cirplus
Cirplus is an innovative company from Hamburg that offers a digital platform for trading recycled plastics. With over 4 million tons of circular materials, it promotes a sustainable circular economy and efficiently connects buyers and sellers.
About Cirplus
editCirplus is an innovative company based in Hamburg that is dedicated to creating a circular future for plastics. Since its founding in 2018 by Christian Schiller and Volkan Bilici, Cirplus has developed a digital platform that revolutionizes the trade in recycled plastics. With over 4 million tons of circular materials listed by more than 3,000 companies worldwide, Cirplus offers a comprehensive solution for the procurement and sale of PCR (Post-Consumer Recycling) and PIR (Post-Industrial Recycling) recyclates.
Key Products and Services
editCirplus enables a seamless end-to-end processing of transactions, both for spot and contract trades. The platform provides a digital infrastructure that connects buyers and sellers of plastic recyclates, thereby improving the stability and availability of the supply chain. By aggregating and standardizing material data, the trade in recyclates is simplified as a tradable commodity. Cirplus serves a variety of industries, including packaging, automotive, construction, household appliances, and agriculture, and supplies recycled plastics such as PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PA, and PVC.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of Cirplus is to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers of plastic recyclates, thereby increasing supply security. The company focuses on simple and meaningful solutions that align with the daily realities of its customers, utilizing advanced digital technologies such as AI-driven procurement and product design. Cirplus is committed to using technology for the benefit of society and the planet and is supported by leading investors in the field of network effects and climate technology.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editSustainability is at the core of Cirplus's activities. The company was selected in 2023 by the German government as one of only 20 companies to advise on the national strategy for circular economy in the field of plastics. Cirplus has received numerous awards, including the National Standardization Award 2022 for DIN SPEC 91446 in the categories of sustainability and innovation, as well as the Green Tech Award 2022 as the best start-up of the year. With its proprietary technology platform, Cirplus provides transparent insights into quantities and qualities of recyclates and creates the necessary infrastructure for building closed-loop systems.
Cirplus is a pioneer in the digitization of complex secondary material markets and works closely with experts and institutions to advance the development and implementation of standards. By combining digital and green transformation, Cirplus strengthens these megatrends and actively contributes to reducing plastic waste and promoting a sustainable circular economy.