The Korean bioplastics industry has witnessed a remarkable growth as the seventh in the world to successfully establish itself commercially. Since 1993, the development of Korea’s bioplastics industry has been led by university-corporate partnerships in research and development as part of the Korean government’s Leading Technology Development Project. The industry’s main focus has been biodegradable plastics but development of durable biomass-based plastics goods is also actively underway.
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Application of Bioplastics in Korea
| · Announcement of 30% degradability as requirement for government-designated trash bags (May 1999) |
| · Limit on use and free distribution of disposable bags |
| · Act to Promote Saving and Recycling Resources Strengthened |
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- Regulations on disposables (containers, cups and trays-except biodegradable materials) - Regulations on non-degradable disposable table cloths (except biodegradable materials) - Gradual annual reductions in synthetic resin-based packaging (except biodegradable materials) - Waste Treatment Charge System to be enforced (except biodegradable materials) |
| · The Ministry of Environment is considering introduction of roll bags with 100% biodegradability |
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