South Korea plans waste management for holiday
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The South Korean Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment will manage household waste from September 14 to 30 in response to the Chuseok holiday.
Local governments across the country will activate situation rooms and mobile cleaning crews during this period. They will also add more cleaning staff and waste containers to crowded places like traditional markets, bus terminals, and rest areas. The ministry will also work to reduce the amount of waste produced.
From September 2 to 23, officials will inspect large supermarkets for excessive packaging and proper recycling labels. Additionally, the Korea Environment Corporation will run a campaign called “National Food Waste Sweep Challenge” from September 17 to 30, encouraging people to reduce food waste. Details on how to participate will be published on the corporation’s website, www.keco.or.kr. The ministry also stated it will closely monitor recycling market trends before and after the holiday to ensure smooth waste processing.
