Shoppers in South Korea are getting pickier when it comes to a product’s environmental impact. They’re looking for labels like “low-carbon” or “organic”.
There are more gifts to meet those demands from “low-carbon” apples and shine muscat grapes to Hallabong tangerines.
Some people are also looking for gifts that keep their loved ones healthy.
“Because of the current situation, I can’t visit my parents or spend time with them this holiday. I also have an uncle and can’t visit him either. So I’m out here to get them gifts, something that’s healthy and eco-friendly.”
With the rise of mindful shoppers, food and beverage companies are working to improve their packaging and reduce plastic waste.
“In this gift set, the usual yellow product lid has been removed and the plastic tray to hold the products is partially made out of re-used plastics to make it more eco-friendly. “
The company says it will keep working to make food packaging more sustainable.
“CJ CheilJedang is making continuous efforts to reduce the amount of plastic used in holiday gift sets. And in this Lunar New Year, we’ve been able to reduce it by 387 tons.”
Large retail outlets and department stores are also trying to make their packaging more sustainable using eco-friendly or biodegradable ice-packs and insulated thermal bags.
“In line with customers’ eco-friendly practices from Chuseok last year, we’ve been using insulated thermal bags made out of thrown away clothes and uncoated recycled paperboard gift boxes.”
With gifts now going “green”, there’s nothing better than knowing that your shopping is helping the environment.
