A ray of hope, in spite of China’s trash ban, shines from the reusable material industry. In a culture of careless consumption, green technology is on the rise by proposing solutions to minimize and eliminate waste. MetaComb Inc. is advocating clean alternatives– manufacturing ecologically safe building materials made from up-cycled corrugated cardboard. The recyclable is enhanced with polymers and carbon fiber to produce an aesthetically pleasing and durable product at relatively inexpensive cost.
Landfills and the improper practice of recycling are the underlying issue for MetaComb. Nearly 40 percent of paper intended to be reclaimed winds up in dumpsites. This figure is expected to become higher after recent developments between US and China. It is imperative to note that the process of obtaining, transporting, and processing units of paper is resource and energy intensive. Creating a sound strategy to our waste problem will be perverse and will require many to contribute. MCI is a part of the solution that the environment and America crucially needs.
The following links lead to relevant articles on the topic:
https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2018-03-27/china-doesnt-want-your-trash
https://www.marketplace.org/2018/05/11/world/us-scrap-exports-china-just-came-screeching-halt
https://www.voanews.com/a/china-trash-ban-creates-crisis-for-recyclers/4429960.html