WEEE RECYCLE.
WEEE REPURPOSE.
WEEE REIGNITE.
Bridging businesses to community through young people.
Inspiring the next generation and reducing e-waste.
Corporate & VCO Partners
What is WEEE Renew?
WEEE Renew aims to solve three key societal issues: Youth unemployment (Reignite),
The growing digital divide (Repurpose), and reducing e-waste (Recycle).
Our theory of change represented by our Impact model integrates these issues together through
hands-on work experience delivered by our team of young engineers and students.
WEEE Renew's process starts by reaching out to corporates and communities,
to collect outdated equipment, WEEE intercept and prevent harmful waste from reaching landfill.
Collecting, processing, and refurbishing devices allows young people to get the real-world hands-on
industry experience that is demanded in entry level roles. Donating equipment to local community centres
and VCO’s WEEE bridge the digital divide within the third sector. Finally surplus equipment is made available on our e-commerce platform
to help fund and support the work provided by our young people.
WEEE aim to reignite the passion of youth for IT by giving them first-hand experience working with corporations,
servicing communities, and building their own skills.
WEEE RECYCLE
Reducing corporate e-waste going to landfills
To prevent corporate e-waste from going to landfill we work with businesses to help them reach their sustainability goals,
by taking on their old equipment, processing and refurbishing those that can be re-used, and ethically disposing of those that cannot.
To date we have prevented: 1801 lbs of carbon waste going to landfill. 260 devices processed, 0.84 tons of equipment diverted from landfill.
WEEE REPURPOSE
Bring new technologies to VCO’s, digitally transforming them bridging the digital divide.
We keep partnered local community centres, in-line with evolving digital standards, through repurposed and donated equipment.
Sparking a digital transformation of their centres.
Keeping them secure, increasing the efficiency of their work,
improving services for their beneficiaries.
WEEE REIGNITE
Offering Young people the practical skills-to-job experience they need to gain employment.
Involving young people in every part of the process, builds up their confidence and skills letting them
explore their passion for IT whilst building the necessary foundations for a career.
“I’ve learnt more than just IT. I’ve improved my English and developed soft skills that are valuable in any industry.” — Fadi, a former WEEE Renew student.
Our Theory of Change
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initiate
Stage 1
M
move
Stage 2
P
process
Stage 3
A
account
Stage 4
C
community
Stage 5
T
trade
Stage 6
Initiate
Client Liaison
B2B engagement with corporates to source equipment
Move
Collection & Logistics
Coordinating and managing logistics to transport donations
Process
Sorting & Quality Control
Checking donated devices for quality and potential for recycle/refurbishing
Trade
Sustainable Income
Selling devices not taken by our VCO partners on our eBay storefront
Community
Digital Inclusion
Working with VCO partners to bring refurbished devices to communities
Account
Asset Management
Tracking the devices using Excel and other systems for inventory control and data accuracy
Successes to Date
Enis Hoti
Field Engineer
Emeria
"I got my hands on experience and that's what helped me kickstart my role into in the industry.
My advice would be trust in the process. This has worked for many others and it's worked for me.
I can say that this work experience is very valuable if you allow it to be."
Akwasi Gyamfi
Junior IT Support Specialist
Lionsgate
"Working here has given me invaluable real-world experience, from developing my technical expertise to applying those skills in practical scenarios.
The certifications I gained also strengthened my foundation, while day to day challenges helped me grow into a more capable professional.
I’m especially grateful for the colleagues who became friends and motivated me throughout.
This experience has prepared me for my career in meaningful ways, and I leave with deep appreciation for the journey I've been through."
Meet the Team
We're on eBay
We run an eBay store where we sell our refurbished tech, all processed and tested by us to ensure it meets a high standard and is ready for a new lease of life.
100% of the funds raised from our sales on eBay go back into training young people.
Visit the link below to view our eBay store and see what's available and support our team.
