In Taiwan, it is a household routine to sort trash and recycle. While not everything is recyclable, people are used to separating kitchen waste and leftovers from other garbage. Many innovative companies have been working on transforming different kinds of waste into materials for production. For instance, ChinYi Eggs, the biggest egg liquid manufacturer in Taiwan, is producing calcium supplements, detergent, soaps, skincare masks, plastic-packaging materials, socks, scarves and blankets using eggshells.

Chen, A. (2023, July 29). Of oysters and eggshells. Daily Tribune, p. C22.