Korea’s new reverse recycling scheme targets cosmetic packaging

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The South Korean Ministry of Environment, Korea Cosmetic Association and Korea Packaging Recycling Cooperative have launched a program that aims to recycle 10% of Korea’s cosmetic packaging by 2025. The “reverse recycling” program would require consumers to return empty cosmetic containers to distribution channels, and allow participating companies to label their products differently. Learn more about Korea’s new recycling scheme.

 

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