VANCOUVER, BC - July 31, 2024 - ChopValue, the pioneering circular product manufacturer transforming underutilized urban resources into climate positive wood alternatives, is excited to announce their expansion into Atlanta, Georgia. This location guarantees local production coverage across the United States, with multiple ChopValue Microfactories spanning from coast to coast in the country.

The City of Atlanta aims to balance economic growth with environmental protection, and ChopValue’s new Atlanta Microfactory is committed to supporting the city's ambitious sustainability goals. ChopValue’s innovative process of engineering recycled chopsticks into premium, carbon storing solutions contributes to the city’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and divert valuable materials from landfills. By creating a positive impact on both the environment and the local community with job creation, the company is demonstrating that the circular economy can drive economic success.

ChopValue Atlanta will be led by Josh Sosa and Justin Marcu, who bring a young and fresh perspective to marketing and sales for sustainable furniture. In partnership with Carver and Associates, a recognized industry leader in Hospitality FF&E and OS&E, the team will also leverage an extensive network within multinational hospitality chains. This includes existing relationships for furniture solutions within Hyatt and Marriott Hotels & Resorts, to establish key partnerships and drive impactful growth.

“Atlanta is primed for change, driven by a new generation of passionate individuals who prioritize sustainability and environmental stewardship,” shares Sosa. “Sustainable movements are more than trends; they reflect our community's core values of responsibility and innovation. We are dedicated to cultivating a culture where every effort, big or small, contributes to a cleaner, healthier city and planet for future generations.” 

ChopValue Atlanta’s team is also dedicated to inspiring the next generation by promoting alternative career paths that make a tangible impact on their communities. "Many students believe they must pursue large corporate careers to provide for their families and make a difference in the world," Sosa notes, "but  to show them that impactful, rewarding opportunities exist right here in their own neighborhoods." By fostering new career opportunities, their hope is to empower students to contribute to sustainable development and community engagement from the outset of their professional journeys.

“ChopValue Atlanta arrives at a pivotal moment to better serve our QSR and hospitality clients in the US, offering engineered carbon negative solutions,” Felix Böck, Founder and CEO of ChopValue mentions. “As the next generation of changemakers, I’m inspired by the young energy of Josh and Justin matched with their experienced team’s excitement to begin operations and challenge the norms of manufacturing in the traditional wood industry.”

Slated to open in the fall of 2024, ChopValue Atlanta is poised to make a tangible impact with climate positive solutions for businesses, aiding the city in realizing its vision of a sustainable and resilient future — one chopstick at a time.