Design Engineering Breakthrough Has Limits

Here’s the story of how a young man won an award in design engineering for his unique process that turns kombucha waste into synthetic wood.  I have no problem with this, except for the claim that this could curb deforestation.

Collectively, Americans alone use about 100 million tons of wood annually.  That’s 10 – 15 billion cubic feet.

How much kombucha waste gets discarded each year?

To be honest, I don’t know.  But give me a break.