Shaping a circular industrial ecosystem and supporting life-cycle thinking
Eco-tech bijoux
byLUDO eco-tech bijoux
Eco-tech bijoux are jewelry crafted from electronic waste like earphones, cables, and old keyboards. These items get a second life, transforming from functional tools to wearable art. Designed for tech-lovers and eco-conscious individuals, they merge innovation with sustainability, challenging throwaway culture and promoting mindful consumption. Each piece is a reminder that in a fast-paced world, nothing is truly obsolete—it can be reimagined, reborn, and cherished anew.
Italy
Local
Rome, local production done by Roman artisans to support local craftmanship and Made in Italy
Mainly urban
It refers to a physical transformation of the built environment (hard investment)
Yes
2025-01-17
No
No
No
As an individual
ByLUDO Ecotech redefines jewelry and fashion by transforming electronic waste into sustainable, handcrafted accessories. It repurposes discarded components like keyboards, cables, and earphones into unique designs, merging aesthetics with environmental responsibility and promoting a circular economy.
Targeting tech enthusiasts, eco-conscious consumers, and the sustainable fashion industry, ByLUDO challenges throwaway culture through upcycling and artisanal techniques. It integrates traditional craftsmanship with modern materials, giving e-waste a second life. The initiative fosters community participation through material collections, workshops, and exhibitions to raise awareness of sustainable design.
ByLUDO has gained international recognition, participating in major exhibitions in Rome, Milan, and Tokyo. It minimizes dependence on new materials, supports responsible business models, and collaborates with Roman artisans to sustain Made in Italy craftsmanship. Partnering with Italian recycling plastic startup, it fosters innovation in sustainable production.
Objectives:
• Reduce E-Waste: Transform discarded electronics into wearable art.
• Raise Awareness: Educate communities on circular economy practices.
• Inspire Change: Demonstrate sustainability, innovation, and aesthetics can coexist.
• Support Local Production: Engage skilled Roman artisans and promote sustainability.
Outcomes category 4:
• Cultural Integration: Combined traditional Japanese techniques with eco-conscious jewelry design.
• Exhibitions & Recognition: Featured in Milan Jewelry Week 2024 and Riscarti Festival.
• Community Engagement: Partnered with recycling centers and Collettivo Moda Consapevole in Rome.
Recent Awards:
• Nov 2024: Winner – Biennale MArteLive (Craft and Design Category).
• Dec 2024: Finalist – Green Product Awards (1,500 participants, 45 countries).
• Jan 2025: Energie per Roma Award for sustainability, leadership and contribution to the city of Rome.
Targeting tech enthusiasts, eco-conscious consumers, and the sustainable fashion industry, ByLUDO challenges throwaway culture through upcycling and artisanal techniques. It integrates traditional craftsmanship with modern materials, giving e-waste a second life. The initiative fosters community participation through material collections, workshops, and exhibitions to raise awareness of sustainable design.
ByLUDO has gained international recognition, participating in major exhibitions in Rome, Milan, and Tokyo. It minimizes dependence on new materials, supports responsible business models, and collaborates with Roman artisans to sustain Made in Italy craftsmanship. Partnering with Italian recycling plastic startup, it fosters innovation in sustainable production.
Objectives:
• Reduce E-Waste: Transform discarded electronics into wearable art.
• Raise Awareness: Educate communities on circular economy practices.
• Inspire Change: Demonstrate sustainability, innovation, and aesthetics can coexist.
• Support Local Production: Engage skilled Roman artisans and promote sustainability.
Outcomes category 4:
• Cultural Integration: Combined traditional Japanese techniques with eco-conscious jewelry design.
• Exhibitions & Recognition: Featured in Milan Jewelry Week 2024 and Riscarti Festival.
• Community Engagement: Partnered with recycling centers and Collettivo Moda Consapevole in Rome.
Recent Awards:
• Nov 2024: Winner – Biennale MArteLive (Craft and Design Category).
• Dec 2024: Finalist – Green Product Awards (1,500 participants, 45 countries).
• Jan 2025: Energie per Roma Award for sustainability, leadership and contribution to the city of Rome.
