Product Type: All
Stage: Distribution & Marketing, Consumption
Problem: Almost 70% of the total food waste in Korea is generated at households and small retail stores or restaurants. This is tied inherently to Korean culture, as a plethora of side dishes is generally served with every meal.
Solution: The Weight-rate Disposal Scheme makes households pay for waste processing depending on the volume of trash generated, while raising consumer awareness on the dimensions of food waste.

1. Dedicated bag
   The household purchases a food waste metering bag and disposes of it by themselves or into a hub container.
2. Payment chip
   The household attaches a chip or sticker on a separate container and disposes waste into the container. Fees are incurred proportionally to the number of disposals (using a dedicated container, etc.)
3. RFID(Radio Frequency Identification) tag
   The household uses an RFID tag that recognizes disposed waste → information on the household and its waste weight is automatically transferred to the central control system.