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Wait this came from a mattress? Local inventor transforming recycled mattress foam into sustainable products
By Mario Díaz, Jeovany Luna, Christian Hudspeth at KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· July 17, 2026
· 2 min read
Most people see an old mattress as nothing more than bulky trash.One local inventor shared with 2 Helps You that he not only sees an opportunity, but a way to positively impact our community. Vahid Serajian, a Texas A&M graduate and founder of VitriCycle, has spent the last five years developing ...
Key takeaway One local inventor shared with 2 Helps You that he not only sees an opportunity, but a way to positively impact our community.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
In Bellaire , where residents often grapple with the challenges of waste management and environmental sustainability, Vahid Serajian's innovative approach to recycling mattress foam is a welcome development. As the Houston area continues to struggle with illegal dumping and limited landfill space, Serajian's technology offers a promising solution to divert hundreds of pounds of material from landfills. The fact that his company, VitriCycle, can transform discarded foam into usable products like plastic sheets and wearable fashion items has significant implications for the local community. By providing a more environmentally responsible option for disposing of old mattresses, Serajian's invention can help reduce the burden on local landfills and promote a more sustainable future for Bellaire and the surrounding areas. As his technology continues to gain recognition, it will be worth watching how it is implemented and scaled up to address the region's waste management challenges.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Most people see an old mattress as nothing more than bulky trash.One local inventor shared with 2 Helps You that he not only sees an opportunity, but a way to positively impact our community. Vahid Serajian, a Texas A&M graduate and founder of VitriCycle, has spent the last five years developing ...
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