1. Circular Economy
2. Sustainable Fashion
3. E-Waste Upcycling
4. Craftsmanship Innovation
5. Conscious Consumption
ByLUDO embodies sustainability by transforming e-waste into jewelry, effectively minimizing landfill waste while reducing the demand for newly extracted raw materials. The project sources discarded electronics through partnerships with recycling centers, businesses, and community engagement initiatives, fostering a culture of responsible consumption and material reuse. Its low-waste production model ensures that nearly all collected materials are repurposed, promoting a zero-waste approach.
Incorporating traditional craftsmanship techniques such as kintsugi and mizuhiki and local artisan production ByLUDO extends the life cycle of materials by integrating cultural heritage into contemporary sustainability practices. The initiative contributes to circularity not only by recycling but also by elevating waste into high-value products that redefine luxury. Through thoughtful design and sustainable business practices, ByLUDO encourages both the industry and consumers to reconsider e-waste and embrace alternative production models that prioritize longevity and environmental responsibility.
Sustainability Commitment:
- Upcycling technology to reduce e-waste
- Merging artistic craftsmanship with environmental awareness
- Encouraging thoughtful consumption and minimizing waste
Incorporating traditional craftsmanship techniques such as kintsugi and mizuhiki and local artisan production ByLUDO extends the life cycle of materials by integrating cultural heritage into contemporary sustainability practices. The initiative contributes to circularity not only by recycling but also by elevating waste into high-value products that redefine luxury. Through thoughtful design and sustainable business practices, ByLUDO encourages both the industry and consumers to reconsider e-waste and embrace alternative production models that prioritize longevity and environmental responsibility.
Sustainability Commitment:
- Upcycling technology to reduce e-waste
- Merging artistic craftsmanship with environmental awareness
- Encouraging thoughtful consumption and minimizing waste
ByLUDO Ecotech follows the guiding principle that "Nothing is created, nothing is destroyed, everything is transformed," turning electronic waste into wearable art.
The project challenges the notion that sustainability limits aesthetics by demonstrating that discarded materials can be transformed into elegant, high-quality jewelry. Inspired by history, culture, and architecture, each design reflects a fusion of tradition and innovation, redefining luxury through sustainability.
The "Mottainai" collection exemplifies this philosophy, blending Japanese craft techniques with e-waste elements, reinforcing that discarded materials still hold value. By repurposing electronic components like keyboards, cables, and earphones, ByLUDO reinterprets their purpose, transforming them from technological relics into meaningful, timeless accessories. This creative process not only reduces waste but also encourages a broader cultural shift towards mindful consumption.
ByLUDO’s work resonates beyond the design world, engaging a diverse audience that includes students, tech enthusiasts, and the general public. Its use of obsolete technological elements, such as transforming an old computer mouse ball into a ring, evokes nostalgia while educating younger generations about past innovations. By bridging different eras of technology, the jewelry connects across generations, sparking conversations about sustainability and technological evolution.
Additionally, ByLUDO’s designs achieve a timeless aesthetic that speaks to people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Technology is a universal element of modern life, and by repurposing its remnants, ByLUDO creates art that is both contemporary and accessible. The initiative fosters community participation through exhibitions, workshops, and collaborations, ensuring that sustainability is not just an industry trend but a movement that includes and inspires everyone.
The project challenges the notion that sustainability limits aesthetics by demonstrating that discarded materials can be transformed into elegant, high-quality jewelry. Inspired by history, culture, and architecture, each design reflects a fusion of tradition and innovation, redefining luxury through sustainability.
The "Mottainai" collection exemplifies this philosophy, blending Japanese craft techniques with e-waste elements, reinforcing that discarded materials still hold value. By repurposing electronic components like keyboards, cables, and earphones, ByLUDO reinterprets their purpose, transforming them from technological relics into meaningful, timeless accessories. This creative process not only reduces waste but also encourages a broader cultural shift towards mindful consumption.
ByLUDO’s work resonates beyond the design world, engaging a diverse audience that includes students, tech enthusiasts, and the general public. Its use of obsolete technological elements, such as transforming an old computer mouse ball into a ring, evokes nostalgia while educating younger generations about past innovations. By bridging different eras of technology, the jewelry connects across generations, sparking conversations about sustainability and technological evolution.
