We believe in the power of waste as a resource for inclusive development.

Our Vision

Safe, sound and inclusive e-waste management worldwide.

How do we get there?

By setting up enabling and inclusive solutions like E[co]work Spaces.

Micro-entrepreneurs have been active in the recycling sector for a long time and thus they have a lot of valuable experience and knowledge to contribute to a sustainable recycling ecosystem. Yet, in most countries, these micro-entrepreneurs, commonly referred to as the ‘informal sector’ are seen negatively, often considered illegal and ignored by most formal stakeholders. We are convinced that this sector is a key partner in a circular economy that benefits everybody. We support their right to process and create a livelihood from waste materials without health and environmental hazards. As a not-for-profit platform and enabling service provider for micro-entrepreneurs, we focus on the triple bottom line impact, rather than profit from our activities.

Our vision would not be possible to achieve without support.

We want to thank for all support received so far. Especially for donations and the project co-funding by Repic, the interdepartmental platform of the Swiss federal offices SECO, SDC, FOEN and SFO.

Many more organizations and individuals have provided invaluable support to our projects. Find more infos below. Do you want to become part of this ecosystem? Get in touch with us!

Become part of our ecosystem

An amazing team

Anurag Gupta

Anurag is the third generation in his family involved in informal e-waste management. He joined E[co]work driven by his enthusiasm for bridging the gap between the formal and informal value chain and for empowering and supporting informal e-waste entrepreneurs.

Anil Kumar

Anil has a strong passion for helping underprivileged people to live a better life and has been working in the social sector for 13 years. His vision corresponds to the mission of E[co]work to build a safe and secure workplace for e-waste micro entrepreneurs.

Nishchal Tyagi

Nishchal brings 7 years of experience in managing grassroots programs in slum areas of Delhi and rural Uttar Pradesh. As head of outreach and social awareness activities at E[co]work, his vision is to spread this unique and inclusive concept to each and every community.

Shahnawaj Khan

Shahnawaj has been an activist in child rights and rural development area of social work for more than 7 years now and is well experience in community campaigns and awareness raising activities. He aims to contribute to the vision of Ecowork to create a sustainable environment for all.

You?

Are you self-motivated, engage and interested in pushing for change and what to make an impact? Contact us!

You?

Are you self-motivated, engage and interested in pushing for change and what to make an impact? Contact us!

The Initiators

Dr. Deepali Khetriwal

Deepali has over 14 years of international work experience, including e-waste management in India and Europe. Among other pioneer work, she was instrumental in setting up the capacity building program of StEP Initiative, a UN-supported forum on the e-waste problem. Deepali holds a PhD from University of St.Gallen.

Michael Gasser

Michael has extensive knowledge in e-waste management and plastics. He was working as project lead in several international e-waste projects, among others the Sustainable Recycling Industries (SRI) Programme of Empa. He is experienced in multi-stakeholder dialogue, capacity building activities and trainings.

Dea Wehrli

Dea has been working on several waste and recycling projects among others for Empa, UN IETC, ISWA and the World Economic Forum. As co-founder of the zero waste store Chez Mamie Zurich, she further brings in valuable start-up experience and was selected a Young Global Changer 2020.