Turning The Tables on Waste - Watch how we saved 2 million chopsticks from the landfill or incineration, to furnish Google's offices. No trees were harmed in the making of this video (or the furniture). #ChopValueSingapore #Sustainability #circulareconomy #innovation
Sustainability | Workplace | MICE & Travel | サステナビリティ・職場・観光・イベント | WELL AP | ex-Goldman Sachs and Hyatt Hotels
It's always inspiring to see businesses taking an active role in sustainability. Last week, I had the pleasure of being invited to showcase ChopValue Manufacturing and our innovative circular economy furniture at the Google for Startups Japan session. I highlighted ChopValue's recent collaborations with the Google real estate and workplace teams in Singapore and the US. Through a carbon-negative micromanufacturing process, ChopValue transforms recycled single-use chopsticks into high-performance furniture, accessories, and construction materials. Part of the presentation included this 1-minute video attached. Google's recent milestone of surpassing 2 million chopsticks in their office furniture and accessories in Singapore and North America is impressive progress. However, with 200 million chopsticks discarded daily worldwide, there is still much work to be done. ChopValue's scalable model presents a unique opportunity to turn waste into a resource, without the harmful chemicals/VOC's commonly found in commercial office furniture and construction materials. With locations already established in Canada, the US, Mexico, the UK, Singapore, and Indonesia, ChopValue is expanding its reach even further with new locations in Malaysia and the Philippines before June. We are beginning our microfactory search for the Tokyo/Kanto area to be up and running shortly thereafter. We applaud Google for its commitment to sustainability and look forward to continued opportunities for collaboration. As we enjoy our next sushi lunch, bento, or bowl of ramen (soba for me), let's all take a moment to consider the journey of our "waribashi" and the impact we can make through sustainable choices. Michiel Bakker Oomar Paurobally Izumi Negoro Felix Böck Josephine Kwan Justin Lee Adam O'Connor ChopValue ChopValue Singapore