Let's Run Park Busan-Gyeongnam Launches 'Zero Waste Volunteer' Activity for Discarded Umbrella Separation

Korea Racing Authority Let's Run Park Busan-Gyeongnam (headed by Eom Youngseok) carried out a volunteer activity on August 28 to separate and dispose of discarded umbrellas, in collaboration with the Gangseo-gu Volunteer Center and Busan Transportation Corporation's 2nd Operations Office.

Korea Racing Authority LetsRun Park Busan Gyeongnam is participating in a 'Zero Waste Volunteer' activity by separating discarded umbrellas. Photo by Korea Racing Authority LetsRun Park Busan Gyeongnam

This initiative was organized with the goal of promoting ESG values and expanding resource circulation. The fabric, metal, and plastic from discarded umbrellas were separated and recycled as resources, while umbrellas that could be repaired were placed in shared umbrella racks for citizens to use again.

Approximately 20 employees from Korea Racing Authority and Busan Transportation Corporation participated on site. They listened to an explanation of the zero-waste project and then took part in disassembling and sorting the umbrellas themselves. The umbrella fabric is set to be creatively upcycled into fashion accessories and other items.

Eom Youngseok, head of the branch, stated, "Environmental protection is a task that everyone must undertake together," adding, "Let's Run Park Busan-Gyeongnam will continue to carry out various ESG activities and fulfill the social responsibilities of a public corporation."