MGM China has launched Macau’s first fully localized playing card recycling and upcycling system, with an annual capacity of about 3,000 tons and a 100 percent recycling rate, according to a company announcement on Tuesday.
The initiative establishes a complete, end-to-end recycling process within Macau, eliminating the need for cross-border waste handling. It is designed to reduce solid waste and lower carbon emissions associated with transportation, while supporting the city’s broader green transition and economic diversification strategy.
Developed in collaboration with local firm Fnetlink Technology Company Limited, the system builds on a smart, automated card-shredding solution first introduced in 2023, the company said. Used playing cards are processed on-site through an intelligent shredding system and converted into recycled fibers without the use of water. These fibers are then repurposed into eco-friendly materials such as packaging fillers and recycled boards.
MGM China Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Feng said at the launch ceremony that the program demonstrates the company’s efforts to enhance resource efficiency through innovative technology and support sustainable development. “This program not only reflects our efforts to enhance resource efficiency through technology, but also highlights our determination to collaborate with local tech enterprises to turn research and development into practical applications,” said the executive.
The company said the program aligns with China’s “Dual Carbon” targets, the 15th Five-Year Plan’s emphasis on green and low-carbon development, and the Macau government’s long-term decarbonization strategy.
Officials from multiple government departments, including the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) and the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA), attended the launch ceremony.
