Reverse logistics has unintentionally harmed the environment and land in modern society. While technological advancements have made life more convenient, they have also overlooked the environmental impact of returns, packaging, and transportation. Historically, post offices pioneered logistics innovations, moving goods using kinetic energy.
My design reimagines the post office as a renewable energy hub within urban reverse logistics. It repurposes returned electronics, urban food waste, and fresh produce into new energy sources. By engaging individuals committed to change, their kinetic energy contributions generate electricity, powering the post office and serving as an energy center for the city.
Moreover, I designed a vertical ramp to facilitate returns, integrating renewable energy systems to store electricity in battery tanks or new power bricks on the facade, created from recycled electronic materials and food waste. People can directly experience the connection between their physical effort and the electricity generated. This visualization fosters awareness of reverse logistics’ environmental impact, inspiring individuals to enhance their physical and mental well-being.
In the future, I believe the post office can serve a crucial role as an urban energy hub, supplying electricity with zero carbon emissions and supporting the expansion of EV traffic systems through reverse logistics.
