• RHYME AND RECYCLE: AN E-WASTE POETRY CHALLENGE

    E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world. By 2040 carbon emissions from the production and use of electronics will reach 14% of total emissions. So, it’s never been more important to find solutions for what the UN has described as a ‘tsunami of e-waste'. The public feel unsure about how to keep tech in use for longer, care for electronic devices, and recycle old tech responsibly. We want a world where young people can care for their tech better and use it #timeaftertime.  

  • Time After Time

    The #TimeAfterTime campaign from Virgin Media O2 and environmental charity Hubbub aims to lead the charge in action on e-waste. This hackathon is organised by Hubbub and Virgin Media O2 for young people with an interest in creative writing to think about ways to view the e-waste problem in a new light - we want you to write out e-waste!

  • The Challenge

    We’d like to see anything that creates conversations on e-waste through poetry, song lyrics or spoken word. If you have a visual or multi-media idea, we’re open to that too – we love surprises!

  • Submit your proposal by 23:59 on November 5th. We’ll reach out to successful entries by November 15th.

    There are cash prizes of £50 for those selected for the e-zine! This competition is open to people aged 18-24, we will ask for proof of age from selected entries.  

    Your submission should fit under one of the following themes and engage and inspire young people to learn about e-waste: 

    • Manufacturing of Tech – reflecting on the global resources and labour it takes to make tech and how easily we forget about these factors when it comes to looking after our electricals. 
    • Consumerism – How many unused electricals do you have in your home? The average household has 21! Consider our relationship with different types of tech and the value we give to different items. 
    • Extending the Lifespan of a Product – Recycling, selling, donating or binning (👎) deciding what to do with our tech isn’t a decision many of us spend time on – how can we highlight this through poetry.   
    • Living in the technology era – Many people see their phone as one of their most important items, it goes with us everywhere and connects us to everyone – until a new model comes along. What does this mean about its value? 
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  • Please note that entries will be seen by campaign funder Virgin Media O2, we will not share their personal details with any external third parties. Our privacy policy can be found here:
    https://hubbub.org.uk/privacy-and-cookies-policy 

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