RawCycle
A provocation for the future of electronics
Introducing a potential future for recyclable consumer electronics, designed for easy disassembly to promote repairability and recycling at the end of life. By using virgin, untreated ABS, e-waste becomes more identifiable and easier to process within recycling facilities, increasing reclamation rates. By replacing metal screws with standardised plastic screw threads, we can avoid facility incidents, improve disassembly, and further increase reclamation rates. This mouse challenges traditional electronics manufacturing, offering an innovative solution to the growing e-waste crisis.
Company/Institution
Northumbria University, Newcastle.
Northumbria University, a top UK institution for research and graduate employment, is based in Newcastle and London. Named UK University of the Year 2022 and Modern University of the Year 2025, it partners with leading employers like Nike and the NHS, supports graduate start-ups, and attracts students from 137 countries.
Country
United Kingdom
Designer(s)
Jake Moran
Currently a student of Industrial Design at Northumbria University, UK, with 18 months of industry experience, primarily in consumer electronics. This hands-on exposure has kickstarted my design career while also shedding light on the sustainability challenges the industry faces. I make attempts to focus on the role design can play in reducing waste and enhancing recyclability, aiming to create solutions that contribute to a circular economy whilst maintaining quality.