"Enjoy Eco-Friendly Camping" SKT Launches Pilot Service for Reusable Container Use

The appearance of reusable containers such as bowls, plates, and spoons used in the court. (Photo by SK Telecom)

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-seon] SK Telecom and Happy Connect are launching a pilot project for the use of reusable containers for camping. This initiative aims to realize eco-friendly camping without disposable products.

SK Telecom announced that starting from the 18th, in collaboration with the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute, the Korea National Park Service, and Happy Connect, they will pilot the 'Reusable Container Usage Service' at the Guryong Campsite in Chiaksan National Park, allowing campers to enjoy eco-friendly camping without disposable items.

The 'Reusable Container Usage Service' within the national park is a resource circulation system where campers renting the campsite can borrow reusable containers by paying a usage fee and deposit, and Happy Connect, a social enterprise, collects, cleans, and sterilizes the containers for reuse.

The reusable containers consist of stainless steel bowls, plates, spoons, and reusable cups, prepared in sets for 2, 4, or 6 people according to the number of campers.

The company expects that the spread of reusable container use will reduce campers' use of disposable products, thereby decreasing waste within the campsite.

Prior to this, SKT has been conducting a reusable cup project in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Seoul City, Incheon City, Jeju Province, and major coffee brand operators including Starbucks and Paris Baguette. SKT plans to continue expanding the reusable cup project to other regions such as Sejong City and collaborate with coffee brand operators like Twosome Place and The Venti.

The 'Reusable Cup Project' began in Jeju Province in July last year, followed by pilot projects in Seoul in November, Incheon in July this year, and the main project in Seoul, resulting in a reduction of approximately 5.5 million disposable cups to date.

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