Videos How People Profit Off Pineapple Scraps Scott Admin posted on 3 years ago — updated on 1 second ago 332 views Nearly half of every pineapple you eat ends up in the trash. But now, companies across the globe are turning the inedible parts of the fruit into textiles, plates, soap, and more. pineapple business Business Insider Recycling Insider Business leather yarn World Wide Waste Scott Follow Author, educator, musician, dancer and all around creative type. Founder of "The Happy Now" website and the online jewelry store "Silver and Sage".