The Circular People

A simple switch using paper and laser technology to replace unrecyclable electronics components in RFID tags that are ubiquitous in all retail items for sale today. Given the sheer number of these tags, a simple switch is worthwhile. Read more:https://circularpeople.substack.com/p/pulpatronics

Today, on The Circular People, we feature FibreTrace® a company that is enabling the fashion industry to move towards more transparency and sustainability by creating mechanisms to actual verify it: through an embedded traceable pigment in the garment! circularpeople.substack.com/p/fibretrace

Check out Molg, a circular manufacturing company that is tackling the huge problem of electronic waste by making robots that are able to dismantle electronic components- making reuse and recycling a reality! Read: substack.com/home/post/p-...

The jacket you just bought has a barcode. But the barcode dies at checkout. After that, brands have no idea where their product goes... ♻️ Eon has a solution- giving every garment a digital passport — and keeping it alive long after the sale. Read more: circularpeople.substack.com/p/eon

Yes to compostable alternatives to single-use plastics in the healthcare industry- one of the most waste-producing industries, that's also very tricky to solve because of health risks. Read more: circularpeople.substack.com/p/happe-earth

Check out my new post! 🔌 JIVA Materials: a circuit board that dissolves in hot water, making electronics recycling and recovery of precious metals a feasible reality! Read more: circularpeople.substack.com/p/jiva-mater...

What if your sneakers were made entirely from the plastic bags littering the streets? That's the bold vision Thaely's founder had when starting this innovative sneaker brand! Read more: circularpeople.substack.com/p/thaely

If clothing repair could be this accessible and seamless, wouldn't more of us do it? Love what the good people at SOJO in London are making possible for clothing repair —keeping good quality clothing items in circulation for far longer, as they should be! Read: circularpeople.substack.com/p/sojo

Today's The Circular People post features Compostify (Bioplastics), a company that has created compostable alternatives to traditional plastic pots, making it feasible for gardeners to directly place the pot into soil. Read more: circularpeople.substack.com/p/compostify

Do prescription bottles need to look like small plastic bottles whose size means that they don't meet recycling requirements and almost 100% of them end up in landfill? Parcel Health says "Hell No!" Read: circularpeople.substack.com

Better materials are needed in just about every product that is out there, but especially in the beauty industry. Rebundle has created an effective and healthy alternative to synthetic hair extensions by utilizing banana fiber, a waste-by-product of banana production.

Say you want to make more sustainable choices, but not sure if you are, in reality? Your spending activity might be a great way to gauge your climate-aligned choices! Read more about the Commons app below! circularpeople.substack.com/p/commons

Packaging that is completely plant-based and totally compostable and even edible? Love what the folks at Tastee Tape are building! It's time to move away from plastic packaging, especially for food! Read: circularpeople.substack.com/p/tastee-tape

Apparently, a durable and strong bioplastic can be made from spent coffee, so much so that it can transform into stunning eyewear that will last for a few years. Thank you for showing us that, Ochis, eyewear! Read more: circularpeople.substack.com/p/ochis #compostable #circulareconomy #bioplastic

Meet Notpla 🌊 – turning seaweed into packaging that disappears naturally. From edible water bubbles to compostable food coatings, they’re proving convenience can coexist with a healthier planet. 🌱 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Notpla Read: circularpeople.substack.com

Pretty exciting to see the trends in circular fashion moving away from cotton and synthetic sources toward more unexpected sources: seaweed from the ocean! Keel Labs is at the forefront of this new surge. Check them! circularpeople.substack.com #circularfashion #circulareconomy #sustainablefashion

From 🍷 to 👣 — ReCORK gives natural wine corks a second life. Since 2008, they’ve recycled 132M corks and planted 8K+ trees, turning waste into sustainable products like shoe soles and yoga blocks. 🌱♻️ #ReCORK #CircularDesign #Upcycling #Sustainability #EcoInnovation

