Las Vegas Company Builds Stuff Out Of Chopsticks
A local Las Vegas company is doing their part to help the environment by repurposing used chopsticks to make all sorts of stuff.
According to an article written by Kelsey McFarland on KTNV.com, ChopValue collects used chopsticks from approximately 130 Asian restaurants from all around the Las Vegas valley. They have recycling bins set up at these dining establishments, and they go around once or twice a week and pick up all the used chopsticks. When McFarland posted this article, they had 17 tons of used chopsticks waiting to be turned into all sorts of useful items.
Per the KTNV.com posting, Bruce Smith is the owner and president of ChopValue Las Vegas. This franchise was started in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada. Smith brought it to our city in August 2022.
Once the used chopsticks arrive at ChopValue, they undergo a lengthy process before they can be transformed into useful items such as coasters, cheese boards, tables, and other types of furniture and utensils. Per McFarland’s article, the used chopsticks go to a “shake table” which removes all the unnecessary garbage. Then Smith explains they are dipped in a resin bath, which helps them bind together. The chopsticks are dried for 8 to 12 hours to make them “nice and crispy.” Finally, the “chopsticks are hot-pressed together to form bricks.”
All that work goes into getting them ready to be transformed into one of 30 items that ChopValue Las Vegas creates out of these used chopsticks. They can custom build your product, and they can ship it anywhere in the western United States.
Now, Smith is hoping to get Las Vegas Strip resorts and local construction companies to take part in his program by creating sustainable building materials out of these used chopsticks. If you would like to see this local company’s website, CLICK HERE.
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Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants 2022; See Which Vegas Restaurant Ranks 99
Whether you call yourself a “foodie” or a person who just likes to eat… This is going to be of interest to you. We have waited with anticipation for the return of Yelp‘s 9th Annual Top 100 Restaurants 2022 article.
People from across the U.S. rated their go-to spots to grab a bite to eat and Yelp organized them into one list. No matter the circumstance people are still eating out and/or ordering in their favorite meals.
Three Nevada restaurants have ranked and let’s be honest, we want to find out who they are.
Coming in at number eight, The Goodwich, located in the Arts District at 900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Unit 120, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. Fans have coined the quaint shop as one of the best places to grab a tasty sandwich and unwind. The restaurant uses fresh ingredients and their house made chips are a must-try. The prices tend to lean a little higher but the ingredients make up for it. If you’re a fan of pickles their menu features a hot and spicy pickle. Definitely worth a try! The secret to their success is their “STACKED-RITE” method of layering their sandwiches. They started back in 2014 in the parking lot of Dino’s, one of Las Vegas’ oldest bars.
Recommended: G.W. Patty Melt: Ground Beef, smoked cream cheese, onion, pepper jack and marble rye – $14
Coming in at number 99, Dolce & Chianti, located at 4275 S Durango Dr, Unit 100, Las Vegas, NV 89147. This Italian restaurant serves great tasting food dishes that keep their customers coming back for more. If you’re into pesto and seafood, you have to check out their Tagliatelle Con Pesto E Gamberoni. Regulars are obsessed with the atmosphere and ambiance that comes with dining in. The restaurant often has LIVE performances on the weekends. The Italian hotspot hosts a fun-filled Sunday Brunch, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which features “topless” and bottomless mimosas. The restaurant started out in Washington and we are happy they made the decision to open in the Entertainment Capital of The World.
Recommended: The Calamari Fritti: Crispy calamari served with spicy marinara sauce & wedge of lemon – $19
Not Las Vegas based but a Reno, Nevada restaurant, Food+Drink placed 12 on the list.
Congratulations to The Goodwich, Dolce & Chianti and Food+Drink for placing in the TOP 100 restaurants in the U.S. for 2022.
Check out the full list of restaurants from across the U.S. on Yelp’s page HERE.
Larry Martino has been the afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ since 2007. He is also Music Director and Assistant Program Director. He’s been a professional radio broadcaster since 1980, serving as on-air talent, Program Director, and Music Director during his career. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Larry specializes in writing articles about music, recording artists, movies, food/restaurants, and hockey.
