Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Hosts International Biodegradable Plastics Conference

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy will jointly host the "2023 International Biodegradable Plastics Conference" with Incheon Metropolitan City at Songdo Convensia in Incheon from the 6th to the 7th.

Marking its third year, this conference will share the latest trends and promotion policies of biodegradable plastics from various countries, and seek development directions where industry and the environment can coexist through discussions on related regulations and improvement measures.

Biodegradable plastics refer to plastics that decompose into carbon dioxide and water through microbial action under certain environmental conditions such as composting, natural soil, and marine environments. As the international community's voice against plastic pollution grows louder, biodegradable plastics are gaining attention as key products for achieving a circular economy. Developed countries including the United States, the European Union (EU), and Japan are making efforts to foster the biodegradable plastics industry and improve regulations.

Stefan Barot, President of the European Bioplastics Association, who attended the conference, stated, "To promote biodegradable plastics, it is necessary to foster and improve regulations under various environmental conditions such as composting."

In his welcoming remarks, Ju Young-jun, Director General of Industrial Policy, said, "The eco-friendly transition of the chemical industry is a demand of the times, and biodegradable plastics are the direction that must be pursued for the sustainability of the chemical industry. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy will closely cooperate with related ministries to foster the domestic biodegradable plastics industry through technology development, certification and collection system establishment, and regulatory improvements."

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