Additionally, ByLUDO’s designs achieve a timeless aesthetic that speaks to people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Technology is a universal element of modern life, and by repurposing its remnants, ByLUDO creates art that is both contemporary and accessible. The initiative fosters community participation through exhibitions, workshops, and collaborations, ensuring that sustainability is not just an industry trend but a movement that includes and inspires everyone.
ByLUDO is committed to making sustainable fashion inclusive and accessible to all. It collaborates with local artisans, providing skill development and economic empowerment through upcycling craftsmanship. By fostering community-driven recycling efforts, the initiative transforms waste collection into a collective responsibility, reinforcing sustainability as an inclusive practice that benefits diverse social groups.
Education plays a central role in ByLUDO’s mission. Hands-on workshops encourage participants to create their own eco-tech jewelry, promoting material repurposing and responsible consumption. Collaborations with social enterprises and ethical production networks strengthen alternative business models that prioritize sustainability, affordability, and accessibility.
ByLUDO’s jewelry is gender-neutral, designed for individuals who seek stylish, innovative, and sustainable fashion. Rings are adjustable, and necklace sizes are carefully considered to accommodate diverse wearers, reinforcing inclusivity in both form and function. Through this approach, ByLUDO ensures that sustainability is not just a privilege but a movement that everyone can engage with and benefit from.
Education plays a central role in ByLUDO’s mission. Hands-on workshops encourage participants to create their own eco-tech jewelry, promoting material repurposing and responsible consumption. Collaborations with social enterprises and ethical production networks strengthen alternative business models that prioritize sustainability, affordability, and accessibility.
ByLUDO’s jewelry is gender-neutral, designed for individuals who seek stylish, innovative, and sustainable fashion. Rings are adjustable, and necklace sizes are carefully considered to accommodate diverse wearers, reinforcing inclusivity in both form and function. Through this approach, ByLUDO ensures that sustainability is not just a privilege but a movement that everyone can engage with and benefit from.
ByLUDO actively involves communities in sustainability efforts through e-waste collection drives, upcycling workshops, and public exhibitions. These initiatives encourage individuals to contribute to waste reduction while fostering creativity and environmental responsibility. ByLUDO empowers citizens to rethink their relationship with waste, embedding circular economy practices into everyday life.
Through collaborations with educational institutions and sustainability advocates, ByLUDO ensures that both younger and older generations engage with sustainability principles. Its exhibitions serve as interactive platforms where visitors witness the transformation of discarded electronics into artistic jewelry, providing tangible solutions to sustainability challenges.
As a core member of Collettivo Moda Consapevole in Rome, ByLUDO collaborates with local sustainable brands, upcyclers, and social tailoring workshops to promote ethical fashion. Together, they organize events and educational initiatives on conscious consumption and value of fair labor.
Beyond Rome, ByLUDO has been invited to showcase its work in other Italian cities, participating in sustainability-focused festivals, exhibitions, and fashion catwalks. The project continually seeks national and international opportunities to further its engagement in ethical fashion and expand its mission of promoting sustainability through innovative design.
Through collaborations with educational institutions and sustainability advocates, ByLUDO ensures that both younger and older generations engage with sustainability principles. Its exhibitions serve as interactive platforms where visitors witness the transformation of discarded electronics into artistic jewelry, providing tangible solutions to sustainability challenges.
As a core member of Collettivo Moda Consapevole in Rome, ByLUDO collaborates with local sustainable brands, upcyclers, and social tailoring workshops to promote ethical fashion. Together, they organize events and educational initiatives on conscious consumption and value of fair labor.
Beyond Rome, ByLUDO has been invited to showcase its work in other Italian cities, participating in sustainability-focused festivals, exhibitions, and fashion catwalks. The project continually seeks national and international opportunities to further its engagement in ethical fashion and expand its mission of promoting sustainability through innovative design.
ByLUDO collaborates with stakeholders across multiple levels to advance its sustainability mission. Locally, it partners with artisans, recycling centers, and small businesses to support responsible material sourcing and sustainable production.
