One day, while organizing my bank statements, I came across a monthly deposit labeled “Practice Point.” I wondered what it could be, when it finally dawned on me!
Last year, I was in charge of the environmental conservation efforts at our company. I introduced the “Carbon Neutral Points System” as something that employees could easily practice in daily life. I signed up for it myself to lead by example.
This system awards individual points to participants who engage in carbon-neutral activities in their daily lives. It was put into effect starting in January, 2022.
After registering on the website, participants can earn points for activities such as using reusable cups, renting eco-friendly cars, and using refill stations.
The annual limit is 70,000 won per person.
dawn on someone - to become known or obvious to someone, often suddenly
put something into effect - cause something to apply or become operative
for a great cause - it is worth doing or giving to because it will help other people
어느 날 통장 정리를 하다가 매달 '실천 포인트'라는 것이 입금되는 것을 발견했다. 이게 무엇인지 궁금해하다가, 드디어 생각이 났다!
나는 작년에 회사에서 환경 보전 업무를 담당했었다. 직원들이 일상생활에서 쉽게 실천할 수 있는 활동으로 '탄소 중립 포인트 제도'를 소개했었다. 그러면서 내가 솔선수범하는 마음으로 직접 가입했던 것이다.
이 제도는 일상생활 속에서 탄소 중립 활동을 실천하는 참여자에게 개인별 포인트를 지급하는 제도이다. 2022년 1월부터 시행되었다.
홈페이지에서 회원 가입 후, 다회용 컵 사용, 친환경 자동차 대여, 리필 스테이션 이용 등의 활동을 하면 포인트를 받을 수 있다. 연간 상한액은 개인당 7만 원이다.
- It finally dawned on me why she was angry. / It finally dawned on us that the microphone was turned off.
- Environmental conservation efforts are a requirement for larger companies. / Our environmental conservation efforts are helpful, but not enough.
- As a parent, I try to lead by example. / Our teacher always led by example.
A: Have you heard of the Carbon Neutral Points System?
B: I don’t think so. It’s new to me.
A: It’s a system where you receive cash points for engaging in carbon-neutral activities.
B: Really?
A: It’s for a great cause.
B: What kinds of things should people do to protect the environment?
