Studio CircOlar
Studio Circolar develops Paprix, a 100% bio-based material that transforms post-consumer and industrial paper waste into durable, modular interior panels and surfaces. Using only bio-binders and low-energy processes, Paprix offers a circular, low-carbon alternative to MDF and PET panels with acoustic performance and tactile depth. The company collaborates with businesses, municipalities, and institutions to upcycle paper waste into bespoke objects, furniture, and integrated product lines.
- New Materials
- Clean Technology
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Millions of tonnes of paper fibres are discarded each year after only 5-7 recycling cycles, when they weaken and become "unrecyclable" paper sludge. This waste is most often incinerated, wasting resources and driving CO₂ emissions, as traditional recycling cannot close the loop on paper fibre lifecycles.
Solution
Studio Circolar develops Paprix, a 100% bio-based material that transforms post-consumer and industrial paper waste into durable, modular materials for interiors. Using only bio-binders and low-energy processes, Paprix provides a circular, low-carbon alternative to MDF and PET panels, delivering visual richness, tactile depth, and acoustic performance. The company collaborates with businesses, municipalities, and institutions to upcycle their paper waste into products and events, co-create bespoke objects, interior panels, and furniture, and integrate the bio-based material into existing product lines. Together with partners, Studio Circolar co-develops regenerative material strategies that support decarbonization, circular procurement, and sustainable branding at scale.
Target Audience
Primary customers are businesses, municipalities, and institutions seeking to upcycle paper waste into products, co-create bespoke interior objects and furniture, or integrate bio-based paper materials into existing product lines. The company also welcomes collaborations with designers, researchers, and organizations committed to circular design and material innovation.
Features
- Paprix material is 100% bio-based, using only bio-binders and low-energy processes, offering a circular alternative to MDF and PET panels
- Modular interior panels and surfaces designed for reuse with acoustic performance, visual richness, and tactile depth
- Locally sourced post-consumer and industrial paper waste as raw material input
- Collaborative development of bespoke objects, furniture, and integrated product lines with business and municipal partners
- Design-led research approach combining product development, spatial and material design, and systems thinking for circular solutions