Thousands of innovators and entrepreneurs around the world are putting the circular economy into practice. The circular startups in our library are selected for demonstrating one or more principles of the circular economy. While no business is entirely circular, these startups are all on a journey and collectively contributing to the circular economy transition.
Find out what we are looking for in the Circular Startup Index.
Use the filters below to investigate these startups and discover some of the people bringing the circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. to life. Applications to be listed as part of the Circular Startup Index are currently closed.
The inclusion of an organisation in this index does not indicate any partnership or agency relationship between that organisation and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and the Foundation is not a supplier of, nor does it recommend nor endorse, any of the startups listed or their products or services. The Foundation does not monitor or moderate any external websites or resources linked or referred to in this index and has not verified those websites and resources or any information contained in this index, which has been provided by the startups. The Foundation excludes all liability and all warranties, representations, assurances and undertakings (express or implied) in connection with this index and its content (as to its accuracy, completeness, quality, fitness for any purpose, compliance with laws, or otherwise).
