

LG Uplus explained that the eco-friendly uniforms were produced as part of the company-wide campaign "Why Not," which aims to meet the demands of MZ generation customers who are highly interested in environmental protection and to provide customers with new experiences through continuous challenges.

A total of about 40,000 newly produced T-shirts and cardigans were distributed to employees in retail and wholesale sales positions nationwide. The uniforms made from eco-friendly materials are expected to improve employees' work efficiency due to their low skin irritation and excellent absorbency.

Additionally, LG Uplus uses eco-friendly materials in the process of remodeling stores. Specifically, the remodeling uses eco-friendly MDF (medium-density fiberboard) with an E0 (E-zero) grade that emits low levels of harmful formaldehyde, and LPM (Low Pressure Melamine), an eco-friendly material that finishes furniture surfaces without using harmful adhesives. The low emission of harmful substances benefits both user health protection and environmental conservation.

LG Uplus plans to continue its "eco-friendly" activities starting from small details such as employee uniforms and store remodeling to contribute to establishing a resource circulation system. To this end, the company will continue to use eco-friendly materials for uniforms to be produced and distributed in the future and use reusable materials during remodeling to minimize waste generation, thereby sustaining eco-friendly management.

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