Christmas Decorations Made from Recycled Items like Cup Holders and Coat Hangers in Jamsil 2-dong, Songpa-gu

[Seoul District News] Jamsil 2-dong Community Center in Songpa-gu Exhibits Recycling Waste Sculpture to Inform Residents of the Importance of Resource Recycling

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Seogang Seok) announced on the 18th that it is conducting a 'Green Christmas' campaign in Jamsil 2-dong to reduce unnecessary waste generated during the year-end and New Year holidays and to spread an eco-friendly practice culture.

Jamsil 2-dong planned this campaign to help residents rethink the importance of the environment by utilizing Christmas, which many residents spend like a festival, and to encourage participation in environmental protection activities in daily life.

The campaign focused on exhibiting various recycled art pieces themed around Christmas.

First, a Christmas tree (photo) was created by hanging flower decorations made from about 300 PET bottles on a pine tree at the entrance of the community center. Wishes for the new year, such as 'Become wealthy,' 'Find love and a spouse,' and 'Family always healthy,' written by residents and staff, were hung on the tree. Residents who participated in writing their wishes were given shopping bags made from recycled banners.

Also, in the civil service office of the community center, small trees and wreath decorations were made using discarded hangers and cup holders, offering both interest in recycling and visual enjoyment.

In particular, to raise awareness of the seriousness of environmental pollution, a recycled waste sculpture was installed outside the community center. This sculpture compresses 500 kg, which is about 30% of the actual recyclable amount out of the daily average of 33 tons of recyclable waste generated in Jamsil 2-dong.

The exhibition will continue until January 6 of next year.

Seogang Seok, Mayor of Songpa-gu, said, “I hope residents spend a meaningful year-end through a Christmas atmosphere that considers the environment,” and added, “We will continue to carry out environmental protection and resource utilization projects that residents can practice in daily life to lead the sustainable development of Songpa-gu.”

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