Shincheonji Volunteer Group's Gwangmyeong Branch Leads Way in Environmental Protection Through Carbon-Neutral/Recycling Campaign
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| Shincheonji Volunteer Group Gwangmyeong Branch |
The Shincheonji Volunteer Group in Gwangmyeong, South Korea, has been leading the way in environmental protection. On 16th November, the group held a carbon-neutral and recycling campaign at the exit of Cheolsan Station, raising citizen awareness on the importance of reducing single-use plastics, usage of eco-friendly shopping bags and developing proper recycling habits.
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.
Moreover, a recycling sorting game was held, featuring six types of miniature litter cans - cans, glass, plastic, paper, general waste, and food waste - and 300 object recognition cards. Citizens randomly selected a card and placed the corresponding item in the correct bin, naturally learning recycling techniques.
Volunteers and citizens who participated in the campaign responded positively to the impact of the initiative. Citizen Hee-seon Kim (32, female) said, “I thought I knew how to separate waste well because I’ve been living alone for a long while, but I was wrong,” and added, “Through the game, I learned that transparent cups are recyclable and opaque or coloured cups are plastic, so I will practise properly in the future.”
A Gwangmyeong branch official emphasised the importance of the campaign, saying that as South Korea registers about 420 plastic bags per person per annum - which directly increases carbon emissions - if just 10% of the population reduces usage, it could cut 60,000 tons of CO₂, which is equivalent to planting over 6.7 million trees!.
Meanwhile, in line with South 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.
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.
Source: vo.la/FmUANEf
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