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Establishing the First Local Supply Chain for Tofu-based Cat Litter
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YONG LIN has cooperated with businesses in the cat litter industry to develop tofu cat litter production processes, formulations, equipment, and brand packaging made from local raw materials to find innovative solutions for Taiwanese soy pulp.

Problem

YONG LIN is committed to addressing the issue of treating and reducing emissions from soy pulp waste produced during soybean processing. Through innovative technology, the company transforms soy pulp into eco-friendly cat litter, thus promoting the high-value use of soy pulp.

Solution

Soy pulp drying and processing

YONG LIN collects the soy pulp generated in tofu factories after processing, and after a series of drying processes, it turns it into soy pulp powder with a low water content to prevent fermentation and facilitate subsequent processing.

Producing eco-friendly tofu cat litter

In cooperation with Daxi Industrial, YONG LIN uses soy pulp powder as raw material, adding corn starch among other materials, and passes this mix through complex processes such as mixing, granulating, drying, and screening to make eco-friendly tofu cat litter. This kind of cat litter provides pet lovers with a more eco-friendly and comfortable choice. This cat litter is designed to prevent secondary environmental pollution caused by regular litter disposal.

Outcome

▪ At present, the drying technology for soy pulp has reached a mature stage, and the cat litter production processes have also been completed. Once the entire production line is completed, the only environmentally friendly tofu cat litter produced in Taiwan will be able to be introduced to the market. This will not only solve the problems of soy pulp, but also increase local employment opportunities.

Additional information

Partners: Daxi Industrial Co., Ltd.

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Shin Hu Cooperation Farm
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Key elements of the circular economy
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