Circle8 offers a digital platform that simplifies Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance for producers by connecting them with certified recyclers. The platform automates reporting, facilitates the sourcing of recyclable materials, and enables the transparent monetization of recycled outputs and EPR credits.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Producers face complex and evolving Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, requiring significant effort to ensure compliance, source certified recyclers, and manage documentation. This administrative burden diverts resources from core business activities and poses risks of penalties for non-compliance.
Solution
Circle8 provides a digital platform designed to streamline EPR compliance for producers and connect them with a network of certified recyclers. The platform facilitates the sourcing of various recyclable materials, automates reporting processes, and enables the transparent monetization of recycled outputs and EPR credits. By digitizing the entire EPR lifecycle, Circle8 creates a traceable and efficient ecosystem for producers to meet their environmental obligations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes producers, manufacturers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) operating in India who are subject to EPR regulations across various waste streams.
Features
- Digital marketplace for sourcing verified recyclable materials, including plastics, e-waste, batteries, and tyres.
- Automated EPR compliance management, including documentation, reporting, and tracking against Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) mandates.
- Functionality for producers to purchase EPR credits from CPCB-registered recyclers.
- Tools for recyclers to manage their compliance obligations, including uploading certificates and transaction proofs.
- Real-time dashboards for tracking EPR fulfillment status and generating audit-ready reports.
- Secure platform for transparent and traceable transactions across the recycling value chain.
- Support for multiple waste categories as defined by Indian environmental regulations.