Recycling is an effective remedy for the climate crisis
The recycling industry significantly contributes to environmental protection. By using recycled materials instead of extracting natural resources, we can substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
- Aluminum recycling reduces energy consumption by up to 95% compared to producing new aluminum.
- Plastic recycling can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to petroleum-based production.
1 ton of recycled paper has the following effects on the environment:
- 17 trees preserved
- 26,000 liters of water saved
- Electricity consumption reduced by 4,1000 kWh
- 3 cubic meters less of landfill
These recycling efforts lead to an annual reduction of 70 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. This is equivalent to removing 15 million cars from the roads.
References:
- 한국환경공단, “재활용의 환경적 이점”, 2023
- 환경부, “자원순환 정책 백서”, 2022
- 한국환경산업기술원, “재활용 산업 동향 보고서”, 2024
- 국제재활용국(Bureau of International Recycling), “환경 영향 연구”, 2023
The recycling industry enhances the sustainability of supply chains
The recycling industry positively impacts the environment by conserving natural resources and reducing carbon emissions. When manufacturers source raw materials for product production, the recycling industry offers a more sustainable alternative to logging, mining, drilling, or harvesting natural resources.
Our industry continuously innovates to recycle more resources more efficiently. We support individuals and communities in sorting and recycling more materials, while collaborating with major brands and large corporations to achieve the following goals:
- Enhanced recycling rate
- Increased usage of recycled materials in products
- Designing products that are easily recyclable
With such efforts, we are moving towards a more sustainable future