Circulus utilizes closed-loop recycling to convert low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastics into high-quality, FDA-certified resins for various commercial and industrial applications. This process addresses the challenge of recycling difficult-to-process plastics, preventing them from ending up in landfills and oceans while meeting the growing demand for sustainable materials.
Funding
$100M 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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Problem
The recycling of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastics is challenging, leading to significant amounts ending up in landfills and oceans, despite the growing demand for sustainable materials. Traditional recycling methods struggle to efficiently process these flexible plastics, hindering efforts to create a circular economy.
Solution
Circulus addresses this challenge by employing closed-loop recycling to transform post-consumer LDPE plastics into high-quality CIRCA™ resins suitable for diverse commercial and industrial applications. Their mechanical recycling solutions are designed to be cleaner and more efficient than chemical processes, ensuring minimal contamination and a high-quality output. The resulting resins can be used in film and sheet applications like shrink wrap, blow molding for bottles, pipe and profile applications, and compounding PCR with virgin resin. This process diverts plastics from landfills and oceans, meeting the increasing demand for recycled content.
Target Audience
Circulus targets consumers, retailers, resin producers, and packaging manufacturers seeking sustainable and high-quality recycled plastic solutions.
Features
- Closed-loop recycling process for LDPE plastics.
- CIRCA™ resins with FDA certification for direct-food-contact packaging.
- Mechanical recycling solutions that are cleaner and more efficient than chemical processes.
- Production capacity exceeding 200 million pounds at Circulus facilities.
- Resins suitable for film and sheet, blow molding, pipe and profiles, and compounding PCR with virgin resin.