SBIR Phase I: Automated and Self-Service Electronics Recycling Kiosk

Information

  • NSF Award
  • 1046539
Owner
  • Award Id
    1046539
  • Award Effective Date
    1/1/2011 - 13 years ago
  • Award Expiration Date
    6/30/2011 - 12 years ago
  • Award Amount
    $ 150,000.00
  • Award Instrument
    Standard Grant

SBIR Phase I: Automated and Self-Service Electronics Recycling Kiosk

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Project proposes to demonstrate the technical and commercial feasibility of an automated e-Cycling station for consumer electronics recycling. The station will visually and electrically inspect used consumer electronics, and will allow consumers to receive immediate remuneration for their used electronics. A large worldwide market exists for a majority of used consumer electronics. It is estimated that the 2010 worldwide market for used phones alone is approximately $4.6B. <br/><br/>The unique approach proposed focuses squarely on the need to boost electronic recyclable collection volumes by reaching out to the owners of used handsets and providing both convenience and immediate incentives to draw them into the process. If successful, the company will be able to increase overall system efficiencies to create a sustainable and profitable business model with a dual bottom line.

  • Program Officer
    Errol Arkilic
  • Min Amd Letter Date
    12/1/2010 - 13 years ago
  • Max Amd Letter Date
    3/17/2011 - 13 years ago
  • ARRA Amount

Institutions

  • Name
    ecoATM, Inc.
  • City
    San Diego
  • State
    CA
  • Country
    United States
  • Address
    10515 VISTA SORENTO PKWY
  • Postal Code
    921214340
  • Phone Number
    4156993411

Investigators

  • First Name
    Michael
  • Last Name
    Librizzi
  • Email Address
    mlibrizzi@ecoATM.com
  • Start Date
    12/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
  • End Date
    03/17/2011
  • First Name
    Mark
  • Last Name
    Bowles
  • Email Address
    mvbowles@ecoatm.com
  • Start Date
    3/17/2011 12:00:00 AM