Cheang Jo Rick (FASS/ARS1), Koh Rui Lin (FoS/SCI1), Soh Jun Xiong (FoE/MPE1), Tay Ming Liang (MDP/CEG1), Xu Sihan (FoE/CHE1)
Academic Advisor: Adekunle Adeyeye | Student Fellow: Huang Jianyi
Singaporeans are huge consumers of technology where majority of the people desire and own the latest gadgets. Hence, devices quickly become obsolete and more e waste will be generated. The objective is to prolong the lifespan of these electronic gadgets as opposed to recycling them. A survey was conducted within Ridge View Residential College and the results indicate the lack of awareness and available channels to reuse their electronic devices. There is a common consensus to resell their items if a third party can help facilitate the process. Our solution: a mobile app. “Karang Guni” provides a convenient way to bridge sellers, 2nd hand dealers and recyclers together. All the sellers need to do is to enter their contact details and condition of their gadget. This quick and simple method enables potential pickup services to collect the items from them. Hence, we hope to increase the initiatives for reusing and recycling.
Keywords: Culture and Lifestyle Trends, Responsible Consumption, Waste Management, Electronic waste, Mobile applications