It became viral after an Instagram post of JunYeol Ryu, an actor and an environmental activist, who emphasized the need of reducing the use of plastic during the food packaging process. His post triggered many people to pay attention to the amount of plastic bags and wraps used in food packaging. People could feel the issue on their skin more than ever because of the surge of delivery market as the time spent at home increased due to COVID-19. More and more awareness to this problem brought out different kinds of zero-waste actions, including Yong-gi-nae challenge. People slowly brought container from home and filled it with delicious cuisine from chicken to noodle. When going to the supermarket, people brought bags with them so that they can put vegetables or fruits instead of using plastic bags or wraps. These small but meaningful actions were spread by SNS and many people shared their experience on zero waste with a hashtag #Yong-gi-nae.

 This action needs bravery as you have to ask the cook or the owner of the restaurant to pack the food with the container that you have brought. It is indeed awkward when the owner refuses it or when you didn't bring the container with enough space to put the food. But most of the time the restaurant owners love the idea, not only because they can reduce the cost of packaging materials, but also because they can participate in saving the planet. Once you accomplish the action, you will feel proud of yourself and the food will taste more delicious than usual for you because of your extra effort to make the earth green. 

Here are some tips for accomplishing the challenge successfully. First, start from the easiest menu that you can easily try, maybe going to a nearby café and buy drink with your own bottle. Then slowly you can try other food : sandwich, rice, noodle and etc. Secondly, when you choose the container, always take an extra container with you or choose a bit bigger container than you need to just in case. Nextly, if you want to bring hot cuisine with you, it's better to use the glass containers as it would be more portable than others. Last but not least, make it your life-time habit for greener earth. 

 Yong-gi-nae challenge changed my life so much, I hope this challenge can make your daily life greener as well!!