Gwangjin-gu Awards Winners of Trash Reduction Idea Contest

On the 23rd, the District Office Planning Situation Room awarded 10 outstanding proposals for reducing household waste
Evaluated 168 proposals based on feasibility, creativity, economic efficiency, and effort
Interesting proposals such as 'Yak Station,' 'Leftover Reduction Campaign,' and 'Disposable Packaging Return' emerged

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) held an award ceremony on the 23rd at the Gwangjin-gu Office Planning Situation Room to present certificates to 10 outstanding proposals participating in the 'Garbage Reduction Idea Special Contest.'

This contest was organized to gather fresh and diverse ideas to reduce waste in preparation for the ban on direct landfill of waste starting in 2026. It sought reduction methods that can be practiced in daily life, such as reducing household waste, revitalizing recyclables, and decreasing the use of disposable products.

A total of 168 proposals were submitted to the contest. The final 10 outstanding proposals were selected based on criteria including ▲feasibility and sustainability ▲creativity ▲efficiency and economic viability ▲scope of application and effort. Awards were given for 2 Silver Prizes, 2 Bronze Prizes, 3 Encouragement Awards, and 3 Effort Awards.

Interesting proposals emerged. The Silver Prize was awarded to the ‘Gwangjin-gu Yak Station.’ This project installs collection boxes for expired or unused pharmaceuticals in subway stations within the district and operates management personnel. The ‘Restaurant Leftover Reduction Campaign’ also won a joint Silver Prize. This campaign encourages customers to refuse side dishes they do not like, thereby reducing restaurant leftovers.

There were also proposals to promote recycling. The ‘Disposable Packaging Return Project,’ which operates return booths for disposable containers at large supermarkets or provides rewards for bringing personal containers when using traditional markets, and the ‘Business Closure Item Sharing Support Project,’ which establishes a system to share and reuse furniture and cooking utensils remaining after business closure, jointly received the Bronze Prize.

Awarding was also conducted for proposals submitted through the online policy channel. Ten proposals, including a health certificate issuance text message service, beauty support projects for vulnerable groups, improvements in the operation of a comprehensive bicycle service center, and villa management office operations, were recognized.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “This contest was promoted to reflect ingenious and interesting ideas for reducing household waste in daily life into district policies. Congratulations to all the awardees, and I also extend my gratitude to everyone who participated in the contest. Please feel free to share any inconveniences or points for improvement at any time. We will do our best to make Gwangjin-gu a happy and comfortable place for all residents.”

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