Suncheon City to Reduce Single-Use Products Starting with the Public Sector

'Reusable Cup' Rental Service in City Hall

Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) announced that it will officially launch a 'Reusable Cup Rental Service' starting in April, with the public sector taking the lead in practicing environmental protection in daily life.

This service has been introduced to reduce the use of single-use products in various situations such as meetings, briefings, and training sessions within the city hall. It will be implemented in connection with the reusable container rental and cleaning project currently operated by the Suncheon Regional Self-Sufficiency Center.

Suncheon City has installed and operates a return box for reusable containers inside the government building. Provided by Suncheon City

By applying in advance to the Cleaning Resources Division for the rental of reusable cups and returning them after use, the returned cups will undergo a three-step cleaning process, including high-temperature sterilization, to ensure safe reuse.

A city official stated, "Through this service, we hope to take the initiative in reducing single-use products in the public sector and provide an opportunity for citizens to voluntarily participate as well," adding, "We will continue to promote various waste reduction initiatives in the future."

Meanwhile, the city is taking the lead in environmental protection by adopting various measures such as installing tumbler washers in the city hall and launching a 'Reusable Cup Cafe Street Project,' with the goal of creating a 'Single-Use Product-Free City Hall.'