Shincheonji Volunteer Group's Gwangmyeong Branch Continues Carbon Neutral Campaign for 5th Year
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| On October 19th, the Gwangmyeong branch of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group explained the importance of practising carbon neutrality to citizens in front of Exit 2 of Cheolsan Station. |
The Shincheonji Volunteer Group in Gwangmyeong has been leading the way in environmental protection. On October 19th, the group held a carbon-neutral campaign at the exit of Cheolsan Station in Gwangmyeong, encouraging citizens to reduce single-use plastics and use eco-friendly shopping bags to raise citizens' environmental awareness.
In line with Korea’s goal of achieving carbon zero by 2050, this marks the fifth consecutive year of the Gwangmyeong branch’s carbon-neutral efforts since 2020.
This volunteer service aims to raise awareness of carbon neutrality and introduce easy-to-practice methods in everyday life, with the goal that small actions in daily life can help protect the Earth.
On that day, the volunteers shared practical ways to practise carbon neutrality in daily life. They explained that the best and fastest way to protect the environment is to reduce the use of disposable items such as plastic bags.
Annual plastic bag usage in Korea is about 420 plastic bags per person, which directly increases carbon emissions. If just 10% of the population reduces usage, it could cut 60,000 tons of CO₂, equivalent to planting over 6.7 million trees!
After hearing the explanation, citizens signed a "Carbon Neutrality Pledge" on site and received reusable Tyvek shopping bags made of recyclable material. These bags can be used multiple times, helping reduce waste.
This volunteer service also included an environmental quiz, including questions about recycling and OX quizzes about reducing carbon emissions. Participants not only enjoyed the games but also learned accurate waste separation methods.
Volunteer Park Eun-hye (53) said:-
“When I told people that the amount of waste generated daily equals 30,000 city buses, they were shocked. Even one reusable bag can prevent hundreds of plastic bags from being used.”
A local resident, Dajin Lee (32), said:-
“I didn’t know it takes up to 100 years for a plastic bag to decompose. From now on, I’ll use the eco-bag I received today.”
A Gwangmyeong branch official said, “Our goal is not only to hand out bags but to help citizens become active protectors of the environment. Small actions, when gathered together, can make Gwangmyeong a truly clean city.”
Through consistent volunteerism and education, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group in Gwangmyeong is showing that real change starts with small actions. By reducing plastic waste and promoting eco-friendly living, they’re helping build a future where both people and the planet can thrive.
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