News & Updates

Latest achievements and community events from ReMatter

July 2025

🏆 CHSSI Competition Success

ReMatter wins Overall Second Place and First Place in Online Division at China High School Social Innovation Competition, receiving 2,000 RMB grant support...
June 2025

🌱 Upcycle Market Success

Partnership with Wootopia and NBBK Handmade Collective brings over 1,000 visitors to sustainable market at Ningbo Mixc Mall...

🏆 ReMatter Wins Overall Second Place and First Place in the Online Division at CHSSI!

We are thrilled to announce that ReMatter, our student-founded non-profit organization, has been awarded Overall Second Place and First Place in the Online Division at the inaugural China High School Social Innovation Competition and Incubation Camp (CHSSI)! 🌱

Out of over 100 student-led social impact projects, we are honored to be recognized among the top 8 finalists and even more thrilled to stand on the podium in this national competition. This award not only affirms our vision for sustainable waste transformation but also encourages us to push forward with greater determination.

🎉 Competition Achievements

🥈 Overall Second Place🥇 First Place Online Division💰 2,000 RMB Grant Award

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the CHSSI organizers, judges, and mentors for the valuable feedback and inspiring mentorship throughout the incubation process. The sessions with professionals in finance, law, and entrepreneurship truly helped us refine our project for future impact.

We're also proud to share that ReMatter has been selected as one of the three teams to receive CHSSI Fund Grant Support, with a funding award of 2,000 RMB. This grant will support the next stage of our project's development and help us bring our ideas closer to real-world impact.

"To all the incredible teams we met during this journey — your ideas and energy were inspiring. Let's keep building a better future, together. Onward and upward! 💚"

— The ReMatter Team

This recognition marks a significant milestone in ReMatter's journey to transform how we think about waste and sustainability. The competition provided invaluable exposure to innovative approaches from students across China, and we're excited to implement the insights gained from this experience into our future initiatives.

The funding will enable us to expand our educational programs, develop new sustainable material solutions, and reach more communities with our message of environmental responsibility. Stay tuned for exciting updates as we continue to grow and make a greater impact!

Rematter Teams Up with Wootopia and NBBK Handmade Collective to Host "Upcycle Market" at Ningbo Mixc Mall, Drawing Over 1,000 Visitors

In June 2025, sustainability-focused nonprofit Rematter partnered with local pet store Wootopia and the NBBK Handmade Collective to host a creative and eco-conscious "Upcycle Market" at Ningbo Mixc Mall. The event attracted over 1,000 visitors, transforming the mall into a lively showcase of sustainable living and creative reuse.

The market focused on the theme of "waste rebirth", presenting a variety of handcrafted items made entirely from surplus and discarded fabrics. Among the featured items were tote bags, keychains, pet bandanas, pencil cases, and pen holders, each demonstrating the potential of giving new life to what many consider trash.

Upcycle Market Event - Handcrafted Items Display
Upcycle Market Event - Visitors Exploring Booths
Upcycle Market Event - Sustainable Products

One of the most popular experiences at the Rematter booth invited visitors to create their own coffee-scented sachets. Using a mix of repurposed fabric and used coffee grounds, participants could fill and seal their own sachets on the spot—turning waste into something both fragrant and functional. The activity not only highlighted the creative possibilities of upcycling, but also gave people a hands-on, personal connection to sustainability.

Coffee-Scented Sachets Activity
Visitors Creating Sachets

"Our goal is to show that waste is just unused material with untapped potential. By making something yourself—especially from what others might throw away—you begin to see the value in things we usually overlook."

— Yuhan Wang, Rematter Founder

Wootopia added a playful twist to the market with pet accessories made from upcycled fabrics, while the NBBK Handmade Collective brought their craftsmanship and design expertise, contributing unique handmade items rooted in environmental responsibility.

With more than a thousand visitors stopping by, the Upcycle Market successfully brought together families, young creators, pet lovers, and eco-enthusiasts for a weekend of inspiration and awareness. The event underscored how sustainability can be fun, creative, and deeply personal.

As more communities explore solutions to environmental challenges, Rematter and its partners are lighting the way—turning waste into wonder, and ideas into action.

Upcycle Market Event - Community Gathering