Inspiration
E-waste is growing 5x faster than recycling. Most of it isn't neglect from bad materials, it's forgotten drawers and impulse upgrades. We built Crabinet to fix the habit, not the material.
What it does
Crabinet is an all-in-one device manager. Add devices via receipt/photo scan, track lifespan and condition, get care/warranty reminders, and at end-of-life get real options: recycling impact + local disposal steps, or an AI-generated resale listing.
Challenges we ran into
Designing engagement that doesn't rely on daily use. Sourcing credible, simple environmental impact stats. Integrating AI into calculating estimated re-sell values and scanning product details.
What we learned
How e-waste recycling actually works, and how much impact one small habit change can have at a large scale.
What's next for Crabinet
Expand beyond mobile/computing devices to entertainment systems and wearables. Partner with recycling centers and resale marketplaces to make actions one-tap
