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Thu, July 16, 2020 | 12:36

Pedersen adds public-private partnership experience to GGGI

Pedersen adds public-private partnership experience to GGGI

When Susanne Pedersen joined the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) one year ago, she brought with her experience in facilitating public-private partnerships in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Kim Se-jeong | 2020-06-07 17:26

Plastics recycling: PET up, PP down in May

Plastics recycling: PET up, PP down in May

PET plastic waste in Korea increased in recycle-to-sale in May compared to a sharp dip in April as the local plastic recycle market showed signs of gradual stabilization. But PP, due to reduced car exports following the COVID-19-hit economy, struggled.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2020-06-07 17:18

Government taps renewable 'hydrothermal' energy for wider use

Government taps renewable 'hydrothermal' energy for wider use

The Ministry of Environment has in the last week alone signed two partnerships to introduce hydrothermal energy to operate a major general hospital and an upcoming techno valley in a greener way.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2020-06-07 15:07

Lotte, Coca-Cola, Haitai identified as top plastic polluters

Lotte, Coca-Cola, Haitai identified as top plastic polluters

Lotte, Coca-Cola and Haitai have been found to be the most polluting brands in an inspection of plastic trash conducted by a civic environmental organization. The retail giant, Lotte, was responsible for more plastic litter than the next top two polluters combined.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-06-05 15:27

16 creative waste disposal facility ideas awarded

16 creative waste disposal facility ideas awarded

Sixteen ideas of creative waste disposal facility have been awarded by the Ministry of Environment on Wednesday, as the government seeks innovative and public-friendly waste treatment methods from citizens.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2020-06-04 17:23

COVID-19 prompts tighter rules on importing wild animals

COVID-19 prompts tighter rules on importing wild animals

The importing of non-indigenous, wild animals to Korea will now face stricter border-entry screening and tighter monitoring after the government approved measures Wednesday to prevent possible cross-species infections from the animals. The animals were previously managed predominantly with regard to ecological preservation, with oversight on the prevention of infectious disea...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2020-06-04 15:09

Environment ministry wants $571 million for post-COVID-19 stimulus package

Environment ministry wants $571 million for post-COVID-19 stimulus package

The Ministry of Environment will ask for 695 billion won ($571 million) from state coffers to repair economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, as the government plans to dole out a third post-COVID-19 supplementary budget.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2020-06-03 16:56

Takeout drinks price to rise with new 'cup deposit fee'

Takeout drinks price to rise with new 'cup deposit fee'

The state cabinet council on June 2 passed a revised recycling law that will charge a new “deposit fee” to patrons buying takeout beverages in recyclable cups.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2020-06-03 14:37

Think your employer is the best?

Think your employer is the best?

To determine the Best Employers in South Korea 2021, various independent surveys from a sample of employees will be conducted. The employees will not be asked to participate via their employers, but anonymously through both www.koreatimes.co.kr and hankookilbo.com and several online panels.

2020-05-26 13:24

Hyundai Heavy grapples with series of worker deaths

Hyundai Heavy grapples with series of worker deaths

A subcontracted worker hired by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) died while working at a shipyard in Ulsan Metropolitan City, according to Korea's biggest shipbuilder Friday.

2020-05-22 15:41

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