Osan City Launches 'Change 100' Campaign to Reduce Single-Use Products

[Suwon Ilbo=Lee Su-won] Osan City has rolled up its sleeves to implement the ‘Reduction of Single-Use Products’ initiative under the slogan 'Change 100 (Single-Use Out, Osan)'.

To this end, the city will first implement measures in the public sector, including △banning single-use cups in all departments and requiring personal cup use △issuing electronic receipts to all employees and promoting tumbler use △launching a Change 100 pledge campaign △announcing the Change 100 declaration △prohibiting single-use cups at public institutions △launching a paper towel conservation campaign in restroom facilities.

In addition, recognizing that public institutions are leading the way in reducing single-use products, the city plans to evaluate and encourage exemplary departments and individuals in their efforts.

For private sector participation, the city will △operate sharing markets without single-use products △promote voluntary reduction of single-use products among food service businesses △implement and promote the reduction of single-use products at events with more than 100 participants.

Lee Gwon-jae, Mayor of Osan City, stated, “At a time when environmental issues are more important than ever, Osan City will actively participate in and support leading efforts to reduce single-use products in the public sector to achieve carbon neutrality and prevent environmental pollution.”