A key partnership is with Derrick Jones Studio, a sustainable retail space that supports local designers and artists. Together, they developed a new multifunctional fashion accessory that merges ByLUDO’s philosophy with Derrick Jones Studio’s design. They are also planning together with other local designers a sustainable fashion show to promote cultural engagement in Monteverde, a district of Rome.
On a national scale, ByLUDO collaborates with eco-conscious brands and innovators, such as Plastiz, an Italian startup specializing in recycling plastics into high-quality sheets and bars for interior design. This partnership is driving the development of ByLUDO’s pochette collection, merging expertise to create a sustainable, aesthetically refined product.
At the European level, ByLUDO has been recognized for its contributions to circular fashion, receiving a nomination from the Green Product Award from Germany, which honours innovation, design, and sustainability. The initiative is expanding its collaborations with circular economy organizations and sustainability policymakers.
Internationally, ByLUDO has engaged with creative communities in Tokyo, collaborating with artists, architects, and photographers. Exhibiting at Jinny Street Gallery, Untitled Gallery, and Haco Gallery, ByLUDO has shared its work with Japanese audiences, furthering discussions on sustainable design and upcycling in a global context.
ByLUDO’s multi-level engagement strengthens its mission, fostering an ongoing exchange of knowledge, resources, and sustainable innovations to drive the transition toward circular industry models.
A key partnership is with Derrick Jones Studio, a sustainable retail space that supports local designers and artists. Together, they developed a new multifunctional fashion accessory that merges ByLUDO’s philosophy with Derrick Jones Studio’s design. They are also planning together with other local designers a sustainable fashion show to promote cultural engagement in Monteverde, a district of Rome.
On a national scale, ByLUDO collaborates with eco-conscious brands and innovators, such as Plastiz, an Italian startup specializing in recycling plastics into high-quality sheets and bars for interior design. This partnership is driving the development of ByLUDO’s pochette collection, merging expertise to create a sustainable, aesthetically refined product.
At the European level, ByLUDO has been recognized for its contributions to circular fashion, receiving a nomination from the Green Product Award from Germany, which honours innovation, design, and sustainability. The initiative is expanding its collaborations with circular economy organizations and sustainability policymakers.
Internationally, ByLUDO has engaged with creative communities in Tokyo, collaborating with artists, architects, and photographers. Exhibiting at Jinny Street Gallery, Untitled Gallery, and Haco Gallery, ByLUDO has shared its work with Japanese audiences, furthering discussions on sustainable design and upcycling in a global context.
ByLUDO’s multi-level engagement strengthens its mission, fostering an ongoing exchange of knowledge, resources, and sustainable innovations to drive the transition toward circular industry models.
ByLUDO integrates expertise from fashion, design, technology, and traditional craftsmanship to foster a holistic approach to sustainability. By bridging creative and technical disciplines, the initiative promotes collaboration between artisans, sustainability advocates, and industry stakeholders, ensuring e-waste solutions remain innovative and adaptable.
A core aspect of ByLUDO’s process is continuous exchange during the prototyping phase, working closely with local artisans to refine techniques while preserving design integrity.
The initiative balances sustainability and production feasibility by:
• Engaging in iterative prototyping with artisans to develop efficient production methods.
• Ensuring designs maintain their core values while adapting to scalable processes.
• Testing products over time and refining them based on feedback from the public and retailers.
• Collaborating with specialists in CNC prototyping, thermoforming, and laser cutting for product innovation.
• Adjusting designs to optimize labor costs and market competitiveness.
• Learning communication strategies and developing campaigns with social media managers.
• Partnering with professional photographers for creative editorial shoots that enhance storytelling.
By incorporating industry insights, and traditional craftsmanship, ByLUDO demonstrates how sustainability can be approached from multiple perspectives. This cross-sector collaboration highlights the importance of adaptability and innovation in tackling environmental challenges while ensuring upcycled design remains both practical and desirable.
A core aspect of ByLUDO’s process is continuous exchange during the prototyping phase, working closely with local artisans to refine techniques while preserving design integrity.
