Aining Ouyang
REnato lab Chief Operations Officer
Aining Ouyang is the COO of REnato lab. She joined the team in 2016 and has been dedicated to helping businesses achieve resource circulation and carbon reduction. Aining is one of the primary authors of "Circular Design Guidebook for the Electronic, Electrical and Appliance Industries" (2020) and "Circular Economy Guidebook for Manufacturing"(2023). Through her curatorial expertise, Aining has organized multiple exhibitions promoting circular economy and zero waste knowledge. In 2021, she received the New Taipei City Women's Award and was named a Generation T awardee by Tatler Asia. In 2023, she launched "Circular On-site", a new program that helps businesses build sustainable and circular practices through skill development.
Judge’s selections
Circular, Smart, and Fun Prize
re:Mix, the circular kitchen mixer for your own glass jars
Open Funk
E-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in the world, making household electronic products a key focus in terms of the circular economy. While most discussions tend to revolve around large brand manufacturers, initiatives like the re:Mix project explore the potential of every aspect of the product value chain. This includes modular design, material selection, repairs, and even reverse logistics. Additionally, they combine regional production with open-source design, showcasing both creativity and ambition.
DPP Forerunner Prize
MateRe - DPP
new design for digital product passport
digglue. inc
This is a project that combines experimental and systematic potential. When it comes to "circularity," most people overlook that "waste" is just the result, and the "cause" is the "disconnection in the relationship between people and objects." This project leverages technology to rekindle friendly relationships between 'the majority of people' and 'a vast number of objects,' and it also showcases a new concept that is currently underway in the global direction of DPP.
Seeing both the trees and the forest Prize
REWOOD
SUNFAR Biotechnology Co., Ltd.｜REWOOD X DAWOKO
The issue of trees has been a matter of public concern for a long time. However, it is often only superficially understood. What makes the REWOOD project interesting is its comprehensive observation of the entire value chain and the establishment of cooperative relationships at each link. Additionally, trees are not only found in remote mountains but also in cities where most people live. By including street trees and pruned trees on school campuses in the discussion, the project offers a more diverse perspective.
Very good circular partner Prize
MATR
A circular economy mattress solution for hotels
MATR
The MATR project focuses on the demand in the B2B market, which has two advantages: first, it is easier to achieve reverse logistics and recycling; second, the hotel industry uses a significantly larger quantity of mattresses compared to households. Additionally, the project introduces the concept of DPP, making it more feasible to extend the product lifecycle. This is a very interesting and smart approach.
Shopping without a single-use bag Prize
comvey Share-Bag
Reusable packaging bags and an operation system
Comvey. Inc. CEO
The convenience of online shopping and fast consumer culture has made logistics packaging a highly controversial issue. Similar initiatives around the world are attempting to address this concern to some extent. In a society (or market) like Japan, where logistics infrastructure is well-developed, user habits are good, and sustainability awareness is gradually increasing, it is intriguing to see what observations about consumer behavior this project can bring about.