Jeonbuk Province Recruiting Private Operators for "Reusable Container Usage Promotion Support Project"

Applications Accepted Until December 24
"Reducing Single-Use Product Consumption"

Jeonbuk Province is publicly recruiting private sector operators until December 24 to implement the "2026 Reusable Container Usage Promotion Support Project (Province)" in accordance with Article 8 of the "Ordinance on the Management of Local Subsidies."

Jeonbuk Provincial Government Office. Provided by Jeonbuk Province

According to the province on November 18, the project aims to reduce the use of single-use products and promote resource circulation by expanding the use of reusable containers in residents' daily lives and establishing related infrastructure and operational systems. The total project budget is 1 billion KRW (approximately 1 billion won), and the project period is one year, from January to December next year.

The project will be carried out in four main areas. First, it will develop customized reusable container operation models targeting 142 locations across seven sectors, including public institutions, industry, culture, and sports. Second, it will establish infrastructure for the circulation of reusable containers, such as washing, storage, and transportation. Third, it will promote field expansion through voluntary agreements with the private sector and support for pilot operation costs. Lastly, it will conduct educational and promotional activities such as surveys and public campaigns to improve residents' awareness.

Eligible applicants are nonprofit corporations or nonprofit private organizations located within the province that focus primarily on environmental education and possess the personnel and facilities necessary to carry out the project. In particular, applicants must meet the following basic requirements: at least two full-time professional staff, at least one dedicated manager, and secured office space and equipment.

The announcement period will run for 40 days until December 24, and applications must be submitted in person to the Carbon Neutral Policy Division (11th floor) at the provincial government office from December 22 to 24.

The province will conduct a comprehensive evaluation through both document and on-site reviews, and plans to select as the final operating agency the institution that receives the highest score among applicants who achieve an average score of 70 points or higher.

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