Re-shuttle

Re-shuttle is a concept that offers a solution for the ecological impact that badminton shuttles entail. The short lifespan of shuttles has a very large impact on the waste mountain that is created, since they are not recyclable. The goal of Re-shuttle is to extend this lifespan and raise awareness of the problem. The user is given the opportunity to repair his own shuttles by means of semi-automatic actions, with participation in several phases of the process.

The device can be divided into three major phases. The first part mainly contains the storage and selection of the shuttles. Users choose whether to restore or completely recycle a particular shuttle. He/she also decides which springs will be replaced. The second phase takes care of the recovery itself. By clamping and positioning the shuttle in the right places, the different parts of the device can be put into operation, so that the difficult actions are taken over. Finally, there is the control phase, in which the user can check whether the flight pattern of the restored shuttle meets the requirements that he himself sets. Small adjustments can always be made if necessary.

Re-shuttle also takes care of recycling the residues. These residues are stored in the device and collected on a regular basis by the connected service. The remains are then distributed to various partners who will reprocess them into raw materials for new products.

Re-shuttle is made available in two ways. Sports clubs can make Re-shuttle available through a lease contract. That way the players of these clubs can use the device when it suits them best. Re-shuttle will also be traded to sports distributors and stringers. They can use the device professionally by repairing shuttles in large quantities. In order to draw attention to Re-shuttle as much as possible, it is therefore important that the device is used as much as possible at tournaments, events, etc.