CirculEgg recycles eggshells by converting them into high-value calcium carbonate powder and shell membrane powder, addressing the significant waste generated from egg production. This process not only reduces environmental impact but also provides sustainable ingredients for various industries, including nutraceuticals and cosmetics.
Funding
$6.5M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
The egg industry generates substantial waste in the form of eggshells, leading to environmental disposal challenges and a loss of potentially valuable resources. Current disposal methods often involve landfilling, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and fails to capitalize on the inherent value of eggshell components.
Solution
CirculEgg addresses this problem by employing circular economy principles to transform eggshell waste into high-value ingredients. The company converts eggshells into calcium carbonate powder (CALCOVO™) and shell membrane powder (REGGENERATE™), which serve as sustainable inputs for various industries. These upcycled materials find applications in nutraceuticals, cosmetics, pet food, and materials science, offering a sustainable alternative to traditionally sourced ingredients. By valorizing eggshell byproducts, CirculEgg reduces waste, minimizes environmental impact, and provides industries with access to eco-friendly, high-quality materials.
Target Audience
CirculEgg's primary customers include manufacturers in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, pet food, and materials industries seeking sustainable and high-quality ingredients.
Features
- CALCOVO™: Calcium carbonate powder for food, feed and materials applications.
- REGGENERATE™: Shell membrane powder for nutraceutical and cosmetic applications.
- NOVOCARE™: Ingredient for pet food applications.
- CHONDROVO™: Ingredient for joint health applications.
- COSMEON™: Collagen for cosmetic applications.
- Dermeon Pro: Ingredient for skin health applications.
- CARBIO™: Ingredient for material applications.