The initiative balances sustainability and production feasibility by:
• Engaging in iterative prototyping with artisans to develop efficient production methods.
• Ensuring designs maintain their core values while adapting to scalable processes.
• Testing products over time and refining them based on feedback from the public and retailers.
• Collaborating with specialists in CNC prototyping, thermoforming, and laser cutting for product innovation.
• Adjusting designs to optimize labor costs and market competitiveness.
• Learning communication strategies and developing campaigns with social media managers.
• Partnering with professional photographers for creative editorial shoots that enhance storytelling.
By incorporating industry insights, and traditional craftsmanship, ByLUDO demonstrates how sustainability can be approached from multiple perspectives. This cross-sector collaboration highlights the importance of adaptability and innovation in tackling environmental challenges while ensuring upcycled design remains both practical and desirable.
ByLUDO disrupts conventional jewelry practices by adopting a zero-waste approach, transforming discarded electronic components into high-end, artistic accessories. Unlike mainstream brands that rely on resource-intensive production, ByLUDO prioritizes handcrafted techniques that preserve material integrity while minimizing environmental impact.
With rapid technological advancements leading to excessive electronic waste, countless unused devices accumulate in drawers and landfills. ByLUDO taps into this overlooked resource, reimagining cables, earphones, and keyboards as striking, wearable pieces that merge sustainability with style.
Each Ecotech bijoux creation challenges the throwaway culture by demonstrating that discarded technology holds artistic and functional potential. These pieces are not just accessories but visual statements of environmental consciousness, encouraging consumers to rethink waste and embrace mindful consumption.
By integrating responsible production practices, upcycling electronic waste, and applying meticulous craftsmanship, ByLUDO reshapes the conversation around sustainability. The initiative showcases that eco-friendly fashion is not just a niche market but a revolutionary movement that merges aesthetics with ethics, proving that sustainability is both an artistic expression and a pressing necessity.
With rapid technological advancements leading to excessive electronic waste, countless unused devices accumulate in drawers and landfills. ByLUDO taps into this overlooked resource, reimagining cables, earphones, and keyboards as striking, wearable pieces that merge sustainability with style.
Each Ecotech bijoux creation challenges the throwaway culture by demonstrating that discarded technology holds artistic and functional potential. These pieces are not just accessories but visual statements of environmental consciousness, encouraging consumers to rethink waste and embrace mindful consumption.
By integrating responsible production practices, upcycling electronic waste, and applying meticulous craftsmanship, ByLUDO reshapes the conversation around sustainability. The initiative showcases that eco-friendly fashion is not just a niche market but a revolutionary movement that merges aesthetics with ethics, proving that sustainability is both an artistic expression and a pressing necessity.
ByLUDO follows a structured methodology that includes material collection, sorting, design innovation, artisanal crafting, and community engagement. Collaborating with recycling organizations ensures a steady supply of materials while promoting responsible disposal. Each jewelry piece undergoes an experimental design phase, where upcycling techniques are explored and refined.
The primary inspiration for the collections comes from the materials themselves—the electronic components at disposal and their intrinsic properties. The research has led the designer to explore various ways to recycle and reinterpret keyboard parts and other electronic waste. We often overlook the complexity of the devices we use daily, unaware of how many internal components can be transformed and revitalized.
ByLUDO’s design philosophy is rooted in an in-depth study of material qualities, reimagining them into wearable objects. Each component is reinvented, given new life, and imbued with meaning.
Because ecotech bijoux are both innovative and volumetric, byLUDO created a specific a display strategy that adapts to gallery showcases while maintaining sustainability values through the use of paper and cardboard elements. Each collection piece is typically presented in three formats: as raw, unused material; as transformed artistic jewelry; and as reinterpreted photography. This progression allows visitors to witness the full transformation of the components, revealing the creative potential and artistic expression of reuse.
Public engagement is further reinforced through interactive workshops, where participants explore the upcycling process and contribute to sustainability efforts. ByLUDO’s approach goes beyond creating tangible products—it fosters a mindset shift toward waste reduction and circular design.
