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We design systems and strategies that turn circular economy ideas into real-world solutions.
Who We Are
CircularBase is a consultancy and innovation platform dedicated to making the circular economy practical.
Founded in Germany, based in South Korea, active globally
Working at the intersection of business, policy, and research
Special focus: recycling and valorization of spent coffee grounds (SCG)
What We Do
Circular Business Consulting
Helping companies design circular business models.
Policy & Strategy Advisory
Supporting governments and institutes with research, roadmaps, and policy transfer.
Pilot & System Validation
Developing and testing practical frameworks (e. g. urban waste collection, recycling logistics) in collaboration with partners like Daewon Recycling.
Knowledge & Education
Training, workshops, and outreach to accelerate adoption.
Flagship Projects
Coffee Grounds Recycling Pilot (Seoul)
In partnership with Daewon Recycling, CircularBase is developing and testing a model for the collection and recycling of spent coffee grounds. We focus on system design, data analysis, and efficiency validation to inform scalable solutions for municipalities and businesses.
Gyeongbuk Biofuel Initiative
Providing strategic advisory to the Gyeongbuk Development Institute in shaping the Gyeongbuk model for coffee grounds biofuel, aligned with Korea's carbon neutrality and circular economy goals.
Why CircularBase?
We build systems, not just reports
From concept to pilot validation
We connect accross sectors
Governments, Corporates, Cooperatives, and Communities
We are global & local
Leveraging international best practices, adapted to Korean and Asian contexts
Looking Ahead
We are expanding our work on cascading valorization of coffee waste, moving from logistics and policy to high-value product innovation. New initiatives will be announced soon.
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