Extreme E Trophies To Be Made Of Recycled Waste

Extreme E has launched a new partnership with Dutch tech company 3devo, in a deal which will see the series’ championship trophies made from recycled plastic waste.

3devo, will become an Official Supplier of equipment and training to the new motorsport series, which aims to highlight the issue of the climate crisis.

The company will provide Extreme E with a full material recycling and processing solution, which enables the transformation of plastic waste into filament for 3D printing applications, including the series’ winners trophies.

“This concept from 3devo was founded by a group of young inventive engineers and I’m delighted Extreme E is able to implement this technology,” said Ali Russell, Chief Marketing Officer, Extreme E.

“The 3devo mission to assist businesses to be more sustainable is a shared vision of Extreme E, which is why the series is looking for lower carbon intensive ways to run the championship from zero emission vehicles, right through to trophy creation.

“It is incredibly satisfying to know that using ocean plastic for our trophies has a positive impact on the environment, and I can’t wait to see our inaugural race winners lift them in Saudi Arabia on the 4 April.”

Tim Wesselink, Founder and CEO at 3devo, added: “Our mission has always been to empower innovators within 3D printing through accessible and quality products to create material discoveries. Thankfully, through our solution, these discoveries aren’t wasteful. By minimising plastic waste consumption and repurposing the waste created – it takes a whole new turn on innovation.

“By Extreme E recognising and acting upon the impact of climate change, we truly believe this partnership will allow us to amplify our message. Showing the world that the plastic waste that is threatening our environment, can also be seen as something useful when repurposed. 

“We are proud to contribute to Extreme E as an example of closed-looped recycling within 3D printing – from plastic waste to a resource. Extreme E’s eagerness to implement technology that is not only sustainable but also offers the opportunity to innovate is extraordinary and admirable. We are beyond thrilled to support Extreme E and ready to overcome the greatest challenges together.”

Extreme E’s floating centrepiece, the St. Helena, which will set sail in mid-February, is currently being loaded with all the series’ cargo including three machines that 3devo has provided – a filament maker, plastic shredder and polymer dryer –  the key apparatuses required to turn waste plastic into trophies. The company has also provided training to the Extreme E team on how to use the kit, so that trophies can be created on the ground.

Extreme E recently closed its trophy design competition, which invited fans to submit trophy ideas through its website. There were over 100 entries, with the winning design set to be revealed in the coming weeks.