LG Chem Launches 'Recycle Social Contribution Challenge' to Discover New Uses for Waste Plastics

Call for Creative Ideas Using Discarded Resources
Extra Points for Waste Plastic Assistive Devices and Playgrounds
Applications Open Until September 19; Six Finalist Teams to Be Awarded

LG Chem is launching an initiative to discover creative social contribution ideas for a sustainable future.

On August 18, LG Chem announced that it will hold the "Recycle Social Contribution Impact Challenge" contest in partnership with the international relief and development NGO, Korea Food for the Hungry International. The purpose of this contest is to find creative ideas that can transform local communities and everyday life by recycling discarded resources.

At an environmental event in Seoul, a participant is hanging discarded plastic on a large net sculpture. Photo by Jo Yongjun

The theme of the contest is "How to transform communities and daily life by giving new purpose to discarded resources." The evaluation will focus on social contribution ideas that utilize recycling technologies. In particular, additional points will be awarded for ideas that make use of waste plastic related to LG Chem's business. Examples include assistive devices for people with disabilities, playground equipment, lighting, and household items.

Applications will be accepted from August 18 to September 19, 2025, through the online platform "Gidae Plus." The six teams selected as finalists will receive products made with LG Chem's eco-friendly materials.

Ko Yoonju, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Strategy Officer (CSSO) at LG Chem, said, "We hope this contest will generate many innovative ideas that contribute to sustainable living and the creation of social value."

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