Eco-friendly packs take over as gel packs rapidly disappear
The South Korean government began imposing waste disposal charges on gel ice packs made of superabsorbent polymer, a type of plastic.
A bar chart titled “Eco-friendly packs take over as gel packs rapidly disappear” showing the change in market share of gel ice packs versus eco-friendly water-based ice packs after the South Korean government began imposing waste disposal charges on gel packs made of superabsorbent polymer. The chart illustrates a steep decline in the use of gel ice packs over time, indicating that eco-friendly alternatives have become dominant. Source: Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment.