Environmental organization to recycle used guns from Waterbomb Festival

Water guns used at a recent Waterbomb festival have sparked debate over waste, after photos of the discarded plastic toys surfaced on social media. But an organization says it will give them a second life through recycling and education.

2025-07-09

Plastic surgery is legal in North Korea, eyebrow tattoos aren't, report finds

While cosmetic surgery is legally allowed in North Korea, eyebrow tattoos are explicitly banned, as they are deemed incompatible with the “socialist lifestyle,” according to a newly revealed report.

2025-07-04

Soggy paper the last straw as Starbucks returns to plastic with industry watching for cue

A small move by Starbucks Korea has made big waves across the local coffee shop industry. The country’s top chain recently brought plastic straws back to select stores, raising questions over whether the rest of the cafe sector might follow suit.

2025-07-01

LG Electronics aims to collect 8 million tons of old appliances for recycling by 2030

LG Electronics plans to recycle 8 million tons of appliances by 2030, building on 5 million tons collected since 2006.

2025-05-06

Korea to 'review' plastic straw ban as U.S. turns its back on paper

Korean government will assess paper straws' environmental impact, possibly reversing its plastic straw ban.

2025-02-18

Energy company Aramco leads the way in tackling plastic waste in Seoul

Aramco Korea is tackling plastic waste at baseball stadiums by introducing reusable containers, aiming to reduce 24 tons of waste annually.

2024-12-15

Global plastic treaty talks stall as fifth round ends without agreement

A fifth round of international negotiations for a binding plastic regulation agreement has ended without a deal, with delegates agreeing to resume talks at a later date.

2024-12-02

Will the ‘Plastic Train to Busan’ bring hope?

But I hope a treaty reflecting a reduction goal can be reached in Busan this time.

2024-11-28

Group of 60 nations, including Korea, calls for global treaty on plastic waste

A group of about 60 countries committed to ending plastic pollution, including Korea, renewed their calls Tuesday for a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste by 2040.

2024-11-26

World gathers in Busan for potentially historic plastic pollution talks

Global plastic treaty negotiations began a weeklong run in Korea's port city of Busan on Monday, as environmentalists and officials anticipate that it could lead to a historic treaty to combat global plastic pollution.

2024-11-25

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