Kim Donghwan, CEO of Backpacker, Joins the 'Single-Use Plastic Zero Challenge'

Posting Photos and Videos to Reduce Single-Use Items on Official SNS

Backpacker announced on the 25th that CEO Kim Dong-hwan has joined the 'Single-use Product Zero Challenge,' pledging to reduce the use of disposable products. Backpacker operates the handmade platform Idus and the crowdfunding platform Tumblbug.

The Single-use Product Zero Challenge is an eco-friendly relay campaign launched by the Ministry of Environment in February. CEO Kim participated in this campaign after being nominated by Kim Dong-ho, CEO of Korea Credit Data.

As part of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management, Backpacker promotes the habitual use of reusable products by conducting in-house resource-saving campaigns and providing tumblers to new employees. The company also runs a plastic bottle cap collection campaign, delivering the caps to zero-waste shops, and regularly holds in-house bazaars, donating the proceeds to environmental organizations.

CEO Kim said, "Backpacker will continue its efforts to reduce the use of disposable products and protect the environment." He nominated Yeo Sang-wook, CEO of Washiswat, which operates the laundry service company Setakteuggodae, as the next participant in the challenge.