In theory, recycling is great. In practice, results vary greatly around the globe. Often recycling is wealthy countries simply sending their trash elsewhere, with mixed results. So what do we do if trash is a global problem, but we lack a viable global business model to fix it? Upcycling may be the answer. By turning trash into something we already need, often at a lower cost than making it from scratch. It can be costly, and can’t solve the whole problem, but through smart tech and AI, it’s becoming economically viable to turn trash into certain durable goods, like construction materials for buildings. How does the business of upcycling work? Find out more in our latest episode of Coffee & Conversation with Arthur Huang, CEO of MINIWIZ.
