All competitors have the option to enter in either the logo competition or BIN competition or both.

LOGO DESIGN

Competitors are encouraged to incorporate some form of electronic imagery in their E-waste logo.  Logos can be of any size as long as they fit on an 11X17 (279mm x 432mm or A3 board).
For the first round of submissions we ask that your logo be saved out in .jpg format with a maximum file size of 4MB resolution should be at *72dpi.  We may ask for a vector image and/or high-resolution image during the jury deliberation phase and for publication. Please have your logo ready to be submitted in a timely fashion in these formats if asked.

ELECTRONIC WASTE BIN DESIGN

Competitors are urged to be as creative as possible while recognizing the need for security, durability, efficient use of space, and taking into consideration size constraints, maintenance and available technology. Designs can be presented in either 2D or in 3D, and sketches are acceptable.
For the first round of submissions you will have the ability to upload two (2) 11X17 (279mm x 432mm or A3) boards in .jpg format.  The maximum file size per jpeg should not exceed 4MB resolution should be *72dpi. We may ask for a vector image and/or high-resolution image during the jury deliberation phase and for publication. Please have your Bin designs ready to be submitted in a timely fashion in these formats if asked.
Physical models and renderings (including videos) may be requested by the jury and/or competition committee for presentation, but will not be accepted in the first submission phase.

Design considerations:

1. Security: E-waste items disposed into the BIN should be protected from theft and/or tampering.
2. Size: The BIN may hold items as small as batteries and as large as televisions, but should be able to fit through a doorway for easy transport.
3. Maintenance: The BIN’s contents should be easily removable by e-cycling companies.
4. Durability: The BIN must be durable enough to handle heavy items and frequent emptying, and general weather conditions.
5. Space: The BIN may be placed in buildings and/or outdoors.  In your design summary you can describe how the BIN would be integrated into a new or existing space.
6. Technology: Competitors are also strongly encouraged to be creative as possible in terms of integrating technologies into the physical BIN.

Materials:
Designs should be resistant to corrosion produced by water and potentially leaky batteries.
All elements must be composed of materials that are non-combustible and all finishes should be non-flammable. Competitors are also encouraged to incorporate environmentally sustainable materials.

Project Summaries:
Please write a summary of no more than 250 words to describe your design, including its merits and the overall concept.

Incentives:
You’ll be given a separate space to brainstorm ways to encourage people to USE the logo and to better encourage e-cycling.

For further questions or inquires please email us at: helpme@4thbin.org

* All submissions will be first reviewed digitally