ReUSE Revamp™ — Sustainability, Empowerment & Innovation in Action
ReUSE Revamp™ is a social enterprise founded in 2023 by Francois Mark with a mission to transform e-waste into affordable digital access for communities across Mauritius and Rodrigues. More than an initiative, it is a movement redefining how we use, reuse, and value technology—built at the intersection of sustainability, circular economy practices, and community empowerment.
ReUSE Revamp™ is also the first Mauritian company to join the global 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy movement, a coalition committed to ensuring that all electricity demand worldwide is met with carbon-free energy every hour of every day.
View the full list of global signatories here: https://gocarbonfree247.com/our-signatories/
Our Journey
We officially launched in September 2023, with our first major milestone—the Kitstart Roadshow—collecting over 100 laptops from communities in December 2023.
Since then, we have collected 500+ devices island-wide through community drives, partnerships, and direct donations. Many of these devices have been repaired, upgraded, and redistributed to schools, NGOs, and students in need, supporting digital inclusion and reducing e-waste.
In 2024, we expanded through national awareness campaigns, hands-on repair training, and pilot programs driving sustainable, community-led tech adoption.
What We Do
We collect used and damaged laptops, printers, and other electronic equipment. Each device undergoes a structured refurbishment process:
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diagnosis & testing
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hardware repair or upgrades
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secure data wiping (with disk replacement when needed)
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rigorous quality testing before redistribution
Our operations follow the 7Rs of Sustainable Tech:
Repair, Refurbish, ReUSE, Redistribute, Repurpose, Recycle, Revamp.
Our focus on laptops maximizes educational and economic impact—unlocking access to online learning, employability, creative tools, AI literacy, and empowerment.
Our Mission & Global Alignment
We align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Mauritius Digital Blueprint (Pillar 4) by advancing:
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SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production
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SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities
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SDG 4 – Quality Education
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SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy
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SDG 13, 14, 15 – Climate & Environmental Protection
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SDG 17 – Partnerships for Sustainable Goals
As a signatory of the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact, we contribute to a global coalition working to:
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accelerate decarbonization of electricity systems
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advance policy, technology, and tools for carbon-free energy
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support SDG7 and global net-zero progress through clean energy adoption
This movement unites governments, companies, NGOs, and institutions aligned toward a carbon-free energy future.
We also maintain strong data-protection standards and lead inclusive tech workshops, repair training, and AI literacy programs—bridging both the digital divide and the AI divide.
STEM, Innovation & Youth Empowerment
As the official coordinator of STEM Racing™ Mauritius, we empower young innovators through hands-on STEM challenges, engineering design, racing technology, sustainability education, and future-skills development.
Driving Impact
Each refurbished device creates meaningful ripple effects:
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students completing online studies
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young adults accessing job opportunities
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NGOs gaining tools for community programs
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reduced landfill waste and emissions
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improved digital participation and resilience
Our mission ensures technology access becomes a right, not a privilege.
Scaling for the Future
From 2025 onward, our circular tech model will expand across Africa, accelerating sustainable digital access, circular economy innovation, and environmental protection at scale.
About the Founder
ReUSE Revamp™ was founded by Francois Mark, a lifelong technology innovator and sustainability advocate whose multimedia work dates back to the early 90s. His belief guides the organization:
“Technology can change lives—when it is accessible to everyone.”
Why ReUSE Revamp™
We are not just reducing e-waste.
We are reshaping futures.
Through circular economy innovation, carbon-free energy alignment, digital access, and community empowerment, we are building a future where technology, sustainability, and opportunity move forward together.
