Circular Electronics Challenge

Join us in the fight against e-waste and be part of the solution - your groundbreaking ideas can help create a more sustainable future for both Africa and Europe

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Challenge winner

After weeks of work to transform the electronic circular economy, the final event took place on June 15 in Cape Town, South Africa!

The 3 finalist teams presented their solutions to the jury.

Discover the winners' podium and the finalists' inspiring projects below!

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OneGRID Energies

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OneGRID Energies

$0.7 low-cost lantern made from upcycled e-waste lithium-ion batteries and waste plastic bottles. This innovative solution creates jobs for rural women, people with disabilities, and youths while eliminating pollution, kerosene lamp dependency, candles, and greenhouse gas emission

The Finalists

REEBIRTH

REEBIRTH aims to restore confidence in the electronics market by providing customers with better products, better prices, and a guarantee of service. By extending the life of electronic devices, REEBIRTH plays a crucial role in reducing the environmental impact, fostering sustainability, and promoting a circular economy in the region.

WasteLocker

WasteLocker, a cutting-edge service that provides location-specific, real-time, and verifiable waste fill level and contamination data to industries, governments, and businesses. By gathering image data directly at the waste source, they ensure truly sorted materials, reduced costs, and accurate data insights.