Thanks to its superior features, the model "E-waste supply chain and collection solution via the HiE platform in Da Nang" developed by the Logisayhi Team from the Duy Tan University has won the second prize at the Viet Nam Logistics Young Talent Competition 2024 recently held in Ha Noi.

The Logisayhi team from the Duy Tan University has taken the second prize at the Viet Nam Logistics Young Talent Contest 2024. Photo: H.L

With the model, the group of Da Nang students proposed two main solutions, including the e-waste collection supply chain (E-wasteC) and the e-waste collection project via the HiE technology platform.

Specifically, the E-wasteC supply chain is built on a closed process, from the collection, classification to transportation, and scientific and effective treatment of e-waste. Meanwhile, the e-waste collection project via the HiE technology platform is considered the creative highlight of the Logisayhi team. The platform acts as a "bridge" between households, businesses and collection units.

Through the app, users can register for e-waste collection at home, look up the nearest collection points and track the waste treatment route. In particular, the platform also integrates a "reward redemption" feature, encouraging the community to participate in the proper treatment of e-waste.

According to the jury's assessment, the model offers hope to reduce the situation of e-waste being mixed with domestic waste, while increasing the recycling rate and reuse of valuable electronic components.

Student Do Minh Kha, leader of Logisayhi Team, said the model is built on a modern technology platform. Accordingly, customers can schedule, track, collect via map, price, refund and redeem rewards.

"In reality, e-waste is increasing in large cities like Da Nang, while collection and treatment work is still limited. We hope that the model will contribute to solving environmental problems, while raising community awareness in protecting urban ecosystems and building a circular economy” Kha shared.

Collected electronic devices will be classified and transferred to repair units or recycling plants to continue their life cycle, minimising the amount of toxic waste released into the environment. Moreover, the group also proposed solutions to cooperate with businesses and local authorities to expand the collection network, build more centralised collection points in residential areas and commercial centers.

Master degree’s holder Nguyen Cao Thuc Uyen, lecturer at the Nam Khue Faculty of Management, assessed that this is a model rich in applicability and has the potential for practical implementation. The HiE technology platform not only helps electronic waste to be processed properly but also brings benefits to people and businesses, thereby, encouraging community participation and creating positive habits in waste management.

“The students’ project is in line with sustainable development goals, including the application of technology platforms as a practical solution to meet commitments to ensure climate finance targets at the 29^th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)" said Ms. Uyen.

It can be said that the combination of digital technology and supply chain models in this project is the key to solving big problems such as electronic waste. This is a research direction that is in line with the trend of digital transformation and sustainable development that Viet Nam is pursuing.

In the coming time, the group will continue to work with scientists and experts in the environmental field to optimise the application, and at the same time seek partners to carry out testing in some areas in the city.

Reporting by HUYNH LE - Translating by M.DUNG