AustCham Korea’s Executive Director, Rowan Petz, was recently nominated by Matthew Chang, CEO of Pepper Savings Bank, to join the Go Go Challenge.

The ‘Go Go Challenge’ is a campaign launched by the Ministry of Environment to reduce the use of disposables and plastics, by making a commitment on SNS to practice one ‘do not do’ and one ‘can do’ action.

“Over the years, the AustCham team and I have made a conscious effort in reducing single-use products and waste. Last year, AustCham Korea digitised much of its work, including its Membership Directory, reducing the need to print hundreds of directories that are thrown out each year.

As part of the #GoGoChallenge, I have implemented some changes that will help continue to reduce daily waste and my carbon footprint.

(1) The AustCham team and I will use and encourage our members to use ‘KeepCups’ at the office and when ordering take-away coffee, reducing the need for single-use cups.

(2) Additionally, I will refrain from using single-use plastic bags, opting to use one of the many tote bags which have been donated to us by our Members.

While reducing waste is a global issue and requires a global response, I believe that it all starts with making small conscious decisions on how we live our lives.” Mr Petz said in his social media post, inviting two AustCham Members, Cochlear Korea, Novotech Korea and USG Boral Korea as the next Go Go Challenge participants.