Building an automated calculation tool for the impact of PixMob’s LED Wristband Recycling Programme
CLIENT:
MARKET:
Supply chain
SERVICE:
Bespoke calculator tool
Project Overview:
PixMob specialises in creating immersive lighting experiences for a range of events, from live music to sports games. Their LED wristbands use advanced Infrared and Radio Frequency technology, whilst also embedding principles of sustainability and circularity into their design. Made from recycled plastics, PixMob’s wristbands are supported by a Recycling Program that enables collection, refurbishment and reuse after each event, helping to reduce their environmental impact.
PixMob, best known for their reusable light up wristbands on the Coldplay Music of the Spheres World tour, make wearable tech to enhance audience experiences.
PixMob is a technology that transforms crowds into a living canvas of light using wearable LED devices, like wristbands, that are wirelessly controlled.
The Challenge
With growing demand for sustainability metrics and a need to demonstrate the success of the Recycling Program, PixMob needed a simple, effective way to quantify the environmental impact of the program following each event.
Our Approach
We developed a bespoke Excel calculator tool that quantifies the impact of PixMob’s LED Wristband Recycling Program.
Deliverables:
A calculator that easily automates calculations to quantify the Recycling Program impact and headline figures from specific projects
Hands-on training on tool use for the team
This enables Pixmob to:
Quickly measure sustainability outcomes from events they partner with.
Gather outcomes with ease using readily available project-specific data.
Present headline impact figures to clients to showcase sustainability efforts through the recycling program.
Who led this project?
Name: Izzy Mills
Job title: Sustainability Consultant
Key expertise/credentials: PIEMA REnvP
The Impact
BESPOKE CALCULATOR TOOL
User-friendly Calculator Tool Interface: We built a clear, guided interface for inputting readily available project data.
Automated Calculations: The tool transforms input data into impact metrics, including carbon savings and waste avoided.
Interactive Dashboard: Output metrics are summarised in a visual dashboard to highlight results at a glance.
Hands-on Training: We delivered a user-guide with clear instructions on how to input data and use the tool, as well as hands-on training to ensure a smooth handover of the tool.
The Outcome:
The result is a bespoke tool tailored for PixMob’s internal ownership and use. It allows the PixMob team to input readily available project-specific data and automatically generate sustainability impact metrics for their clients. These metrics can be shared with the event organisers to show the value of PixMob’s Recycling Program offering whilst supporting sustainability storytelling.
“Working with Hope Solutions has enabled us to easily calculate and communicate the sustainability outcomes of our Recycling Program. It adds real value by demonstrating that the program is both credible and impactful, and showcases the benefits of the program to our clients.”
Pauline Rosen, VP Sales & Marketing, Pixmob
Why it matters
As the live events industry faces growing concerns and pressure over environmental impacts, visible and public-facing items like wristbands face more scrutiny. Using sustainable materials in product design, demonstrating responsible end-of-life processes and engaging the audience whilst doing so is vital. With this tool, PixMob can provide their clients with event-specific data to support their own ESG and sustainability reporting, adding credibility and value across the supply chain.