The primary inspiration for the collections comes from the materials themselves—the electronic components at disposal and their intrinsic properties. The research has led the designer to explore various ways to recycle and reinterpret keyboard parts and other electronic waste. We often overlook the complexity of the devices we use daily, unaware of how many internal components can be transformed and revitalized.
ByLUDO’s design philosophy is rooted in an in-depth study of material qualities, reimagining them into wearable objects. Each component is reinvented, given new life, and imbued with meaning.
Because ecotech bijoux are both innovative and volumetric, byLUDO created a specific a display strategy that adapts to gallery showcases while maintaining sustainability values through the use of paper and cardboard elements. Each collection piece is typically presented in three formats: as raw, unused material; as transformed artistic jewelry; and as reinterpreted photography. This progression allows visitors to witness the full transformation of the components, revealing the creative potential and artistic expression of reuse.
Public engagement is further reinforced through interactive workshops, where participants explore the upcycling process and contribute to sustainability efforts. ByLUDO’s approach goes beyond creating tangible products—it fosters a mindset shift toward waste reduction and circular design.
ByLUDO’s model is adaptable to urban areas with high e-waste generation, particularly in cities with sustainability initiatives. Its methodology can extend beyond jewelry into industries like interior design, and textiles, art installations proving that e-waste upcycling is viable across multiple sectors.
By providing a scalable and flexible blueprint, ByLUDO serves as a model that can inspire similar initiatives globally, reinforcing the transition to a circular economy. Partnerships with recyclers, fashion brands, and sustainability advocates can expand its impact. Educational programs and workshops in schools, universities, and maker spaces encourage a new generation of eco-conscious designers and consumers. Training artisans in upcycling techniques preserves craftsmanship while creating employment and promoting waste reduction.
Cities with strong sustainability policies offer ideal conditions for replication. Tech hubs like Silicon Valley, Tokyo, and Berlin provide a steady supply of discarded electronics, while fashion capitals such as Paris, Milan, and London value sustainable innovation. Urban centers with circular economy initiatives actively support waste reduction, creating further opportunities for ByLUDO’s expansion.
Successful replication requires securing partnerships with e-waste collection points and recycling centers to ensure a reliable material supply. Community engagement through workshops and local collection programs encourages participation, as many households store unused electronics. Merging traditional craftsmanship with modern sustainability methods enhances both cultural and environmental impact, allowing the model to adapt to various urban settings.
By providing a scalable and flexible blueprint, ByLUDO serves as a model that can inspire similar initiatives globally, reinforcing the transition to a circular economy. Partnerships with recyclers, fashion brands, and sustainability advocates can expand its impact. Educational programs and workshops in schools, universities, and maker spaces encourage a new generation of eco-conscious designers and consumers. Training artisans in upcycling techniques preserves craftsmanship while creating employment and promoting waste reduction.
Cities with strong sustainability policies offer ideal conditions for replication. Tech hubs like Silicon Valley, Tokyo, and Berlin provide a steady supply of discarded electronics, while fashion capitals such as Paris, Milan, and London value sustainable innovation. Urban centers with circular economy initiatives actively support waste reduction, creating further opportunities for ByLUDO’s expansion.
Successful replication requires securing partnerships with e-waste collection points and recycling centers to ensure a reliable material supply. Community engagement through workshops and local collection programs encourages participation, as many households store unused electronics. Merging traditional craftsmanship with modern sustainability methods enhances both cultural and environmental impact, allowing the model to adapt to various urban settings.
ByLUDO tackles the pressing issue of electronic waste, one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally. Rapid technological advancements lead to frequent product obsolescence, causing millions of discarded devices to end up in landfills, which include plastics and metals. This growing crisis poses severe environmental and health risks. By transforming e-waste into wearable art, ByLUDO offers a tangible, locally driven solution to a global problem.
Key challenges include:
• Escalating E-Waste Accumulation – The fast turnover of electronic devices results in massive waste, with many discarded items never properly recycled.
• Lack of Consumer Awareness – Many people remain unaware of the environmental impact of their discarded electronics, reinforcing a throwaway culture.
