Bonghwa-gun began promoting resource circulation through a waste battery exchange event. Bonghwa-gun held a waste battery exchange event for Seongsim Kindergarten students and local residents in the first floor lobby of Bonghwa-gun Office on the 20th.
This event was organized in collaboration with Seongsim Kindergarten to provide local residents, including students and parents, with the opportunity to actively participate in resource recycling and to instill a love for the earth in kindergarten students, who are the future leaders.
Each 1kg of used batteries is replaced with 10 new batteries, and the replacement includes not only regular batteries but also all batteries, including auxiliary batteries.
Waste batteries contain heavy metals, which can have a fatal effect on the human body. If they are disposed of in volume-rate bags along with general waste, they can corrode and contaminate soil or water, which is a problem.
Separately discharging and recovering iron, zinc, manganese, nickel, etc. can be reused, which is a great help in saving resources and protecting the environment.
Bonghwa-gun is taking the lead in revitalizing resource circulation by promoting the need for separate disposal of waste batteries and consistently holding waste battery exchange events to expand resident participation.
Kim Dae-ho, head of the Green Environment Division, said, “We will continue to operate various programs to create a good environment for our children to live in and to raise awareness of the importance of resource circulation.”
Meanwhile, Sangun-myeon, Bonghwa-gun announced on the 19th that it had operated a ‘visiting open county governor’s office’ to meet directly with residents at the Sangun-myeon office.
On this day, about 20 residents of Sangwoon-myeon attended the open county governor’s office and candidly shared policy proposals, difficulties, and suggestions for the development of county government.
The main complaints included requests for resolution of inconveniences and suggestions for new projects in various fields such as farm road maintenance, development of agricultural product sales channels, and flood prevention projects. Time was also provided to promote county government and discuss current issues through a village heads’ meeting presided over by Bonghwa County Governor Park Hyeon-guk.
The open county governor’s office visited Sangun-myeon this time, listening to voices from the field and conveying County Governor Park Hyun-guk’s passion to implement open administration, receiving a great response from the public service community and residents.
As with the New Year’s military government information session, it was evaluated that it was a meaningful time to resolve the curiosity of residents and increase trust in the administrative system by having senior civil servants and team leaders of departments in charge of civil affairs attend the residents’ interviews.
Lee Ho-geon, chairman of the Sangun-myeon Village Head Council, expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am grateful that the governor visited the site in person to understand the situation and gave encouragement.” He added, “Through this visit and open operation of the governor’s office, Bonghwa will be able to develop further.”
Park Hyeon-guk, mayor of Bonghwa County, said, “It was a good time listening to the stories of many residents in the field.” He added, “We will continue to realize an open county government that communicates with residents by listening to their complaints close to the residents.”
Kim Dong-jin, mayor of Sangun-myeon, said, “Like the visiting open county governor’s office, we will strive to realize a lifestyle-oriented administration that listens to the voices of residents on the administrative front in Sangun-myeon as well.”
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Interview between Time.news Editor and Kim Dae-ho, Head of the Green Environment Division
Time.news Editor: Welcome, Kim Dae-ho! It’s a pleasure to have you with us today. Your recent efforts in Bonghwa-gun regarding the waste battery exchange event have garnered quite some attention. Can you tell us a bit more about the initiative and its goals?
Kim Dae-ho: Thank you for having me! The waste battery exchange event was organized as part of our ongoing commitment to promote resource circulation within our community. We partnered with Seongsim Kindergarten to engage local residents, especially students, in the importance of recycling and environmental stewardship. The goal is to instill a love for the planet in our children, who are the future leaders of our community.
Time.news Editor: That’s commendable! How does the exchange process work, and what are the benefits of returning used batteries?
Kim Dae-ho: For every 1 kilogram of used batteries brought in, participants receive 10 new batteries. This exchange encourages residents to actively take responsibility for proper battery disposal. Batteries contain heavy metals that can pose serious health risks and lead to environmental contamination if not handled properly. By facilitating this exchange, we aim to promote safe disposal practices and resource recovery—turning waste into usable materials like iron, zinc, and nickel.
Time.news Editor: Truly enlightening! Can you elaborate on the environmental risks posed by improper battery disposal?
Kim Dae-ho: Absolutely. Waste batteries, if disposed of in regular trash, can corrode and leach harmful substances into the soil and groundwater. This has significant implications for public health and the ecosystem. Our initiative encourages separate disposal, which is crucial for minimizing these risks and ensuring that valuable materials are recovered and reused in manufacturing.
Time.news Editor: Your efforts seem to be not only beneficial for the environment but also for community engagement. What are the long-term objectives for Bonghwa-gun concerning resource circulation?
Kim Dae-ho: We’re committed to enhancing awareness of resource circulation among our residents. Our long-term objectives include holding more community events focused on recycling, educational programs in schools, and improving waste management systems throughout Bonghwa-gun. The overarching goal is to create a sustainable environment for future generations, where resource conservation becomes part of daily life.
Time.news Editor: It’s inspiring to see such proactive measures being taken. I understand that there was also a recent ‘visiting open county governor’s office’ event where residents shared their thoughts with county officials. Can you connect these community engagement efforts with your environmental goals?
Kim Dae-ho: Definitely! Community feedback is essential in creating effective policies. During the open county governor’s event, residents shared their concerns and suggestions on various local projects, including environmental initiatives. This helps create a feedback loop where we can address resident needs while promoting our environmental programs. Engaging with the community ensures that our environmental work reflects their priorities and fosters participation in resource conservation efforts.
Time.news Editor: Collaboration and community involvement seem to be at the heart of your approach, which is impressive. How can our readers get involved in similar initiatives in their own communities?
Kim Dae-ho: I encourage your readers to start by educating themselves and others about the importance of recycling and proper waste disposal. They could initiate or participate in local recycling programs, partner with schools to promote sustainability education, or even organize community clean-up events. Every small action can contribute to larger change!
Time.news Editor: Thank you, Kim Dae-ho, for sharing your insights and efforts towards promoting a sustainable environment. It’s uplifting to hear about such community-driven initiatives.
Kim Dae-ho: Thank you for having me! Together, we can make a significant difference for our environment.