Circular11 converts low-grade plastic waste into low-carbon building materials and outdoor products using composite and biocomposite technology, along with machine learning for optimal material formulation. This process addresses the issue of contaminated plastics, which often end up in landfills or incineration, by creating a sustainable supply chain that promotes circular economies and quantifiable carbon savings.
Funding
$750K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Contaminated and mixed plastic waste often ends up in landfills or incinerators due to the limitations of traditional recycling processes. This results in environmental pollution and loss of valuable resources. The construction and estates sectors also face a growing demand for sustainable, low-carbon materials as timber supplies become strained and preservative treatments are phased out.
Solution
Circular11 addresses these challenges by converting low-grade, waste-bound plastics into durable, low-carbon building materials and outdoor products. The company utilizes composite and biocomposite technology, enhanced by machine learning, to optimize material formulations for diverse waste streams. This process diverts plastics from incineration and landfills, creating a circular supply chain with quantifiable carbon savings. Circular11's end-to-end circularity ensures full traceability, from waste collection to product manufacturing, and offers products with a minimum ten-year guarantee, significantly outlasting timber alternatives.
Target Audience
Circular11 serves construction companies, landscaping businesses, local councils, and households seeking sustainable, durable, and low-maintenance alternatives to traditional building materials and outdoor products.
Features
- Proprietary material science and machine-learning algorithms for optimal formulation of mixed plastic waste
- End-to-end manufacturing process, from recycling and extrusion to product creation, ensuring full oversight and circularity
- Digital operating system to track plastic streams, carbon usage, and carbon diversion for each product
- Durable plastic lumber created through extrusion, suitable for outdoor use
- Product range includes seating, landscaping elements, and fencing
- Bespoke product design and manufacturing for specialized projects
- Products are weather-resistant, maintenance-free, and splinter-free
- Recycling service for end-of-life products, ensuring continuous material reuse