VANCOUVER, BC — November 7, 2024 — ChopValue, the leading circular manufacturer for commercial-grade solutions, is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2024 Foresight 50 list by Foresight Canada. The prestigious designation recognizes ChopValue as one of Canada’s most investible cleantech ventures, selected for its significant potential to shape the worldwide transition to net zero.

The Foresight 50 program, now in its fourth year, highlights Canadian cleantech companies that are positioned to make a difference on the global stage through the deployment of climate solutions. Selected ventures, including ChopValue, will gain access to Foresight’s extensive network of international investors, strengthening their capacity to raise capital, expand, and amplify their contributions to a sustainable future. Honourees are celebrated at Foresight’s annual showcase event in Vancouver, bringing together investors, industry partners, and cleantech innovators.

“Congratulations to all the 2024 Foresight 50 honourees,” shared Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight Canada. “Your groundbreaking work in cleantech is driving innovation and playing a crucial role in building a productive, sustainable future. By tackling some of the world’s biggest environmental challenges, you set the stage for a clean, prosperous economy where industry and innovation work in tandem. Our goal is always to connect innovation with customers and capital. We hope that supporting your efforts to scale mobilizes a lasting impact—driving the widespread adoption of essential technologies, fostering job creation, and solidifying Canada’s position as a global leader in the shift to a net zero future.”

With its decentralized manufacturing model, ChopValue has developed a progressive approach that supports both local recycling and global scalability. From urban harvesting chopsticks to producing durable, performance products for residential and commercial use, the company exemplifies how sustainable innovation can foster environmental stewardship while achieving business success. Foresight’s recognition reinforces ChopValue’s model as it scales internationally, with operations in nine countries to address international growing demand.

To learn more about the 2024 Foresight 50 honourees, visit https://foresightcac.com/foresight-50.

About ChopValue

ChopValue is the world’s first circular economy franchise for commercialized decentralized manufacturing, with operations in 9 countries and over 80 Microfactories in development to create local impact on a global scale. Founded in 2016, ChopValue’s urban harvesting approach has diverted over 175 million chopsticks from the landfill. This underutilized resource is engineered into climate positive wood alternative products with zero trade offs to quality or design for homes, restaurants, and businesses. ChopValue serves as a blueprint for a viable circular economy, showcasing the potential of hyperlocal business operations to drive impactful change. To learn more about their resource-efficient impact for a carbon negative future, please visit www.chopvalue.com.

ChopValue is part of the Microfactory Venture Platform (MVP) Group, committed to prioritizing climate positive materials and products whenever and wherever possible. Find out how MVP is leading the change towards a circular economy by visiting www.microfactory-venture-platform.com.

About Foresight Canada

​​Foresight Canada helps the world do more with less, sustainably. As Canada's largest cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator, they de-risk and simplify public and private sector adoption of the world’s best clean technologies to improve productivity, profitability, and economic competitiveness, all while addressing urgent climate challenges. Learn more at https://foresightcac.com.