On the 3rd, the Korea Forest Service announced that Nam Seong-hyun, the Commissioner of the Korea Forest Service, participated in the 'Bye Bye Plastic' challenge.
This challenge is a nationwide campaign meaning to say goodbye to plastic, led by the Ministry of Environment. It is a relay-style movement where participants commit to reducing unnecessary plastic use and nominate the next participant.
On that day, Commissioner Nam posted on social media (SNS) a promise to reduce plastic use (participation in the challenge) and encouraged the use of domestically produced wood.
He also recommended Choi Mu-yeol, President of the Korea Forestry Promotion Institute, and Oh Se-chang, Chairman of the Wood Culture Promotion Association, as the next challengers.
Commissioner Nam said, “Wood is the only environmental material that can replace plastic, and wood products are recognized by the international community as carbon storage.” He added, “On the occasion of Arbor Day, I ask many citizens to reduce plastic use and increase the use of eco-friendly wood products to participate in carbon neutrality.”
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