Sectors – Cirqula

Revolutionising Waste Recycling Across Industries

Cirqula leverages advanced technologies to transform waste into valuable resources, addressing critical environmental challenges. From glass and e-waste to tyres, solar panels, lithium batteries, and energy.We deliver sustainable solutions for a circular economy

Glass Sector

Current Waste Problem

Glass waste represents a significant environmental challenge with over 10 million tons discarded annually in developed nations alone. Only 33% of glass is currently recycled globally, while the remainder occupies valuable landfill space indefinitely since glass doesn’t biodegrade. Manufacturing new glass is extremely energy-intensive, requiring temperatures of 1500°C and consuming substantial natural resources. Each ton of virgin glass produced releases approximately 580kg of CO2 into the atmosphere

What We Can Do

At Cirqula, we can implement advanced optical sorting technology to separate glass by color and remove contaminants with up to 99.8% accuracy. We can apply our proprietary crushing process to create glass cullet of consistent quality and customizable particle size. Through our low-energy melting techniques, we can reduce the energy required for glass repurposing by up to 40% compared to traditional methods. We can establish a closed-loop collection system with local businesses to ensure continuous supply of recyclable glass.

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E-Waste Sector

Current Waste Problem

Electronic waste is the fastest-growing waste stream globally, with over 50 million metric tons generated annually—equivalent to discarding 1,000 laptops every second. Less than 20% is formally recycled, while the remainder is incinerated, landfilled, or illegally traded. E-waste contains valuable resources (gold, silver, copper, platinum) alongside hazardous substances (lead, mercury, cadmium) that leach into soil and groundwater. The manufacturing of new electronic components constantly depletes rare earth elements and precious metals

What We Can Do

At Cirqula, we can employ a multi-stage e-waste processing system that begins with manual disassembly to recover reusable components. We can utilize automated shredding and separation technologies to isolate different materials with minimal cross-contamination. We can implement hydrometallurgical processes to recover precious metals with up to 95% efficiency, significantly higher than traditional methods. We can ensure complete information destruction for all storage devices processed through our facilities with data security protocols that meet international security standards.

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Tyre Sector

Current Waste Problem

More than 1 billion waste tyres are generated worldwide annually, with each passenger tyre containing approximately 7kg of rubber, 1.5kg of steel, and various textile components. Stockpiled tyres create fire hazards and provide breeding grounds for disease-carrying pests. When illegally dumped or landfilled, tyres can take over 100 years to decompose while leaching harmful chemicals. The tyre industry consumes over 70% of the world’s natural rubber production, putting pressure on rubber plantations and contributing to deforestation

What We Can Do

At Cirqula, we can implement specialised tyre processing that begins with mechanical shredding to separate rubber, steel, and textile elements. We can employ cryogenic freezing to produce rubber crumb of various grades—from fine powder to larger granules. We can apply devulcanization technology to break the sulfur bonds in rubber, allowing it to be reformed into new products with properties similar to virgin rubber. We can utilize patented pyrolysis methods to convert tyre rubber into oil, carbon black, and syngas with minimal emissions.

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Solar Panel Sector

Current Waste Problem

The rapid growth of solar installations worldwide means the first generation of panels is now reaching end-of-life, with global solar waste projected to reach 78 million tons by 2050. Conventional solar panels contain valuable materials (silver, silicon, copper, aluminum) alongside potentially hazardous substances (lead, cadmium). Most regions lack specific regulations for solar panel disposal, resulting in panels being treated as general waste. The production of new panels continues to require extensive mining and energy-intensive manufacturing processes.

What We Can Do

At Cirqula, we can implement thermal and mechanical processes that separate solar panel components while preserving material integrity. We can apply specialised techniques to recover up to 99% of semiconductor materials and 95% of glass from end-of-life panels. We can conduct detailed chemical analysis to identify panel compositions and optimise recovery methods accordingly. We can process all solar technologies, including crystalline silicon, thin-film, and emerging panel types with our specially equipped facilities.

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Energy Sector

Current Waste Problem

Traditional energy production creates substantial waste streams, from coal ash (which exceeds 100 million tons annually in the US alone) to drilling muds from oil and gas extraction. Power plant operations generate contaminated water requiring extensive treatment. Decommissioned energy infrastructure (wind turbine blades, oil platforms, power plant components) presents complex disposal challenges. The energy sector’s linear “take-make-dispose” model results in valuable materials being permanently lost while consuming significant virgin resources.

What We Can Do

Municipal waste can be a valuable energy resource. Waste-to-energy plants convert solid waste into electricity and heat through combustion, gasification, or anaerobic digestion. The ash byproducts can be repurposed into construction materials like cements and aggregates. Advanced facilities also recover valuable metals from waste streams and transform difficult-to-recycle materials into useful products. These processes create closed-loop systems that generate renewable energy while producing secondary materials—turning garbage into resources and supporting circular economy principles.

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Lithium Batteries Sector

Current Waste Problem

Global lithium-ion battery waste is expected to reach 2 million metric tons annually by 2030 as electric vehicles and energy storage deployments increase. Less than 5% of lithium batteries are currently recycled, resulting in critical materials (lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese) being lost to landfills. Improper disposal creates fire hazards in waste facilities and risks toxic metal contamination. The expanding battery industry faces supply constraints for key materials, with cobalt and lithium mining associated with environmental degradation and human rights concerns.

What We Can Do

At Cirqula, we can implement a battery recycling process that begins with discharge and safe disassembly of battery packs into cells and modules. We can employ hydrometallurgical techniques to extract cathode materials with minimal environmental impact. We can achieve up to 98% recovery rates for cobalt, nickel, and manganese through our advanced separation technology. We can apply proprietary processes for lithium recovery from electrolytes and cathode materials. We can ensure operations under strict safety protocols with specialized fire suppression systems designed specifically for lithium battery processing.