On October 5, 2025 (Beijing Time), The Earthshot Prize, initiated by Prince William of the United Kingdom, announced the list of 2025 Global Top 15 Shortlisted Candidates. As the official nominator of this prize, Bluetech Clean Air Alliance (BCAA) is proud to share that its nominated candidate—ATRenew (Aihuishou) —has secured a spot in the Global Top 15. ATRenew (Aihuishou) will attend the final awards ceremony to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November 2025.
The solution for which ATRenew (Aihuishou) is shortlisted primarily addresses the pressing issue of electronic waste (e-waste). According to statistics, the global generation of e-waste is projected to rise to 82 million metric tons per year by 2030. ATRenew (Aihuishou) is committed to extending the lifespan of consumer electronics through recycling and circular utilization, thereby reducing carbon emissions and environmental pollution in the consumption sector.
The Earthshot Prize was co-founded by Prince William of the United Kingdom and The Royal Foundation in October 2020, and officially launched a global call for green solutions in 2021. As a globally prestigious environmental award, it is known as the "Oscars of Environmental Protection". Its establishment aims to inspire human action and change, uniting efforts to restore the Earth’s ecology over the next decade.
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