ByLUDO fosters behavioral change by encouraging responsible consumption and shifting perceptions of waste from disposable to reusable. Through creative reuse, the project challenges conventional notions of material value, promoting sustainability within the fashion and design industries.
ByLUDO’s approach aligns with circular economy principles, particularly the EU’s Green Deal, by demonstrating how discarded materials can be reintegrated into new value chains. Educational workshops and exhibitions further reinforce awareness of resource scarcity and the need for material longevity. This impact extends beyond jewelry, contributing to broader sustainability discussions and encouraging systemic change.
Key challenges include:
• Escalating E-Waste Accumulation – The fast turnover of electronic devices results in massive waste, with many discarded items never properly recycled.
• Lack of Consumer Awareness – Many people remain unaware of the environmental impact of their discarded electronics, reinforcing a throwaway culture.
ByLUDO fosters behavioral change by encouraging responsible consumption and shifting perceptions of waste from disposable to reusable. Through creative reuse, the project challenges conventional notions of material value, promoting sustainability within the fashion and design industries.
ByLUDO’s approach aligns with circular economy principles, particularly the EU’s Green Deal, by demonstrating how discarded materials can be reintegrated into new value chains. Educational workshops and exhibitions further reinforce awareness of resource scarcity and the need for material longevity. This impact extends beyond jewelry, contributing to broader sustainability discussions and encouraging systemic change.
ByLUDO has repurposed around 100 kg of e-waste into jewelry, fashion accessories and art installations reducing landfill contributions while promoting sustainable fashion. Through exhibitions, workshops, and collaborations, the initiative has engaged over 2,000 individuals, raising awareness of upcycling and circular design.
Participation in major events such as Milan Jewelry Week and the Riscarti Festival has strengthened ByLUDO’s credibility in the sustainability space. The initiative has also received multiple awards, including finalist recognition in the Green Product Award and the Energie per Roma Award for contributions to circular fashion.
Beyond direct beneficiaries, ByLUDO’s impact extends to recycling centers, artisans, and consumers embracing sustainable fashion. Artisans benefit from job opportunities, while electronic shops and offices contribute materials for repurposing. Designers and workshop participants gain valuable insights into circular fashion, reinforcing responsible consumption.
ByLUDO’s measurable impact includes sourcing 80% of materials from upcycled electronics and actively reducing landfill waste by transforming discarded components into wearable art. The initiative fosters a cultural shift toward upcycling, proving that sustainability and creativity can coexist in fashion.
With a scalable model adaptable to cities with high e-waste production, ByLUDO aims to expand through partnerships with tech industries and eco-conscious brands.
Looking ahead, ByLUDO seeks to raise awareness of technological pollution while building an international community of "ecotechers"—individuals united by a passion for experimental and sustainable design.
A key ambition is to establish ByLUDO LAB, a creative hub dedicated to sustainable reuse. More than just a workshop, it will serve as a center for training, material collection, and collaborative innovation.
Participation in major events such as Milan Jewelry Week and the Riscarti Festival has strengthened ByLUDO’s credibility in the sustainability space. The initiative has also received multiple awards, including finalist recognition in the Green Product Award and the Energie per Roma Award for contributions to circular fashion.
Beyond direct beneficiaries, ByLUDO’s impact extends to recycling centers, artisans, and consumers embracing sustainable fashion. Artisans benefit from job opportunities, while electronic shops and offices contribute materials for repurposing. Designers and workshop participants gain valuable insights into circular fashion, reinforcing responsible consumption.
ByLUDO’s measurable impact includes sourcing 80% of materials from upcycled electronics and actively reducing landfill waste by transforming discarded components into wearable art. The initiative fosters a cultural shift toward upcycling, proving that sustainability and creativity can coexist in fashion.
With a scalable model adaptable to cities with high e-waste production, ByLUDO aims to expand through partnerships with tech industries and eco-conscious brands.
Looking ahead, ByLUDO seeks to raise awareness of technological pollution while building an international community of "ecotechers"—individuals united by a passion for experimental and sustainable design.
A key ambition is to establish ByLUDO LAB, a creative hub dedicated to sustainable reuse. More than just a workshop, it will serve as a center for training, material collection, and collaborative innovation.
