Kimchi Institute process upcycles cabbage byproducts into bioplastics
As kimchi gains popularity worldwide, cabbage, a key ingredient, sees high wastage rates during its production and distribution, with over 30% discarded annually. This contributes significantly to environmental pollution and incurs substantial disposal costs. Addressing this issue, Hae Choon Chang, President of the World Institute of Kimchi, a research entity funded by the Ministry of Scie