E[co]work is a co-working facility for e-waste dismantlers

E[co]work facilities are innovative and affordable co-working spaces for micro entrepreneurs in the e-waste recycling sector.
A first pilot space will be implemented and showcased in Delhi, India.

With E[co]work, a new concept is born that aims to bridge the gap between the informal recycling sector, safe working environment and the legal system. Based on the model of a co-working space, E[co]work offers an actual physical working place that is safe and in line with the legal requirements that can be rented on a ‘pay-per-use for space’ or ‘pay-per-use for services’ scheme. The business will also provide machineries for more efficient processing and guarantee safe working practices. The dismantlers benefit by gaining access to a wider market through their formalized status, can improve on their work efficiency and receive additional services such as training, healthcare, insurance, banking services and more. The E[co]work approach has never been tried before and provides immense potential for improving livelihoods and health of millions of people, reduce environmental burdens, contribute to a circular economy and the achievements of the SDGs.

 
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Licensed work space

The E[co]work Space will provide a legal work environment and allow micro entrepreneurs to familiarize themselves with formal recycling technologies and practices.

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Proper technologies

The E[co]work Space will provide access to appropriate tools, machines and equipment’s for formal e-waste recycling, which are currently inaccessible to the micro entrepreneurs.

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Business support

E[co]work will act as an incubator for the micro-entrepreneurs, and support their move from the informal to formal sector. The space will also facilitate access to banking, finance, medical and insurance services.

Designed as viable business model.

E[co]work is not a charity. The business model is designed in a way that turns a profit for the company, whilst also remaining affordable for the dismantlers.

The profits will be used within company itself, to pay for operational expenses and business developments.