AWARDS REVIEW
THE START-UP AWARD
The Start-Up Award honours startups providing sustainable solutions or services to reduce environmental impact , enabling other companies to adopt sustainable practices in their operations . It is designed to recognise start-ups pioneering sustainability with innovative solutions and commitment to environmental and social impact .
THE WINNER : EASYCEP
EasyCep , a Turkish start-up , is making a difference in the electronics industry with its innovative approach to sustainability . The company has carved out a niche in refurbishing and reselling electronic devices , significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with new device production .
At the heart of EasyCep ’ s operation is a 4,000 square metre refurbishment facility where used devices are processed and given a new life . The company says that this process can lower carbon emissions and water usage by up to 80 % compared to manufacturing new devices . Refurbishing a phone produces only 70 grams of waste , whilst the production of a new device can generate 239 grams .
To date , EasyCep has refurbished 400,000 devices , potentially extending their lifespans from three to ten years . This achievement not only represents significant resource conservation but also demonstrates the viability of circular economy principles in the electronics sector .
SHORTLISTED COMPANIES
• Circulayo
• Earth Finance
• EasyCep
• Kosmode Health Singapore
• Ultrascale Digital Infrastructure
HIGHLY COMMENDED
• Earth Finance
• Circulayo
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130 October 2024