In order to reduce the use of disposable plastic products, the Seoul municipal government of South Korea has joined hands with the four largest takeout platforms since January 1 to try to promote "recyclable takeout containers" in many urban areas. These take away containers are made of stainless steel to achieve more environmental protection. Although the original intention is good, it has also triggered controversy over whether it is really worth trying.
For customers, they need to scan the QR code on the takeout bag after dinner and apply for recycling. After recycling by a special enterprise, they will be cleaned disinfected Then hand it over to the restaurant again. The cumbersome steps make some customers call directly, which reduces the convenience of takeout and suspects that the container is difficult to circulate smoothly. For restaurants settled on the takeout platform, they have to spend more money than plastic lunch boxes to rent stainless steel containers, and the operating cost is under pressure again.
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