Return-It
JDG collaborated with Encorp to promote recycling and sustainability through innovative design and technology in British Columbia.
Encorp Pacific (Canada) is a not-for-profit product stewardship corporation, specializing in beverage container management and recycling systems. Committed to responsible waste management and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Encorp aims to ensure that every beverage container is properly recycled, adhering to good governance and industry best practices. Their unique governance model involves input from various stakeholders, making them a model Industry Product Stewardship organization with a focus on sustainability and waste reduction.
Return it Depots
From Concept To Reality
From ideas to impact, our 3D renders help transform designs into real spaces.
Automated & Streamlined
The store locations serve as dedicated hubs for the drop-off and sorting of recyclables. These facilities feature fully automated sorting processes, as well as automated systems for printing drop-off labels and convenient drop-off windows. In addition to recyclables, these centers also facilitate the collection of various other items.
Express & Go
From Concept To Reality
From ideas to impact, our 3D renders help transform designs into real spaces.
Revolutionizing Recycling
Shipping containers have been ingeniously repurposed into reverse vending machines, ensuring user-friendly access. These machines are automated, capable of generating labels directly from users' bags, complete with their account numbers. Users receive a unique code on their mobile phones to unlock the drop-off door. Operated entirely on solar power, these machines are designed with the strategic placement of multiple units throughout British Columbia, with the aim of promoting and facilitating recycling efforts.
Design Solution
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Through Design
JDG transformed shipping containers into user-friendly reverse vending machines, streamlined recycling hubs, and automated sorting centers. Solar-powered and strategically placed throughout British Columbia, these innovations encourage recycling efforts and promote sustainability.
Container Conversion
JDG repurposed shipping containers to create automated reverse vending machines, combining sustainability and user-friendliness.
Automatic Sorting
We introduced fully automated sorting processes to streamline recycling hub operations and improve efficiency.
Drop-Off Windows
Our team added user-friendly drop-off windows to enhance accessibility for recyclables and other items.