KCTV News have reported several times on the negative consequences single-use paper and plastic cups have for the environment.

Now, local cafes are joining Jeju Olle Foundation’s environmental campaign to be more environmentally responsible.

Todd Thacker reports.

[slug] Doryeon-dong, Jeju City

Coffee and tea are being served in paper cups.

Looking closely, one can see they are labeled eco-friendly.

[slug] Biodegradable, recyclable ‘eco-friendly’ paper cups

Unlike common paper cups coated with plastic, these are biodegradable and recyclable.

[slug] Jeju Olle Foundation ‘Everyone a Changemaker’ campaign

The Jeju Olle Foundation launched the “Everyone a Changemaker” campaign in March to reduce the use of plastic and disposable items.

Shin Na-ri / Participant, ‘Everyone a Changemaker’ campaign
I decided to join the campaign by using the eco-friendly paper cups in my coffee shop because I also agree that we need to change the world and preserve the environment.
< 신나리 / 세바우 캠페인 동참 >
자연을 보호한다는 세바우 취지에 공감해서 저희 매장에서도 캠페인에 동참하게 됐고 이 컵을 쓰고 있습니다.

[slug]Jeju, JTO, KCA sign MOU to join campaign
[slug] at Jeju Provincial Office

The provincial office, a consumer group, and the Jeju Tourism Organization joined the effort.

They signed an MOU on May 8th to work together to reduce the amount of waste generated on the island.

Suh Myung-sook / Jeju Olle Foundation
We will continue to educate tourists to show their love of Jeju by preventing littering.
< 서명숙 / (사)제주올레 이사장 >
제주를 사랑하고 좋아해서 온 여행자들이 제주에 쓰레기를 버리지 않고 주워갈 수 있도록 끊임없이 설득하고 교육하겠습니다.

Lee Hui-suk / Korea Consumer Agency
We will increase our efforts to take part in the campaign by encouraging consumers to go green
< 이희숙 / 한국소비자원 원장 >
이번 업무협약을 계기로 모든 소비자들이 일상 생활에서 친환경 소비를 실천하도록 인식을 개선하는 일에 더욱 노력하겠습니다.

[slug] Province to establish a resource circulation system

The province is setting up a resource circulation system that enables eco-friendly paper to be recycled into new paper items.

Won Heeryong / Governor
I believe that with the administrative support, the Jeju Olle campaign will yield results that positively impact our society.
< 원희룡 / 제주특별자치도지사 >
관광 캠페인과 인센티브를 뒷받침할 수 있는 제도적인 노력이 있다면 모두가 체감할 수 있는 성과를 낼 것이라고 생각합니다.

As of now, about 50 coffee shops have joined the “Everyone a Changemaker” campaign.

[Reporter] Todd Thacker
[Camera] Jwa Sang-eun

With more than 1,000 coffee shops in Jeju, there’s plenty of work yet to be done. But this eco-friendly campaign ? to reduce waste and promote a clean island environment ? is an excellent start to making a difference.

Todd Thacker KCTV