🌱 Meet Shellworks, creators of Vivomer — a compostable alternative to plastic. Made via fermentation, it replaces harmful plastics with packaging that’s functional, beautiful & regenerative. ♻️ 900K+ units replaced & counting. #PlasticFreeFuture #circulareconomy #compostableplastic #bioplastic

Most chewing gum is made from plastic and doesn’t biodegrade. 🌍 Gumdrop collects used gum and recycles it into Gum-Tec®—a material turned into boots, bins, phone cases & more. ♻️ Smart design for cleaner streets and a circular future. 💗 Read: circularpeople.substack.com #circulareconomy #recycling

TULU brings on-demand access to home essentials—like vacuums, printers & tools—right into your building. No clutter, no waste. Just what you need, when you need it. ♻️ Now in 26 cities and growing. Read more: circularpeople.substack.com #CircularLiving #thecircularpeople #circularpeople

Inspired by Mumbai’s dabbawalas, DabbaDrop brings zero-waste, plant-based meals to London in reusable tins. Delivered by bike, collected and reused, it’s a circular, carbon-conscious alternative to takeaway—removing 200K+ single-use containers since 2018. #circulareconomy #circulardelivery #reuse

Circularity in fashion- how do they do it? This is the first part of many, where we will go through every stage of the fashion industry, and see how various companies/organizations are incorporating circularity. Today, we focus on sourcing, specifically next-gen bio-based materials. #circularfashion

Cocoplum, a SF company, that is taking hard-to-recycle prescription bottles and transforming them into beautiful fashion and home accessories. #circulareconomy #upcycling #circularfashion #plasticrecycling #circularbusiness #circularstartup

Gaeastar makes 3D-printed clay cups that return to the earth—no waste, no guilt. Inspired by Indian chai culture, made in SF, and now piloting with Verve Coffee. Biodegradable in days, made in seconds. ☕🌍 #SustainableDesign #Gaeastar #ZeroWaste

NaturLoop creates Cocoboard®, a biodegradable, formaldehyde-free fiberboard from coconut husks. Targeting furniture & construction, it replaces harmful MDF, reduces wood imports, supports local farmers, and cuts waste—offering a sustainable, healthier material for circular economies.

🌿 Meet Beni—your AI-powered sidekick for secondhand fashion! Instantly find pre-loved versions of the clothes you love, saving time, money & the planet. The fashion we need already exists—it’s just waiting to be found. 💚 Video credit: Beni Instagram. #sustainablefashion #reuse #resale #AIforgood

Elvis & Kresse, a UK brand, transforms decommissioned fire hoses into sustainable luxury accessories. Once destined for landfill, these durable materials are reimagined into bags, wallets & belts — with 50% of profits donated to charity. Tough, timeless, and built to last. #circulareconomy

🌴 Malai Eco turns coconut waste into durable, compostable vegan leather in Kerala, India. Made with bacterial cellulose, natural fibers & plant dyes—plastic-free, cruelty-free, and circular by design. 🌱 Featured by @thecircularpeople → thecircularpeople.com/2025/06/10/malai-eco #circularleather

Cabinet Health is tackling pharma’s plastic problem with refillable glass bottles and compostable pouches. By building safe, scalable infrastructure for medicine reuse, they’re redesigning a system long dependent on single-use plastic—without compromising safety or convenience. #circular #reuse

♻️ Meet Resortecs: dissolvable threads + smart ovens = fast, clean garment recycling. No scissors. No waste. Just circular fashion done right. Brands like H&M & Decathlon are in—are you? #Resortecs #CircularFashion #SmartStitch #SustainableDesign #circularpeople #clothingrecycling

Fluus is the world’s first fully flushable, plastic-free period pad. No microplastics. No landfill. Just plant-based innovation that breaks down like toilet paper. Now available at Boots. #PlasticFreePeriods #Fluus #CircularDesign #ZeroWaste