Yongin City Hosts Carbon Neutral Autumn Picnic with Dynamic Duo and Kim Wan-sun

[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hun Reporter] Yongin Special City will host a "2050 Carbon Neutral Autumn Picnic event" on October 28 at the Yongin Arpia soccer field and plaza.

According to Yongin City on the 20th, at this event, the city will proclaim a carbon neutrality vision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% compared to 2018 levels by 2030 and by 100% by 2050, and various events for citizens to enjoy will also be held.

At the pre-ceremony performance, Shin Yong-guk, who won the "Balloon Edition" in the broadcast program "The Strongest Lifestyle Master," will present balloon mime and magic.

The commemorative ceremony will feature the carbon neutrality vision proclamation, a calligraphy performance, and congratulatory performances by singer Dynamic Duo, Kim Wan-sun, and YouTuber Doti.

At the entrance of the event venue, eco-friendly vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations will be displayed, providing citizens with an opportunity to experience electric vehicle charging firsthand.

As supporting events, the city will operate 30 booths including "carbon neutrality quizzes and climate change experiences promoting carbon neutrality practices in daily life," "eco-friendly natural dye handkerchief dyeing," and "carbon neutrality practice knot bracelet making."

Booths featuring "making vinegar from used coffee grounds," "paper carton resource recovery campaign," and "caricature illustrations using recycled paper" will promote the importance of resource recycling.

The event will also showcase eco-friendly themed booths including "making natural humidifying moss," "making air-purifying potted plants," "water reuse model display," "Green Dream Village environmental camp promotion," and "cooking potatoes using a solar cooker."

Additionally, a recycling and waste separation promotion event will invite citizen participation, offering an eco-friendly tote bag in exchange for 15 discarded batteries or small gifts such as pencils in exchange for 3 paper milk cartons.

A city official stated, "This event was organized to proclaim the 2050 carbon neutrality vision and promote carbon neutral practices in daily life," and added, "The banners used at the event venue will be recycled to make eco-bags."

The official continued, "We ask citizens participating in the event to bring picnic mats, tumblers, and lunch boxes so that the event can be held without single-use items," and added, "To practice the significance of eco-friendliness, we hope you will visit the event venue using public transportation."