Cut the clutter
What if you could outsource decluttering before Diwali? A pan-Mumbai waste collection drive announced last week by Rahul Nainani, co-founder of Recircle, made this diarist smile at this realistic possibility. “We collected plastic scrap, cardboard, old clothes and e-waste from 1,000 households and sent it to our sorting units. The proceeds will be donated to […]
ReCircle Surging faith in sustainability through plastics recycling
Rahul Nainani, co-founder and CEO, ReCircle, a company is certified under the Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) Certification Program by Zero Plastic Oceans, discusses with Abhay Avadhani, the recycling aspects in the packaging industry, and how ReCircle has been paving the way for a sustainable future
Rethinking waste as a resource
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Rising Star: Rahul Nainani of ReCircle thinks plastic waste management in India needs a reality check
The clean tech organisation works with over 60 brands to enable them reach their sustainability objectives and become plastic-neutral For 31-year-old Rahul Nainani, co-founder and CEO of cleantech innovator ReCircle, India’s waste problem posed an interesting opportunity. It was in early 2015 that Nainani, along with his co-founder, Gurashish Singh Sahni, participated in the Google […]
Closing the plastics loop in India
Mumbai-based ReCircle works with informal collectors, processors and large brands across the country to create a robust and transparent supply chain for plastic scrap and isn’t stopping there. Since 2016, Rahul Nainani and Gurashish Singh Sahni have overseen the growth of an ethical, organized and more traceable supply chain for plastic scrap in India through […]
ReCircle, Naxatra Labs shine bright at YourStory’s Pitch Fest in Delhi
ReCircle Founded in 2016, Mumbai-based cleantech company ReCircle focuses on resource recovery and a circular future by empowering consumers and brands to divert waste from landfills and oceans. It promotes recycling, reuse, and repurpose. The startup works with individuals, brands, small businesses, producers, corporations, and importers, using data, analytics, and technology.
World Environment Day 2024: How This Mumbai-Based Company Is Turning The Tide On Waste
Our world is awash in plastic. While this versatile material has undeniably transformed our lives, a growing dependence on single-use plastics has brought environmental, social, and economic challenges. Alarming statistics paint a stark picture: every minute, one million plastic bottles are bought, and each year, up to five trillion plastic bags are used globally.
ReCircle Enables Businesses to go Circular with Textile Waste Management Vertical: ‘Project Extra Life’
Project Extra Life aims to extend the lifespan of old clothes/ textiles and address the enormous impact of textile waste on our planet with a model that is circular, traceable and ethical. MUMBAI, India, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Our clothes are destroying the planet. Annually, the global textile industry is responsible for approximately 92 million tons of […]
ReCircle raises pre Series-A round from Flipkart Ventures, 3i Partners, Acumen Fund
ReCircle has raised a pre Series-A round from Flipkart Ventures, 3i Partners and Acumen Fund with an aim to boost its innovation initiatives and growth. The clean-tech innovator said it has recorded a rise of 290% in the waste recovery rates in the financial year 2022-23 compared to the last financial year. India’s annual plastic […]
Climate Clock Podcast: How CEO of Recircle Rahul Nainani makes a living of waste management
In this edition of the Climate Clock Podcast, Rahul Nainani, CEO and co-founder of ReCircle speaks about India being the third largest waste generator in the world, but the bigger issue being that 80 to 90% of this waste is untreatred and gets dumped into landfills and oceans. Tune in to know more.