S. Korean patent applications for biodegradable plastic increase two times
May 17, 2022 23:23 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
The number of South Korean patent applications in biodegradable plastic almost doubled from 97 filed in 2016 to 190 in 2020, as plastic waste emerged as a major social issue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
McLaren confirms entry to Formula E beginning 2022/23
May 17, 2022 01:18 am UTC| Sports Economy Business Nature
Woking-based McLaren had signed an option in January 2021 to join Formula E from the 2022/23 campaign continuing its commitment to electric motorsport, having entered the SUV series Extreme E in 2022. McLaren also...
Beer company Molson Coors creates plant-based milk
May 13, 2022 23:43 pm UTC| Business Economy Nature
Molson Coors, the maker of Coors Light and Miller Lite, has brought a non-alcohol plant-based milk dubbed Golden Wing Barley Milk to market. Golden Wing will be available on the companys website and in Sprouts locations...
S. Korea to recycle solar panels used for certification tests
May 13, 2022 23:43 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
A new attempt will be made to recycle the solar panels used for South Koreas industrial standards certification for the establishment of solar polar generators at welfare facilities. The Korea Energy Agency, Hanwha Q...
Starbucks Korea to recycle 100% of its coffee grounds by 2027
May 13, 2022 23:42 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
Starbucks Korea will conduct a recycling environment assessment on coffee grounds generated by its stores across South Korea with the goal of recycling 100 percent of its coffee grounds by 2027. Coffee grounds were...
S. Korea to accelerate transition to hydrogen economy under Yoon administration
May 11, 2022 23:48 pm UTC| Economy Nature Business
The Yoon Suk-yeol administration is expected to speed up its efforts for Koreas transition to a hydrogen economy, benefiting relevant companies such as Doosan Fuel Cell and Hyosung Advanced Materials. When the...
Solar-powered drone completes round trip flight to Dokdo islets
May 11, 2022 23:00 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
An unmanned solar-powered drone dubbed KAU-SPUAV-2019 developed by the Korea Aerospace University succeeded to fly from the mainland to the easternmost islets of Dokdo and back. The drone returned just in time to...