The Circular People
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Celebrating circular business ideas from all over the world!
Today's spotlight on the incredible B-corp GoodrCo. is timely as millions of families have lost access to the food they rely on because of the federal shutdown and this administration's refusal to fully release much-needed SNAP funding. Read: circularpeople.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Today's spotlight on the incredible B-corp GoodrCo. is timely as millions of families have lost access to the food they rely on because of the federal shutdown and this administration's refusal to fully release much-needed SNAP funding. Read: circularpeople.substack.com
This is the second company inspired by the humble Indian chai cup. CRIATERRA is bringing a similar innovation into the building environment space, materials that are strong but remain circular and can be easily repurposed into new building materials. circularpeople.substack.com/p/criaterra.
October 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
This is the second company inspired by the humble Indian chai cup. CRIATERRA is bringing a similar innovation into the building environment space, materials that are strong but remain circular and can be easily repurposed into new building materials. circularpeople.substack.com/p/criaterra.
Today, on The Circular People we focus on the Dyeing stage of the circular fashion process. Most conventional dyes tend to be petroleum-based and the dyeing process is incredible water-intensive. Follow along on Substack: circularpeople.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Today, on The Circular People we focus on the Dyeing stage of the circular fashion process. Most conventional dyes tend to be petroleum-based and the dyeing process is incredible water-intensive. Follow along on Substack: circularpeople.substack.com
Pretty exciting to see the trends in circular fashion moving away from cotton and synthetic sources toward more unexpected sources: seaweed from the ocean! Keel Labs is at the forefront of this new surge. Check them! circularpeople.substack.com #circularfashion #circulareconomy #sustainablefashion
October 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Pretty exciting to see the trends in circular fashion moving away from cotton and synthetic sources toward more unexpected sources: seaweed from the ocean! Keel Labs is at the forefront of this new surge. Check them! circularpeople.substack.com #circularfashion #circulareconomy #sustainablefashion
From 🍷 to 👣 — ReCORK gives natural wine corks a second life. Since 2008, they’ve recycled 132M corks and planted 8K+ trees, turning waste into sustainable products like shoe soles and yoga blocks. 🌱♻️ #ReCORK #CircularDesign #Upcycling #Sustainability #EcoInnovation
October 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
From 🍷 to 👣 — ReCORK gives natural wine corks a second life. Since 2008, they’ve recycled 132M corks and planted 8K+ trees, turning waste into sustainable products like shoe soles and yoga blocks. 🌱♻️ #ReCORK #CircularDesign #Upcycling #Sustainability #EcoInnovation
Today, on The Circular People, we featured Loka Markers, Dry- Erase markers designed to break down faster than conventional plastic. Even though reuse and other options are superior, Loka is moving in the right direction! Follow along on Substack: circularpeople.substack.com #circulareconomy
October 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Today, on The Circular People, we featured Loka Markers, Dry- Erase markers designed to break down faster than conventional plastic. Even though reuse and other options are superior, Loka is moving in the right direction! Follow along on Substack: circularpeople.substack.com #circulareconomy
🌱 Meet Shellworks, creators of Vivomer — a compostable alternative to plastic. Made via fermentation, it replaces harmful plastics with packaging that’s functional, beautiful & regenerative. ♻️ 900K+ units replaced & counting. #PlasticFreeFuture #circulareconomy #compostableplastic #bioplastic
September 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
🌱 Meet Shellworks, creators of Vivomer — a compostable alternative to plastic. Made via fermentation, it replaces harmful plastics with packaging that’s functional, beautiful & regenerative. ♻️ 900K+ units replaced & counting. #PlasticFreeFuture #circulareconomy #compostableplastic #bioplastic
Today's deep dive Friday, we focused on companies that are making clothing recycling a reality to achieve circularity in the fashion industry! Follow along on Substack: circularpeople.substack.com #circulareconomy #circularfashion
September 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Today's deep dive Friday, we focused on companies that are making clothing recycling a reality to achieve circularity in the fashion industry! Follow along on Substack: circularpeople.substack.com #circulareconomy #circularfashion
Most chewing gum is made from plastic and doesn’t biodegrade. 🌍
Gumdrop collects used gum and recycles it into Gum-Tec®—a material turned into boots, bins, phone cases & more. ♻️
Smart design for cleaner streets and a circular future. 💗 Read: circularpeople.substack.com #circulareconomy #recycling
Gumdrop collects used gum and recycles it into Gum-Tec®—a material turned into boots, bins, phone cases & more. ♻️
Smart design for cleaner streets and a circular future. 💗 Read: circularpeople.substack.com #circulareconomy #recycling
