Enhancing the Eco-product Consumption as a Climate Change Mitigation Measure: The Case of Recycled Copy Paper

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Enhancing the Eco-product Consumption as a Climate Change Mitigation Measure: The Case of Recycled Copy Paper 기후변화 완화대책으로서의 재생복사용지 소비 개선 연구: 배석한^1,2, 이 신²*
Suk-Han Bae^1,2, Shin Lee²*; ¹Leader, GS E&C, Seoul, Republic of Korea
²Professor, International School of Urban Sciences, University of Seoul, Seoul, Republic of Korea

31 March 2022. pp. 116-128

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Abstract

Purpose: The paper aims to: 1) identify the reasons for the low usage of recycled paper in domestic workplaces and the premature state of recycled paper industry; 2) assess the environmental effects of replacing domestically consumed copy papers with recycled papers; and 3) suggest ways in which the recycled paper industry can expand in South Korea. Method: Questionnaire survey with cluster sampling is used to identify the attitudes and behavior with respect to recycled copy paper, the results of which are analyzed using SPSS. The environmental effect of replacing copy papers with recycled paper is assessed through the Life Cycle Assessment approach and Paper Calculator V4.0. Result: While the respondent’s experience in using recycled copy paper was relatively low, they tend to acknowledge the need for its use and show relatively high satisfaction with the quality of the recycled paper. The environmental benefits of replacing ordinary copy paper with 40%+ recycled paper under the 10% market share increase scenario amounts to 60,000 tons of CO₂ emissions reductions. Conclusion: The results from the attitude survey and market research, five approaches to improving the recycled copy paper market are suggested.

Keywords

Recycled Paper

Climate Change Mitigation

Environmental Perception

Eco-Products

연구목적: 첫째, 국내에서 재생복사용지가 많이 사용되지 않고 시장이 활성화되지 못한 이유를 파악하고, 둘째, 복사용지가 재생복사용지로 대체되었을 경우의 환경적 효과를 알아본다. 셋째, 재생복사용지의 시장을 활성화시킬 수 있는 개선방안을 도출한다. 연구방법: 재생복사용지에 대한 인식을 조사하기 위해 설문조사를 실시하였고 그 결과를 SPSS를 이용하여 분석하였다. 또한 Life Cycle Assessment 기법과 Paper Calculator V4.0을 사용하여 재생복사용지로의 전환에 따른 환경적 효과를 측정한다. 연구결과: 설문조사 응답자들은 재생복사용지의 낮은 사용경험에도 불구하고 재생복사용지에 대한 필요성을 인정하고 있으며 품질에 대한 만족도도 높은 편이었다. 또한 고지율40% 재생복사용지의 시장점유율이 10%로 상승 시 6만 톤의 CO₂ 감소의 환경적 효과를 확인하였다. 결론: 인식조사 및 시장조사 결과에 대한 분석을 통하여 재생복사용지 시장 활성화를 위한 5가지 개선방안을 제시하였다.

키워드

재생복사용지

기후변화완화방안

재생복사용지 시장

인식조사

친환경제품

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Publisher :The Korean Society of Disaster Information
Publisher(Ko) :한국재난정보학회
Journal Title :Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
Journal Title(Ko) :한국재난정보학회논문집
Volume : 18
No :1
Pages :116-128
DOI :https://doi.org/10.15683/kosdi.2022.3.31.116

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[3] Executive Order 13514 (2009). Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance.

[4] GCN (Green Consumer Network of Korea) and KGPN (Korea Green Purchase Network) (2000). Roundtable to Promote the Purchase of Recycled Paper.

[5] GIR (Greenhouse Gas Inventory & Research Center of Korea) (2019). National Greenhouse Gas Inventory (1990-2017).

[6] Greenpost Korea (2014). Double A. Watchman Who Protects the Environment and Trees. accessed 25, 10, 2019.

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