All videos

This racing car is built entirely out of electronic waste

It’s made from discarded phones, disposable vapes and old circuit boards. It’s called the Recover-E Car. It’s life-size and fully driveable . It was designed by British artist Liam Hopkins in collaboration with motorsports team Envision Racing to highlight the growing problem of e-waste.

Topics:
Circular Economy
Share:
World Economic Forum logo

Forum Stories newsletter

Bringing you weekly curated insights and analysis on the global issues that matter.

Subscribe today

More on Circular Economy
See all

Why recycling EV batteries is an industrial opportunity, not a waste challenge

Aleix Nogués I Grau and Clemence Schmid

June 16, 2026

As space and biotechnology research converge, here's how it affects life on Earth

About us

Engage with us

Quick links

Language editions

Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Sitemap

© 2026 World Economic Forum