MGM China launches large-scale playing card recycling programme

The initiative aims to process up to 3,000 tons of used cards annually through a water-free upcycling system.

Macau.- MGM China has launched a new recycling and upcycling programme for used playing cards in Macau. The move is billed as a significant step in the operator’s sustainability strategy and circular economy efforts.

Developed with local firm Fnetlink Technology Company Limited, the initiative builds on a smart, automated card-shredding solution co-developed in 2023. This enables the processing of discarded playing cards into reusable materials through an end-to-end localised system.

According to the company, the programme uses an intelligent shredding system to break down used cards, which are then transformed into high-quality recycled fibres using an innovative dry regeneration technology that does not require water. The fibres can then be repurposed into eco-friendly packaging materials, including filler products and recycled boards.

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MGM China stated that, once fully implemented, the programme is expected to recycle and upcycle approximately 3,000 tons of used playing cards annually, achieving a 100 per cent recycling rate. A launch ceremony was attended by government representatives and senior executives from MGM China and Fnetlink Technology.

Kenneth Feng, CEO and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings, said: “MGM has always been committed to exploring more efficient and forward-looking sustainability solutions through innovative technology.”

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The initiative aims to process up to 3,000 tons of used cards annually through a water-free upcycling system. Macau.- MGM China has launched a new recycling and upcycling programme for used playing cards in Macau. The move is billed as a significant step in the operator’s sustainability strategy and circular economy efforts. Developed with local…