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Globally, over 1.5 billion disposable chopsticks are discarded every week after a single use, contributing to massive urban waste and environmental degradation. Additionally, traditional furniture and decor manufacturing often relies on virgin materials, leading to deforestation and high carbon emissions.

ChopValue transforms waste into a resource by collecting used chopsticks and upcycling them into high-value furniture, decor, and office furniture, promoting a circular economy while generating employment for local artisans.

ChopValue operates a decentralized microfactory model, collecting discarded chopsticks from restaurants and turning them into durable, sustainable products. The key offerings include custom furniture for restaurants, hotels, and corporate offices; high-quality products for consumers and sustainable promotional items and similar solutions for businesses.

Through their offer, they help companies integrate their supply chains into the circular economy, producing unique, sustainable, and locally made products. This contributes to a decrease in waste and carbon emissions. At the same time, ChopValue constantly integrates more artisans and craftsmen into its production process, creating jobs in carpentry and upcycling industries locally. This increases its local impact by providing dignified employment and fostering skills development for low-income communities.

Programme support

During the Mexico Accelerator Programme, ChopValue will be supported in strengthening their social impact strategy and measurement, expanding corporate alliances, and securing investment for scaling operations. We’re happy to support them in their journey to strengthen a circular economy.