Recycledin Launches Eco Poker Chips Made from Mediterranean Plastic Waste
Recycledin has introduced a poker set crafted entirely from recycled plastic collected from Mediterranean seas, landfills, and beaches. Each set repurposes approximately 2.5 kilograms of plastic that would otherwise pollute natural environments. The material undergoes cleaning and melting before being molded into smooth, lightweight discs matching the size of professional casino chips. A complete set includes 300 chips in five colors, with additional special chips for dealer, small blind, and big blind roles. Designed for up to seven players, these items are made to order to minimize overproduction. By utilizing repurposed plastic, the initiative aims to reduce waste, protect marine life, and lower demand for new plastic manufacturing. Environmental studies indicate this approach can decrease greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption compared to producing virgin plastic. Recycledin also pairs the chips with eco-edition Bicycle cards made from recycled paper to further address paper waste. The company positions this as potentially one of the world's first poker sets manufactured completely from recycled plastic.
Key facts
- Recycledin produces eco poker chips from recycled plastic collected in the Mediterranean region.
- Each set uses about 2.5 kilograms of plastic waste from seas, landfills, and beaches.
- The chips match professional casino chip sizes and come in five colors within a 300-chip set.
- Special chips are included for dealer, small blind, and big blind positions.
- Sets are made to order for up to seven players to prevent overproduction.
- The process involves cleaning and melting collected plastic before molding.
- Using recycled plastic reduces waste, protects marine life, and lowers demand for new plastic.
- Environmental studies show recycling plastic reduces greenhouse gases compared to new production.
Entities
Institutions
- Recycledin
- designboom
Locations
- Mediterranean