Join us on Monday October 14th at 5pm CEST for a Virtual Trend Tour on digital solutions as they are crucial for the circular economy.
They enhance efficiency, transparency, and sustainability. Technologies like IoT, big data, and blockchain enable data-driven decision-making, transparent supply chains, and efficient recycling processes. They also support innovative business models such as “Product-as-a-Service” and facilitate better product lifecycle management. Overall, digital tools empower companies to optimize resource use, reduce waste, and foster collaboration, making the circular economy more scalable and effective.
Learn from three emerging start-ups on how to benefit circularity by digital innovation.
Keynote by:
Pina Schlombs, Sustainability Lead at Siemens Digital Industries Software
The Start-ups
Based In: Amsterdam, Netherlands
What They Do: Leafcloud offers a sustainable, open, and affordable alternative to the traditional cloud industry by pioneering Europe’s first eco-friendly public cloud. Its innovative architecture reduces natural gas use by repurposing server heat to warm spaces like apartment complexes and hotels. By housing servers in existing buildings, Leafcloud eliminates the need for new data centers, driving a greener future for digital infrastructure.
Based In: Bielefeld, Germany
What They Do: Circuly offers an API-powered, all-in-one platform designed for managing subscriptions to physical products. By enabling companies to rent out their products instead of just selling them, Circuly opens up new revenue streams while promoting sustainability in e-commerce. Supporting the adoption of rental models, Circuly drives the transition from a linear to a circular economy, with a vision to transform consumption habits and encourage sustainable, long-term use of products.
Based In: Munich, Germany
What They Do: ReCash guarantees a buyback value for your purchases at partner shops, visible even before you buy. With just one click, you can resell items through the ReCash app, avoiding fees, ads, and negotiations. This promotes a circular economy by giving products a second life, either as secondhand goods or as raw materials for upcycling. ReCash makes shopping and selling as easy as possible, reducing waste and preserving natural resources.
Based In: Beckum, Germany
What They Do: Recycling Monitor offers intuitive software solutions for process digitalization for various use cases in the circular economy. Whether you are a waste disposal company, recycling center operator or waste producer, you will receive the right solution for your business. With RecyclingMonitor, you can operate more efficiently and make better decisions for a sustainable future.