September 23, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Most chewing gum is made from plastic and doesn’t biodegrade. 🌍
Gumdrop collects used gum and recycles it into Gum-Tec®—a material turned into boots, bins, phone cases & more. ♻️
Smart design for cleaner streets and a circular future. 💗 Read: circularpeople.substack.com #circulareconomy #recycling
Gumdrop collects used gum and recycles it into Gum-Tec®—a material turned into boots, bins, phone cases & more. ♻️
Smart design for cleaner streets and a circular future. 💗 Read: circularpeople.substack.com #circulareconomy #recycling
TULU brings on-demand access to home essentials—like vacuums, printers & tools—right into your building. No clutter, no waste. Just what you need, when you need it. ♻️ Now in 26 cities and growing. Read more: circularpeople.substack.com
#CircularLiving #thecircularpeople #circularpeople
#CircularLiving #thecircularpeople #circularpeople
September 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
TULU brings on-demand access to home essentials—like vacuums, printers & tools—right into your building. No clutter, no waste. Just what you need, when you need it. ♻️ Now in 26 cities and growing. Read more: circularpeople.substack.com
#CircularLiving #thecircularpeople #circularpeople
#CircularLiving #thecircularpeople #circularpeople
Today's Deep Dive Friday, we explore novel agricultural inputs to achieve circularity in fashion: from seaweed to hemp! Check it out below! Check it out at: thecircularpeople.com/2025/08/06/k... or circularpeople.substack.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Today's Deep Dive Friday, we explore novel agricultural inputs to achieve circularity in fashion: from seaweed to hemp! Check it out below! Check it out at: thecircularpeople.com/2025/08/06/k... or circularpeople.substack.com
Inspired by Mumbai’s dabbawalas, DabbaDrop brings zero-waste, plant-based meals to London in reusable tins. Delivered by bike, collected and reused, it’s a circular, carbon-conscious alternative to takeaway—removing 200K+ single-use containers since 2018. #circulareconomy #circulardelivery #reuse
September 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Inspired by Mumbai’s dabbawalas, DabbaDrop brings zero-waste, plant-based meals to London in reusable tins. Delivered by bike, collected and reused, it’s a circular, carbon-conscious alternative to takeaway—removing 200K+ single-use containers since 2018. #circulareconomy #circulardelivery #reuse
Today, on Deep Dive Friday, we look into agri-based upcycled inputs for sourcing in fashion to achieve circularity in fashion. Read more: circularpeople.substack.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Today, on Deep Dive Friday, we look into agri-based upcycled inputs for sourcing in fashion to achieve circularity in fashion. Read more: circularpeople.substack.com
Circularity in fashion- how do they do it? This is the first part of many, where we will go through every stage of the fashion industry, and see how various companies/organizations are incorporating circularity. Today, we focus on sourcing, specifically next-gen bio-based materials. #circularfashion
September 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Circularity in fashion- how do they do it? This is the first part of many, where we will go through every stage of the fashion industry, and see how various companies/organizations are incorporating circularity. Today, we focus on sourcing, specifically next-gen bio-based materials. #circularfashion
Cocoplum, a SF company, that is taking hard-to-recycle prescription bottles and transforming them into beautiful fashion and home accessories. #circulareconomy #upcycling #circularfashion #plasticrecycling #circularbusiness #circularstartup
September 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Cocoplum, a SF company, that is taking hard-to-recycle prescription bottles and transforming them into beautiful fashion and home accessories. #circulareconomy #upcycling #circularfashion #plasticrecycling #circularbusiness #circularstartup
Another example of upcycling, where Biopowder is upcycling agricultural waste like pits, seeds and stones into various additives for the cosmetics, food, construction and other industries! #circulareconomy #upcycling #startups #sustainablebusiness
August 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Another example of upcycling, where Biopowder is upcycling agricultural waste like pits, seeds and stones into various additives for the cosmetics, food, construction and other industries! #circulareconomy #upcycling #startups #sustainablebusiness
Gaeastar makes 3D-printed clay cups that return to the earth—no waste, no guilt. Inspired by Indian chai culture, made in SF, and now piloting with Verve Coffee. Biodegradable in days, made in seconds. ☕🌍 #SustainableDesign #Gaeastar #ZeroWaste
August 18, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Gaeastar makes 3D-printed clay cups that return to the earth—no waste, no guilt. Inspired by Indian chai culture, made in SF, and now piloting with Verve Coffee. Biodegradable in days, made in seconds. ☕🌍 #SustainableDesign #Gaeastar #ZeroWaste
NaturLoop creates Cocoboard®, a biodegradable, formaldehyde-free fiberboard from coconut husks. Targeting furniture & construction, it replaces harmful MDF, reduces wood imports, supports local farmers, and cuts waste—offering a sustainable, healthier material for circular economies.
