About Re-USED

We’re on a mission to make battery recycling simple, rewarding, and impactful for everyone.

Our Story

Re-USED was founded by a team of sustainability advocates and tech innovators who saw a critical gap in urban waste management. While municipalities invest heavily in recycling infrastructure, battery collection rates remain stubbornly low – not because people don’t care, but because the system makes it too easy to forget.

We asked ourselves: What if recycling batteries was as convenient as buying them? What if doing the right thing actually rewarded you?

The answer led us to develop a smart container system that combines proven technology (NFC) with behavioral economics (reward-based incentives) to create a recycling experience that actually works.

Our Technology

🔌 NFC-Enabled Containers

Our containers integrate seamlessly with existing underground waste infrastructure. Each unit features a secure NFC reader that identifies users and tracks contributions automatically.

📱 User-Friendly System

No apps to download, no complicated registration. Users simply tap their phone or municipal card to open the container and deposit batteries. The system handles everything else.

🔒 Secure & Private

All data is encrypted and anonymized. We track contributions for rewards, not personal behavior. Your privacy is paramount.

The Impact

Environmental Benefits

Prevents soil and water contamination from improperly disposed batteries
Recovers critical materials like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements
Reduces mining demand by feeding recovered materials back into manufacturing
Prevents fires at waste processing facilities caused by lithium-ion batteries

Economic Benefits

Lower disposal costs for municipalities through cleaner waste streams
Job creation in recycling and circular economy sectors
Reduced waste fees for responsible citizens
Resource independence by recovering valuable materials domestically

Community engagement around sustainability goals
Behavioral change through positive reinforcement
Educational opportunities about circular economy and resource conservation
Measurable impact that residents can see and take pride in

Our Vision

We envision a future where every material has value and nothing goes to waste. Battery recycling is just the beginning – our platform can expand to collect e-waste, textiles, plastics, and other materials that are currently underutilized.

By combining smart technology with community participation, we’re building the infrastructure for a truly circular economy.

The Team

Our team brings together expertise in:

Waste Management & Municipal Planning
IoT Hardware & NFC Technology
Behavioral Economics & Gamification
Circular Economy & Sustainability
Data Analytics & Urban Systems

We’re partnering with municipalities, recycling facilities, and battery manufacturers to create a comprehensive ecosystem that closes the loop on battery lifecycles.

Our Commitment

We’re committed to:

Transparency in our operations and impact metrics
Continuous improvement based on user feedback and data insights
Partnership with municipalities and communities
Innovation in recycling technology and circular economy solutions
Sustainability in everything we do

Join Us

Whether you’re a municipality looking to improve recycling rates, a citizen passionate about sustainability, or an organization interested in circular economy solutions – we’d love to hear from you.