Gwangju Urban Corporation: "Eradicating Plastic Flowers at Yeongnak and Mangwol Cemeteries"

Soil Pollution and Carbon Emissions During Disposal
Fresh Flowers and Paper Flowers Permitted as Alternatives

Gwangju Urban Corporation has decided to ban the introduction of plastic artificial flowers in Yeongnak Park and Mangwol Cemetery Park to create an eco-friendly memorial park. Provided by Gwangju Urban Corporation

Gwangju Urban Corporation announced on the 16th that it will work to eliminate the use of plastic artificial flowers in Yeongnak Park and Mangwol Cemetery Park in order to create an eco-friendly memorial park and establish a sustainable funeral culture.

Plastic artificial flowers are practical and easy to manage, but they are made from non-biodegradable materials that worsen soil pollution and cause numerous problems, such as increased carbon emissions during disposal.

Accordingly, Gwangju Urban Corporation will promote the elimination of artificial flowers during this year's Lunar New Year holiday, and from the Chuseok holiday onward, will completely ban the use of plastic artificial flowers in cemeteries. As alternatives, environmentally friendly materials such as fresh flowers or paper flowers will be permitted.

Kim Seungnam, President of Gwangju Urban Corporation, said, "Through this measure, we aim to contribute to environmental protection and to build a sustainable society together with our citizens," and urged, "We hope visitors will join us in caring for nature."

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