Dongdaemun-gu Creates Senior Jobs by Recycling Coffee Grounds

Promotion of Dongdaemun Senior Club's "Coffee Grounds Creative Lab" Project
Production of Eco-friendly Products, Supported by Korea Racing Authority

On July 2, Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul announced that the Dongdaemun Senior Club, an institution dedicated to senior employment, will launch the "Coffee Grounds Creative Lab" project. This initiative aims to recycle coffee grounds generated by local coffee shops and transform them into eco-friendly products.

Commemorative photo of the donation ceremony by the Korea Racing Authority Coffee Grounds Creative Lab. Provided by Dongdaemun-gu.

The Coffee Grounds Creative Lab is a senior employment project operated by the Dongdaemun Senior Club. Seniors aged 65 and older will repurpose coffee grounds into everyday craft items such as deodorizers and flowerpots. The project seeks to achieve both resource circulation and social welfare. The finished products will be placed in public restrooms and public facilities within the district, allowing them to naturally become part of residents' daily lives.

The Dongdaemun branch of the Korea Racing Authority has expressed its support for the project's combination of environmental protection and senior employment by donating 7 million won. As a result, the Coffee Grounds Creative Lab is being recognized as a concrete example of a social integration welfare model involving public, private, and sponsoring organizations.

Lee Pilhyung, head of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, "This project is an example of cooperation between public services and private resources. We will do our best to ensure that the Coffee Grounds Creative Lab becomes a leading model for sustainable resource circulation and the creation of local senior jobs."

Going forward, the Coffee Grounds Creative Lab plans to operate experience booths at local festivals and markets, creating opportunities for intergenerational exchange and environmental education, and expanding the project as an open, participatory initiative.

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