Korea P&G participated in the 'Upcycling Bench Project' on September 6, coinciding with Resource Recycling Day, where it collaborated with customers to create public amenities from collected waste plastic.
Korea P&G announced on September 8 that it installed 30 upcycled benches made from approximately 1.3 tons of waste plastic at KTX Yongsan Station in partnership with Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail), E-Mart, and TerraCycle Korea. This project aims to promote the value of resource recycling by repurposing waste plastic generated in daily life into public facilities for citizens.
The waste plastic used for the benches was collected through the resource recycling campaign 'Bring Back Plastic, Protect Our Oceans (Gafljiwu).' For nearly nine years, Korea P&G has participated in a campaign to recover and recycle its product packaging through collection bins located in E-Mart stores.
Notably, the benches feature informational plaques detailing the resource recycling process of the Gafljiwu campaign, allowing citizens to directly observe the recycling journey.
A representative from Korea P&G stated, "It is essential for both companies and consumers to work together to create a sustainable resource recycling society. We will continue to engage in activities that resonate with consumers and the local community."
Meanwhile, Gafljiwu is a resource recycling campaign operated by E-Mart, TerraCycle Korea, and Korea P&G since 2018, focusing on waste plastic collection, recycling, and coastal cleanup activities.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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