The linear model of take, make, and dispose is no longer sustainable. As regulations tighten and sustainability becomes essential, businesses need to find new ways to reduce waste and increase resource recovery. Marrad’s Circular Economy & Sustainability Initiatives leverage the Circular Network, a business platform that connects you with partners, infrastructure, and resources to implement circular supply chains. Our solutions reduce waste, lower costs, and help you stay compliant with emerging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, all while improving your sustainability performance.
ROI/ROE:
Companies in the Circular Network have seen a 20-30% reduction in material costs and a 40-50% reductionin landfill fees. The Circular Network enables businesses to recover more value from resources while minimizing waste and costs.
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Key Drivers for Change
Why Circular Economy Initiatives Are Crucial for Your BusinessRegulatory Compliance: EPR and other environmental regulations are expanding across North America, requiring companies to take responsibility for the lifecycle of their products and packaging. Marrad’s Circular Network helps businesses meet these demands by offering access to the infrastructure and partnerships needed to recover, reuse, and recycle materials in compliance with these laws.
Economic & Resource Pressures: As raw material costs rise and landfills reach capacity, businesses need to reduce their reliance on virgin materials and minimize waste. The Circular Network enables businesses to recover resources and materials, reducing both operational costs and environmental impact.
Sustainability Expectations: Companies are under pressure from stakeholders to meet sustainability goals. Joining the Circular Network helps businesses achieve those goals by creating a circular supply chain model that aligns with global sustainability standards, improving brand reputation and stakeholder trust.
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Service Overview
Marrad’s Circular Economy Solutions, Powered by the Circular Network
Step 1: Resource Recovery & Reuse
Marrad identifies the materials in your supply chain that can be recovered, reused, or repurposed. Through the Circular Network, we connect you with recycling partners, processors, and manufacturers to close the loop on these materials.
- How It Helps: Provides access to a broad network of business partners that help recover valuable resources and reintroduce them into your supply chain.
- Impact: Achieve up to 30% cost reduction through resource recovery and reuse.
Step 2: The Circular Network Platform
The Circular Network is a business platform that connects organizations with the infrastructure, services, and partnerships needed to transition to a circular economy. Members of the Circular Network gain access to shared resources that help reduce waste, maximize resource recovery, and comply with circular economy laws.
- How It Helps: Enables companies to participate in a collaborative ecosystem that supports the transition to circular supply chains without needing to invest heavily in internal systems.
- Impact: Scale your circular economy initiatives across North America, improving sustainability and reducing costs.
Step 3: EPR Compliance & Sustainability Reporting
Marrad’s Circular Network ensures compliance with EPR regulations and other circular economy mandates. We provide members with access to resources and partners that manage the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials in compliance with these laws, helping you avoid fines and penalties.
- How It Helps: Ensures compliance with EPR mandates and other waste-related regulations, providing full support to meet sustainability goals.
- Impact: Stay 100% compliant while improving sustainability performance and reducing administrative burden.
Enabling Platform:
While participation in the Circular Network does not require Marrad’s Sustainable Materials Management System (SMMS), the business platform facilitates connections between members and infrastructure partners. Members can track circular economy performance through shared reporting tools and access industry experts and services through the platform.
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48forty Solutions, a member of the Circular Network, recycles over 120 million pallets annually, significantly reducing waste and improving the sustainability performance of its partners. Learn More.
Cabka, a leader in circular plastic solutions, partnered with Target through the Circular Network to replace single-use packaging with reusable containers made from 100% recycled plastic, reducing landfill waste by 75% and saving millions annually. Learn More.
Via Analytics, also part of the Circular Network, helps businesses use advanced analytics to track waste diversion and resource recovery, ensuring compliance with circular economy goals while improving operational efficiency. Learn More.
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