South Korea: The Whole Nation Participates in the Plastic Reduction Campaign

In dealing with the problem of plastic pollution, South Korea has adopted a strategy of mobilizing the whole nation and achieved good results.



The South Korean government has improved public environmental awareness through extensive publicity and education activities. It conducts various environmental protection lectures and publicity activities in schools, communities, and public places to popularize the harm of plastic pollution and the importance of plastic reduction to the public. For example, in schools in Seoul, environmental protection courses are regularly offered to teach students how to reduce plastic use and correctly recycle plastics. These activities have greatly increased the public's awareness of environmental protection, and more and more people are taking the initiative to participate in the plastic reduction campaign.

At the same time, South Korea has introduced a series of incentive policies. It provides tax incentives for enterprises that use environmentally friendly packaging and rewards for the public who actively participate in plastic recycling. In some cities, the public records their plastic recycling volume through a special mobile application, and can exchange for daily necessities or transportation coupons after reaching a certain standard. This measure has greatly stimulated the public's enthusiasm for participating in plastic recycling. According to statistics, in some communities in Seoul, the proportion of households participating in plastic recycling has increased from 30% to 60%.



In addition, South Korea has vigorously promoted biodegradable plastic products. The government encourages enterprises to research, develop, and produce biodegradable plastics and promotes their use in the market. Nowadays, biodegradable plastic bags, tableware, and other products are widely available in supermarkets and convenience stores in South Korea.

The South Korean environmental protection department said that through the participation of the whole nation and policy promotion, South Korea has achieved initial results in plastic pollution governance. In the future, it will continue to deepen various measures to further reduce plastic pollution and create a greener environment.