About Us
Who We Are &
What We Do
Circuvate was founded by scientist Dr. Ashley Holding, with the goal of helping businesses make the transition to more sustainable and circular business models.
We envisage a world where materials are kept in circulation as long as possible, where all waste is recycled into something useful at the end of its life, and where petroleum resources are replaced by renewable alternatives.
We are enabling this transition by providing consultancy and advisory services that leverages our deep expertise in sustainable materials, recycling, life cycle assessment and innovation.
Circuvate is purpose led: every project we work on must contribute to a measurable impact in at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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What Do We Do?
Our Services
Reviews & Analyses
We conduct in-depth reviews and critical analysis of new materials, innovations and products with regards to factors such as recyclability and suitable recycling technologies, circularity, and compatibility with biological cycles.
We work with impact-focused innovators to calculate and communicate their environmental impact, through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Through this, we can analyse particular impact hotspots, and how they compare with competing alternatives, offering actionable insights to complement the business development process.
Research & Reports
We deliver research reports and landscapes on specific topics of interest where expert insight is needed, such as new materials, chemical recycling, sustainable innovation or green chemistry in the supply chain.
Advisory
We advise companies on a diverse array of topics and projects, including product design and development, circular strategies, eco-system building, chemical R&D, and technology development.
Who Do We Help?
Our Customers
Fashion Brands
We can help you find the right material or innovation that fits your sustainability needs, whether you want to focus on bio-based materials, carbon footprint, or end-of-life pathways (biodegradability or recyclability).
Textile Suppliers
Offering innovative options to your customers becomes more and more important. We can advise on the development of new fabrics and materials to future-proof your business.
Recycling Innovators
Through our experience in developing recycling technologies we can offer a broad portfolio of consulting support to scientists and researchers in the area of solvent or depolymerisation-based material recycling and green chemical technologies
Outdoor, Sports & Footwear
Outdoor and sports clothing and footwear have a stronger focus on performance and durability. We can help you find the right materials and establish life cycle concepts that let you improve your environmental footprint and open up new streams of sustainable revenue.
Consultancies
You have a sustainable material project but lack the scientific and technical expertise? You can hire us as technical consultants on the project. We regularly collaborate with other consultancies on projects where our specific expertise is needed to help clients get the best possible service.
NGOs and Initiatives
Are you an organisation that deals with sustainable materials or recycling but lack the specific know-how to understand innovations or processes? We can help you fully understand what you are dealing with, enabling you to make decisions on what to support.
How Do We Work?Our Approach
At Circuvate, we have 3 key guiding principles: to be evidence-based, science-led and expert-driven. By doing this, we can be sure that our work leads to real and quantifiable change.
Evidence-Based
All of our work is backed up by evidence, data and peer-reviewed sources. If we can’t substantiate something, we will say so.
Science-Led
We use the latest insights from peer-reviewed research and the cutting edge of industrial R&D to inform our advisory and consulting services.
Expert-Driven
When necessary, we engage outside experts who are academics and leaders in their fields to complement our own offering.
What Do We Focus On?
Our Focus Areas
We're specialised in sustainable materials, recycling, circularity and impact in the textiles, apparel, footwear, outdoor and packaging sectors.
Textile Recycling
Circular Economy
Bio-Based Materials
Cellulosic Fibres
Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Sustainable Innovation
Latest Content
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Options For Impact-Focused Startups
Why Life Cycle Assessment? “Do you have an LCA?”. This is one of the most common questions directed at impact-focused startups by sustainability or impact focused investors, VCs, or brands. What do we mean by “impact focused” startup? Perhaps you have developed a novel material that replaces fossil-based plastics, maybe you have created a software...
What is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a tool that's growing in importance as companies and other actors such as governments and NGOs look to quantify and communicate environmental impact. For example, a startup company may commission an LCA study to demonstrate to their investors or customers the environmental impact of their product or innovation, especially if they aim to pitch it as "sustainable" or "environmental friendly".
Press Release: Circular Sportswear From Beans: Project Receives EU Funding
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