Behind the scenes
Get to know the story behind 4057 and learn about where our mission started and where it’s going in the future
Our story
My name is Zoe and I have always valued a more sustainable future where we are not trying to stop the progression of technology but rather ensure that we are taking care of the waste said progression is leaving behind.
In some corner or hidden drawer in the house, we all have a secret stash of old wires, phones, and technology that can no longer be used, but we hold onto it because we are unsure which parts can and cannot be recycled.
These thoughts lead the exploration into how we could raise awareness around e-waste in a way that makes you want to keep scrolling, all the way through to the solutions in NZ local areas, starting with Tauranga!
The mission
Our mission is to connect kiwis living in Tauranga to local solutions while giving them an experience of what their home could one day become if we don’t do something about our e-waste habits now.
Currently, New Zealand is generating around 80,000+ tonnes of e-waste every year, and yet majority of us have nowhere to place it, leaving it in hidden drawers and boxes around our homes.
Therefore, we aim to connect you to local solutions in Tauranga where you can take your e-waste and dispose of it properly.
Values
These values summarise the essence of project 4057 and what we hope to achieve in our local communities through this campaign.
- Ø1Connection
- Ø2Community
- Ø3Sustainability
Get in touch
If you have any questions or are wanting to get your recycling business involved, contact us or see our FAQ’s below for more information.
FAQ’s
Why does e-waste matter?
E-waste is currently the largest growing threat to our environment, and due to the fact the materials used in creating technology cannot be broken down by the environment for a very long time if at all, they sit there and as that grows so does the threat to our environment.
Isn’t e-waste not able to be recycled?
E-waste can not be recycled in the typical way, however, there are companies and businesses who will take e-waste and break it down or send it onto bigger companies overseas who do have the tools to contain it and deal with it properly.
Where can I find my local solutions?
Visit our map found at the top of the screen on the menu and you will be able to see lit up dots on a map of Tauranga, click on them to see the business and general information about them.
Can I get my business involved if it’s small?
We are always on the look out for new and upcoming businesses to include in our campaign, to get involved, email or contact us as shown above.