화장품 리필 용기 사용과 리필스테이션 이용 실태 연구

Abstract

The climate crisis caused by environmental pollution has led the cosmetics industry to develop eco-friendly packaging and adopt ESG(Environmental, Social, Governance) management practices that promote resource circulation. This study examines the current status and consumer awareness of refillable cosmetic containers and refill stations among consumers aged 10-30, a group known for prioritizing value consumption. As a result, 54.1% of respondents had used refill containers, and their thoughts on refill containers were as follows: 37.8% said they are helpful to the environment, 24.8% said they are good because they can be recycled, and 24.4% said they are cheap. However, the reason for using them was that they were included in the purchase of the product, which was the largest number at 41.0%, and they did not consciously look for and purchase refill containers. 29.0% of respondents were aware of refill stations, but 5.2% of respondents had experienced them, indicating that it was difficult to use them because there were no refill stations nearby. This means that expanding stores was the top priority in efforts to activate refill stations, and increasing accessibility was urgent. Environmental concern is that the efforts of companies and countries to protect the environment are higher than the level of environmental responsibility and concern of individuals, so it is urgent to establish education and policies to increase environmental concern. Through this, expanding the availability of stores and establishing policies to improve access, along with initiatives to promote refillable containers and refill stations, are considered essential elements for supporting a sustainable environment.