Jeju Special Self-Governing Province has announced its '2025 Action Plan to Reduce Single-Use Products' to completely ban the use of single-use items in public institutions within the province from 2025. It will also strengthen cooperation with the private sector to realize a 'Plastic-Free Jeju'. This plan aims to contribute to environmental protection by inspecting the actual usage of single-use products and promoting the use of reusable containers.

Key Details:

Complete Ban on Single-Use Products in Public Institutions:Investigate the purchase volume of single-use products such as plastic bottled water, paper cups, and wet wipes, and operate a 'Public-Private Single-Use Product Inspection Team' to thoroughly block the use of single-use products.
Strengthening Private Collaboration and Expanding Reusable Container Support:Invest 300 million won in the 'Event/Festival Reusable Container Support Project' to expand the use of reusable containers at festivals and events.
Pilot the 'Delivery Food Reusable Container Support Project' to reduce the use of single-use delivery food containers. Collaborate with delivery app companies to establish a reusable container usage and collection system.
Introduce reusable containers to the 'Jeju Value Care Meal Support Service' to reduce single-use product usage among vulnerable groups.
Support the use of reusable containers at public camping sites, campgrounds, and sports facilities, and promote tumbler washer installation and tumbler discount store support projects.

Expected Effects:

Reduction in single-use product consumption and plastic waste
Spread of a reusable container culture
Enhancement of environmental protection awareness among residents
Realization of a 'Plastic-Free Jeju'
By implementing this plan, Jeju Island aims to lead the way in environmental protection and create a sustainable future.

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