Our StoryMONA was created to address the environmental and social impact of excessive consumerism and waste generation. Our purpose is to build a community-driven platform that facilitates a circular economy and promotes sustainable living. We aim to connect people who have items they no longer need with those who can benefit from them, whether they are businesses, charities or individuals, promoting the idea of sharing and reusing rather than buying and discarding. At MONA, we offer a unique B2B service that enables corporations to make a positive contribution to society. Through our platform, businesses can seamlessly donate surplus items, including food and products, directly to charities. What sets MONA apart is our commitment to not only facilitating donations but also providing businesses with comprehensive marketing materials for their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) efforts. We understand the importance of corporate social responsibility, and we help companies showcase their philanthropic endeavors to a wide audience, especially targeting the younger generation. Our current community has over 15,000 members, predominantly consisting of individuals aged 25-34, including both Korean locals and expats. By utilizing collective power of community, we hope to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, as well as promote a sense of community and connection among our users. The current state of climate crisis and the loss of sense of community due to the pandemic make it clear that the world needs MONA. We believe that our platform can make a significant impact in promoting a more sustainable and connected world. MONA는 과도한 소비와 폐기물 생성의 환경적, 사회적 영향에 대응하기 위해 만들어졌습니다. 저희의 목적은 공동체 중심의 플랫폼을 구축하여 원형 경제를 촉진하고 지속 가능한 생활을 장려하는 것입니다. 더 이상 필요하지 않은 물건을 가진 사람들과 그것들을 활용할 수 있는 사람들을 연결하여 구매와 폐기 대신 공유와 재사용의 개념을 홍보하고자 합니다. 이를 통해 폐기물이 매립지에 버려지는 양을 줄이고 사용자들 사이에 공동체 의식과 연결감을 촉진하고자 합니다. 기후 위기와 전염병으로 인한 공동체 의식의 상실이 현재 세계적으로 큰 문제로 대두되는 가운데, MONA가 필요한 것은 명백합니다. 저희는 우리의 플랫폼이 더 지속 가능하고 연결된 세계를 촉진하는 데 중요한 영향을 줄 수 있다고 믿습니다. |