MUMBAI (India CSR): Envision Energy unveiled India’s first Race Car (Recover-E) that has been created entirely from e-waste at an exclusive event held at The Radio Club, Mumbai. The event was organised in collaboration with EARTHDAY.ORG, themed ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ marked a unique convergence of technology, sustainability, and art.
Symbol of Circularity
The ‘Recover-E’ car acts as a symbol, highlighting the huge potential of turning waste into something valuable. The car is first in India & second globally, has been designed to display circularity in manufacturing and design in addition to highlighting environmental responsibility. Designed & fabricated using e-waste that include including mobile phones, laptops, and tablets; the vehicle not only exemplifies engineering ingenuity but also highlights the pressing need to address the growing burden of e-waste in India.
Leadership Speaks Vision
RPV Prasad, Managing Director, Envision Energy India, said: “This initiative is an extension of Envision’s commitment to creating a sustainable future. By transforming waste into innovation, we want to highlight that technology and sustainability must coexist. The Recover-E Car is not just a concept but a movement towards greener solutions for tomorrow.”
Innovation Meets Sustainability
“This initiative acts as a bold statement by Envision to highlight its commitment towards a sustainable future. The Recover-E car is a symbolic representation of the growing problem of e-waste and how it can be tackled. It’s a reminder that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand, and that we all have a role to play in creating a circular future”, added James Mercer, Commercial Director, Envision Racing.
Earth Day Connection
Karuna Singh, Regional Director Asia, EARTHDAY.ORG, said, “Earth Day 2025 marks the 55th anniversary of a movement that has empowered global environmental action. This year’s theme, ‘Our Power, Our Planet™,’ underscores the urgent need to transition to clean energy and circular practices. Envision Energy’s Recover-E Car, made entirely from e-waste, exemplifies the spirit of this theme — it is proof that innovation can turn today’s waste into tomorrow’s solutions.”
Voices of Change
The launch event featured a dynamic panel discussion on the intersection of energy, sustainability, and artistic expression, bringing together thought leaders and influencers. Key speakers included Arushi Nishank, celebrated Kathak dancer, actor, film producer and environmentalist; Bauddhayan Mukherji, National Award Winner, Cannes Lion Winner, Filmmaker and Producer; Vinay Jain, Indian film, and television actor; Kounteya Sinha, Multi Award winning international journalist & photographer and Shreya Ghodawat, renowned sustainability strategist. Their insights underscored the role of environmental storytelling and community engagement in achieving climate action goals.
Adding a creative dimension to the evening, multi-instrumentalist and singer & songwriter Prajna Dutta delivered a live performance, reinforcing the theme through music that celebrated harmony between humanity and nature. The overwhelming response from stakeholders across industries reflected a shared urgency for solutions that are both innovative and sustainable. With this unveiling, Envision Energy continues to reinforce its position as a catalyst in India’s green transformation, extending its impact beyond renewable energy to creative climate-conscious initiatives that inspire change.
(India CSR)