August 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
NaturLoop creates Cocoboard®, a biodegradable, formaldehyde-free fiberboard from coconut husks. Targeting furniture & construction, it replaces harmful MDF, reduces wood imports, supports local farmers, and cuts waste—offering a sustainable, healthier material for circular economies.
🌿 Meet Beni—your AI-powered sidekick for secondhand fashion! Instantly find pre-loved versions of the clothes you love, saving time, money & the planet. The fashion we need already exists—it’s just waiting to be found. 💚 Video credit: Beni Instagram.
#sustainablefashion #reuse #resale #AIforgood
#sustainablefashion #reuse #resale #AIforgood
August 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
🌿 Meet Beni—your AI-powered sidekick for secondhand fashion! Instantly find pre-loved versions of the clothes you love, saving time, money & the planet. The fashion we need already exists—it’s just waiting to be found. 💚 Video credit: Beni Instagram.
#sustainablefashion #reuse #resale #AIforgood
#sustainablefashion #reuse #resale #AIforgood
Elvis & Kresse, a UK brand, transforms decommissioned fire hoses into sustainable luxury accessories. Once destined for landfill, these durable materials are reimagined into bags, wallets & belts — with 50% of profits donated to charity. Tough, timeless, and built to last. #circulareconomy
July 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Elvis & Kresse, a UK brand, transforms decommissioned fire hoses into sustainable luxury accessories. Once destined for landfill, these durable materials are reimagined into bags, wallets & belts — with 50% of profits donated to charity. Tough, timeless, and built to last. #circulareconomy
🌴 Malai Eco turns coconut waste into durable, compostable vegan leather in Kerala, India. Made with bacterial cellulose, natural fibers & plant dyes—plastic-free, cruelty-free, and circular by design. 🌱 Featured by @thecircularpeople → thecircularpeople.com/2025/06/10/malai-eco #circularleather
July 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🌴 Malai Eco turns coconut waste into durable, compostable vegan leather in Kerala, India. Made with bacterial cellulose, natural fibers & plant dyes—plastic-free, cruelty-free, and circular by design. 🌱 Featured by @thecircularpeople → thecircularpeople.com/2025/06/10/malai-eco #circularleather
Cabinet Health is tackling pharma’s plastic problem with refillable glass bottles and compostable pouches. By building safe, scalable infrastructure for medicine reuse, they’re redesigning a system long dependent on single-use plastic—without compromising safety or convenience. #circular #reuse
July 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
♻️ Meet Resortecs: dissolvable threads + smart ovens = fast, clean garment recycling. No scissors. No waste. Just circular fashion done right.
Brands like H&M & Decathlon are in—are you?
#Resortecs #CircularFashion #SmartStitch #SustainableDesign #circularpeople #clothingrecycling
Brands like H&M & Decathlon are in—are you?
#Resortecs #CircularFashion #SmartStitch #SustainableDesign #circularpeople #clothingrecycling
July 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
♻️ Meet Resortecs: dissolvable threads + smart ovens = fast, clean garment recycling. No scissors. No waste. Just circular fashion done right.
Brands like H&M & Decathlon are in—are you?
#Resortecs #CircularFashion #SmartStitch #SustainableDesign #circularpeople #clothingrecycling
Brands like H&M & Decathlon are in—are you?
#Resortecs #CircularFashion #SmartStitch #SustainableDesign #circularpeople #clothingrecycling
Fluus is the world’s first fully flushable, plastic-free period pad. No microplastics. No landfill. Just plant-based innovation that breaks down like toilet paper. Now available at Boots. #PlasticFreePeriods #Fluus #CircularDesign #ZeroWaste
July 1, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Fluus is the world’s first fully flushable, plastic-free period pad. No microplastics. No landfill. Just plant-based innovation that breaks down like toilet paper. Now available at Boots. #PlasticFreePeriods #Fluus #CircularDesign #ZeroWaste
Glass Half Full turns recycled glass into sand to restore Louisiana’s coastline—powered by local volunteers. 🌊♻️ Over 3M lbs recycled, 1,700+ meters restored. Drop off bottles, volunteer, or spread the word. 💛 #GlassHalfFullNOLA #CircularEconomy #CoastalRestoration #circularbusiness #upcycling
June 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Glass Half Full turns recycled glass into sand to restore Louisiana’s coastline—powered by local volunteers. 🌊♻️ Over 3M lbs recycled, 1,700+ meters restored. Drop off bottles, volunteer, or spread the word. 💛 #GlassHalfFullNOLA #CircularEconomy #CoastalRestoration #circularbusiness #upcycling