Chungnam Reduces Greenhouse Gases Equivalent to 4,150 Cars by Cutting Single-Use Products

Reusable Container Usage Surges
9,547 Tons of Greenhouse Gas Reduced Last Year, Leading the Way in Carbon Neutrality

Chungnam Provincial Government Office Exterior View

Chungnam Province has expanded its "Reducing Single-Use Products" campaign across both the public and private sectors, achieving a reduction of 9,547 tons of greenhouse gas emissions last year. This amount is equivalent to the annual carbon emissions of 4,150 passenger cars, indicating that Chungnam’s tangible progress toward carbon neutrality is becoming increasingly evident.

According to the province on September 29, an analysis of 150 out of 182 participating organizations revealed that the use of single-use products decreased from 17,728,000 in 2023 to 15,797,000 last year, a reduction of 1,931,000 items (10.9%).

In contrast, the use of reusable containers surged by 119%, from 4,123,000 to 9,038,000 during the same period, with an increase of 4,915,000, serving as a key driver of greenhouse gas reduction.

By sector, the public sector, focusing on cities, counties, and the provincial government office, reduced single-use products by 784,000, while the private sector and organizations, led by large corporations, achieved a reduction of 1,192,000.

Notably, the use of reusable containers in cities and counties increased by 2,543,000 compared to the previous year, marking a significant achievement.

The province plans to further enhance reduction efforts by setting greenhouse gas reduction targets for each institution, sharing best practices, introducing an incentive system, and expanding education and promotional activities.

Additionally, Chungnam will expand the operation of "Carbon Zero Practice Stores" in private businesses such as cafes and restaurants to accelerate the elimination of single-use products in daily life.

A provincial official stated, "We will share these results with the participating organizations and achieve even greater greenhouse gas reductions this year," adding, "We aim to elevate Chungnam’s status as a leader in national carbon neutrality."

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