孟加拉國將製革廢料轉化為出口產品
Bangladesh turns tannery waste into export products
Updated at: September 27, 2026 at 02:00 AM
孟加拉國的皮革工業正在經歷一場寧靜的革命，從傳統的線性模式轉向永續的循環經濟。
Bangladesh is undergoing a quiet revolution in its leather industry, shifting from a traditional linear model to a sustainable circular economy.
從歷史上看，該國的製革廠曾因傾倒數千噸固體廢棄物而面臨嚴厲的批評，這些廢棄物嚴重污染了當地環境。
Historically, the country's tanneries faced severe criticism for dumping thousands of tonnes of solid waste, such as trimmings and chrome-shavings, which polluted the local environment.
然而，如今這些廢棄物正被重新想像為有價值的資源。
Today, however, that waste is being reimagined as a valuable resource.
薩瓦工業園區每天產生超過230噸的固體製革廢棄物，其經濟潛力巨大。
With over 230 tonnes of solid tannery waste generated daily at the Savar estate, the economic potential is immense.
創新的合作夥伴關係目前正將這些「廢棄物」轉化為高附加價值的出口產品，例如藥用級明膠和工業蛋白粉，並銷往國際市場。
Innovative partnerships are now converting this 'waste' into high-value exports like pharmaceutical-grade gelatin and industrial protein powder, which are currently being shipped to international markets.
除了高科技出口產品外，這些材料還被探索用於生產沼氣、有機肥料和建築板材。
Beyond high-tech exports, the materials are being explored for use in biogas, organic fertilizers, and construction boards.
通過將污染轉化為利潤，孟加拉國證明了環境責任可以推動經濟增長，將長期的工業負擔轉變為未來繁榮的支柱。
By transforming pollution into profit, Bangladesh is proving that environmental responsibility can drive economic growth, turning a long-standing industrial burden into a pillar of future prosperity.
