Jeonbuk Province Announces Open Recruitment for 'Green Purchasing Support Center' Operating Organization

Applications accepted until the 26th
Spreading a green product consumption culture

Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province will publicly recruit an operating organization for the 'Jeonbuk Green Purchasing Support Center' until May 26.

According to the province on May 14, the 'Green Purchasing Support Center Establishment and Operation Project' is a regionally tailored initiative to foster a green consumption infrastructure, in line with the Ministry of Environment's 'Basic Plan to Promote Green Product Purchasing (2021-2025)'.

Jeonbuk Provincial Government Office view. Provided by Jeonbuk Province.

This year, for the first time, the province was selected for the Ministry of Environment's open call, securing 36 million won in national funding. An additional 36 million won from the provincial budget will be matched, providing a total budget of 72 million won to support the operating organization.

The Green Purchasing Support Center will carry out a variety of projects covering every stage of green product production, distribution, and consumption, including: green consumption education and fostering eco-friendly consumers; running eco-friendly consumption campaigns; supporting environmental labeling certification; and expanding and monitoring green stores.

The open call targets nonprofit corporations or organizations with their main office located in the province and with the capacity to carry out relevant projects.

Organizations and corporations wishing to participate should complete the application form posted on the notice section of the Jeonbuk Self-Governing Province website and submit it in person to the Carbon Neutral Policy Division at the Jeonbuk Provincial Government Office between May 22 and May 26.

Once applications are received, a selection committee will be formed to choose the entrusted organization. The committee will conduct project plan presentations and evaluations, and the final entrusted organization is scheduled to be confirmed next month.

Song Geumhyeon, Director of Environment and Forest Affairs for the province, said, "We expect the Green Purchasing Support Center to serve as a hub for spreading a green product consumption culture in the province," and added, "We look forward to active participation from interested nonprofit private organizations and corporations."

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