Some tools are often thrown away without any possibility of recycling or reuse; this is particularly true of gardening tools, such as electric or gas-powered ones. So how can we increase the reuse rate? How can we avoid throwing tools away when they no longer work? That is the goal of the “Restart Outillage” call for projects, promoted by CRESS in Martinique.
Recycle Tools
The Restart Outillage call for projects aims to promote the reuse of certain tools or DIY items. These tools may be electric or gas-powered. «The goal: to accelerate the development of concrete solutions to generate an additional 500 metric tons of reused tools!» states the CRESS of Martinique.
The goal is to improve recycling of these types of products by focusing on three areas:
- «Expanding access to this resource,» in the words of the CRESS of Martinique, by facilitating «donations» or by strengthening «partnerships with social and solidarity economy stakeholders»
- «Professionalizing repair and reuse» by supporting «the creation or expansion of workshops, the purchase of equipment, staff training, resale spaces, and traceability tools»
- Finally, the goal is to «ensure safety and compliance» by supporting «the processes of diagnosis, repair, quality control, and operational safety.»
How does this call for proposals work?
The call for proposals requires applicants to follow the various steps outlined by the organizers:
- Sign up on the Ecologic platform
- Fill out the application form and submit the required documents
- Receipt of the results, following review of the case file and examination of the supporting documents
- Award for the winner: For selected candidates, this is an opportunity to receive a prize, including a cash award of €50,000.
The CRESS in Martinique is sharing the call for projects with its members and encouraging them to participate. «Do you have a project that gives new life to DIY and gardening tools?» asks the CRESS. «Now is the time to take action!»
The call for proposals is open until July 3, 2026. To apply, click here: https://innovation.ecologic-france.com/fr/challenges/restart-outillage/pages/comment-participer-au-programme?lang=fr
