Kolon Industries announced the completion of its 'Sea Forest Creation Project' on June 10.
According to Kolon Industries, the company transplanted 10,000 eelgrass plants in the Garoim Bay area of Daesan-eup, Seosan, South Chungcheong Province. In April, Kolon Industries, the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency, and the Environmental Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the project at the Kolon One&Only Tower in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The Sea Forest Creation Project aims to absorb and store carbon while providing a habitat for marine life through the transplantation of eelgrass, a type of marine plant.
The project site in Garoim Bay is adjacent to Kolon Industries' Daesan facility and is an area where existing sea forests have already been established. The project added approximately 500 square meters of eelgrass transplantation area.
A representative from Kolon Industries stated, "The significance of this Sea Forest Creation Project lies in the collaboration between businesses, public institutions, and environmental organizations for carbon absorption and ecosystem restoration. Kolon Industries will continue to strive for effective marine environmental conservation, fishery resource recovery, and climate crisis response through extensive biodiversity activities."
In related news, Kolon Industries absorbed its engineering plastics subsidiary, Kolon ENP, in April. This move aims to diversify its portfolio as it transitions into a global specialty materials company by integrating engineering plastics into its existing mobility, specialty, and chemical businesses.
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