Put reuse on the map — neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Ecoworks builds reuse infrastructure. The way products are delivered to consumers is broken — single-use by default, wasteful by design. We’re changing the delivery model itself, not just the packaging. We’re early. We’re hiring people who want to build this with us. Key Responsibilities Content & …
We’re excited to share that Ecoworks has been awarded the DesignSingapore Council’s Good Design Research (GDR) grant to develop a standardised refill bottle and guided refill-station system for Singapore’s heartlands. This research will explore how neighbourhoods can adopt reuse by default; improving convenience, accessibility and user experience for families and seniors. It also supports Singapore’s …
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The global narrative around plastic waste often begins (and unfortunately sometimes ends) with recycling. In many ways, recycling is merely the first milestone, not the finish line in our journey toward a circular economy. In Singapore, our waste challenge is acute and the opportunity to lead is clear. Ecoworks was highlighted by Ms Poh Li …
In the ever-evolving world of retail, a new trend is making waves: “naked retail.” But what exactly is it? Over the weekend, Ecoworks was covered in Shin Min Daily News as part of the rise of the 𝒏𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒅 (packaging-free) shopping retail trend — together with the launch of our latest refill station at The Pinnacle@Duxton. …
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Reverse Vending Unlike traditional vending machines that dispense packaged items in exchange for money, reverse vending machines (RVMs) do quite the opposite — they accept used packaging instead. Typically, a RVM collects empty beverage containers such as plastic bottles and aluminium cans, and in return, offers a small reward or incentive, like a cash refund …
Gaining Recognition As Singapore swiftly embraces green transformation, sustainable initiatives are no longer just a niche concept, they are becoming part of everyday life. From neighbourhood void decks to community spaces, our refill stations are quietly reshaping the way Singaporeans consume. And we’ve reached a meaningful milestone: Channel NewsAsia (CNA), one of Singapore’s major national media outlets, recently …
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Singapore, 23rd December 2024 – Ecoworks, a pioneering platform for sustainable refill solutions, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Banyan Impact, alongside contributions from its partner family offices. This investment marks a significant milestone for Ecoworks as it accelerates its mission to reduce reliance …
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Singapore has been identified as one of the top producers of one-time plastic waste per capita globally. Despite our small size and high tourist influx, which might skew these statistics, this should be seen as a call to action, not an excuse for complacency. While we boast efficient waste-to-energy capabilities, relying solely on these facilities …
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Kill two birds 🐦🐦 with one stone 🪨 (or rather, feed two birds with one seed??? because we are trying to be environmentally friendly 💚 here…) when you refill with Ecoworks and earn 50 points on the susGain app for each refill! With enough points accumulated, you can choose to support the eco-social cause of …
What started as a exploration on reducing our unattended station’s carbon footprint through low-powered computing has now evolved to a full blown prototype that has the potential to make payments simpler and more accessible to young tech engineers/startup founders. Here’s the inside story: Integrating various payment methods in SEA (networks/cards/QR) can be a real challenge, …