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Circ

Pioneering technology that returns polycotton waste back to the raw materials from which it was made.

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Peter Majeranowski

Co-Founder & CEO at Circ

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Employees 51–100
Headquarters Virginia, United States
Circ recycles the most abundant textile waste - polyester, cotton, and polycotton blends - into high-quality materials for reuse in the textile industry. Its patented process is the only in-market solution to recover both fibers from polycotton blends, enabling collaborations with brands like Zara, Target, Mara Hoffman and Christian Siriano. Circ aims to scale globally to address the industry’s key environmental challenges while delivering value to its partners and customers.

Notable Achievements

  • Certified B Corporation
  • The Earthshot Prize Finalist (2023)
  • Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies (2024)

Currently Operating in Seven Regions

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