According to South Korea's Arirang TV, since the introduction of the disposable plastic cup in South Korea in early August, the use rate of plastic cups has been greatly reduced, and the plastic-free effect is remarkable.
In the Seoul area, South Korean environmental organizations conducted on-site investigations on 1,000 coffee shops and chain fast food restaurants, and about 60% of businesses did not use disposable plastic cups at all.
It is reported that South Korea will also expand the scope of plastic restrictions, from the end of the year will be completely banned in shopping malls and supermarkets disposable plastic bags.