Enactus Memorial placed third in the country!
The 2024 Enactus Canada National Exposition took place from May 14th to 16th, with the Innovation and Impact Challenge presentations held on the first day. Logan Michael Janes, a spirited Computer Engineering student class of 2026, was among those who flew to Toronto on the morning of May 14th with the great hopes.
The Memorial Enactus team was the second runner-up in the Innovation and Impact Challenge with the Project R3D, which adapt plastic waste into 3D printing filament. They also placed third among 40 teams from across the country participated in the competition.
“Our team members were able to watch us compete in the presentation room. Their smiles and enthusiasm gave us the confidence we needed during our performance”, said Logan.
The presentation covered the project's objectives, collaborations with Clean Harbors Initiative and Student Design Hub, the equipment's capacity to recycle 1.6 tonnes of ghost gear annually, and the strategies to drive social impact. These strategies include integrating the pultrusion device into classrooms to enhance recycling awareness, ensuring eco-friendly filament production to meet sustainability needs, and teaming up with local organizations to generate job opportunities for at-risk youth.
“We placed second in the Innovation and Impact Challenge, and our tech team lead, Daniel Kyle Roberts, received the Tech of the Year award. We were excited to share the news with our team members and we also called our R3D project manager, who couldn’t attend, to tell him about our achievement”, said Logan.
For Logan and his team, the recognition was more than just a prize – it was validation, a reaffirmation of their purpose. Project R3D was not merely a project, it was a beacon of change, a testament to their commitment to making the world a better place.
The task was challenging and required extensive planning over a prolonged period. It involved three weekly meetings, focusing on improving, advancing development, and incorporating feedback from the regional competition. Also, they dedicated time to preparing their presentation videos and presentations.
Currently, the group is reviewing feedback from the regional and national competitions to prepare for the 2025 challenges. They are excited to see the other Enactus teams again in Calgary for the national competition.
“Enactus is a great way to enhance our engineering, business, and project management skills, and I look forward to presenting our project again in future competitions”, said Logan.
