Korea Line donates eco-friendly planters made from recycled ship ropes

Korea Line, a shipping subsidiary of SM Group, has donated 120 eco-friendly planters made from recycled ship ropes to a kindergarten affiliated with Yeoju University in Gyeonggi Province.

To commemorate Dokdo Day, the planters were filled with Dokdo sedum, a plant native to Dokdo Island. The initiative aims to teach children about environmental protection and the importance of Korean territory through plant cultivation.

Ship ropes, typically made of synthetic fibers, can cause marine pollution and ecosystem damage if discarded in the ocean. Korea Line works with Foresis, a marine waste recycling specialist, to upcycle these industrial materials by removing salt and harmful substances to create high-quality recycled resources.

CEO Min Sang-gi stated that protecting the marine environment is a social responsibility for shipping companies and emphasized the company's commitment to strengthening ESG management through various upcycling and community activities.