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Seoul Metropolitan Government will encourage about 30% of the 114,000 power-guzzling stores frequented by many customers, such as jjimjilbang, workout facilities, and restaurants, to replace their existing lighting with energy-efficient LED lighting by next year. Last July 29, the Seoul Metropolitan Government signed an agreement to that effect with the Korea Foo

The Seoul Eco-Mileage System implements a mileage accumulation system wherein households and commercial buildings get a refund equivalent to the amount of greenhouse gas reduced through their energy-saving efforts in power, tap water, urban gas, and local heating. So far, the number of those who signed up for the system has exceeded 1 million since the adoptio

Facilities selected in 2012 for their exemplary indoor air quality Seoul Metropolitan Government will continue to provide free indoor air quality consulting service for childcare centers, maternity care centers, welfare facilities for senior citizens, cinemas, private teaching institutes, and PC bang as in last year. This year, the number of beneficiary facilit

The newly built Amsa Photovoltaic Power Plant in Amsa-dong, Seoul started operation on July 30. It is the largest one of its kind in the Greater Seoul area. Located on a 76,800㎡ area (as large as about ten soccer fields), the environment-friendly power generation facility has used a total of 19,700 sheets of modules and 5,500 workers for the construction work. By

The East Asia Secretariat of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) - Local Governments for Sustainability, the world’s largest environmental organization, moved to the Seoul Global Center in Seorin-dong on July 30. Established in 1990, ICLEI operates eight regional secretariats around the world including the one in Seoul. At present, a total of one thousand-plus local autonomous bodies and their associations from 84 countries have joined the organization. It

Seoul Metropolitan Government started operating the integrated homepage (http://fleamarket.seoul.go.kr/rcmarket/index.do) where people check the list of recycled goods and their prices at 35 recycling centers run by the 25 autonomous district offices. The recycling centers are operated to promote the recycling of large items, such as refrigerators, washers, TV, air conditioners, and furniture. Those who are interested can purchase these goods at good prices. In the first half of the year, a tota

□ Seoul Metropolitan Government continues to implement the 2013 Turn Urban Project which is designed to use small pieces of land left idle as in last year. This year’s mission is to collect ideas for small pieces of land. Submittals will be received by August 28. □ The Take Urban Project is a project designed to turn small pieces of land into major space. Findings will be received via homepage, postal mail, email, or in person no later than August 28. Homepage: http://wow.seoul.go.kr Addre

This August, Seoul Metropolitan Hangang Project Headquaters will hold fireworks shows near Banpo Bridge and offer a 30% discount on fares for pleasure boats (not those for fireworks show) to users of the riverside campsite as part of the Hangang Haengbok Mongttang (Great Happiness) Program. The fireworks shows will be held every Saturday in August (except Augus

The average particle density in Seoul (41㎍/㎥) was reported to have recorded the lowest level in 2012 since the observation was started in 1995 (78㎍/㎥). The level stood at 61㎍/㎥ in 2007. ○ Particle density: 78㎍/㎥ (1995) → 61㎍/㎥ (2007) → 41㎍/㎥ (2012) ○ Good visual range (20km or more): 76 days (2007) → 274 days (2012) ○ Good air quality (30㎍/㎥ or less): 66 days (2007) → 130 days (2012) ○ Poor air quality (more than 100㎍/㎥): 49 days (2007) → 5 days (2012)

Touch4good was named recipient of the 2013 Environment Grand Prize by Seoul City for its role in the development of environment-friendly everyday habits, including the adoption of upcycling related to waste tarpaulin, invigoration of recycling, and