About - Circular Materials Network

The Materials Network

turning waste streams into revenue streams
for cross-sector supply-chain transformation

Designed for cycles

a platform built for material streams & their multitudes of forms

Supporting an eco-system

where one organization’s waste becomes another organization’s resource

Unlocking Collaboration

generating new business opportunities for experimentation and job creation

Connecting a global network of regional nodes supporting cross-sector, multi-stakeholder solutions for secondary materials and by-products.

Putting organisations at the forefront of the transition to a circular economy with new opportunities for sustainable growth, innovation, increased entrepreneurship and access to new markets.

Promoting a green transition not only for industry but society at large, supporting carbon neutrality and a circular bio-based economy with digitalisation. Enabling resilience to become less reliant on foreign supply chains.

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Problem

Material waste streams lack visibility

Marketplaces are sector specific

Quality secondary materials are hard to source

Limited cross-sector value chains

Multiple certification systems

Waste comes in many forms

Availability is not consistent

Materials are not yet available (ie in buildings)

Local & Regional supply may not meet the demand

-> Solution

-> Visualise the ecosystem

-> Support ALL sectors

-> Make sourcing and identification easy

-> New business opportunities & supply chains

-> Certification Filter

-> Support unit variations

-> Custom and recurring order cycles

-> Advance ordering (ie prior to deconstruction)

-> Connect a network of nodes for a new global supply chain

How will being a network member work?

Profile: Registering your enterprise and setting up a profile on the Materials Network.
As a member you can offer your materials through multiple Materials Network marketplaces via new partnerships and collaboration using our enterprise permissions features.
Ability to trade materials in cycles based on the frequency and schedule of your supply cycle.
Access to the Member Newsletter, webinars and support documentation
Support Getting Started: While you are getting started you might need extra support and training.
Custom Support: As you progress, you may like a little extra help with some of our custom features. We offer additional support, as well as software integration assistance and more.
Active members get a say in which new features get prioritised in line with our Network Governance (in development)

Members gain access to core features including:

Personalised marketplace with custom images and social media links.
B2B as well as B2C transactions
Enterprise visualised on the eco-system map
Public or private marketplaces based on your preferences
Unlimited listing of materials and certifications
Inventory management
The ability to connect with partners for collaboration
Potential to develop service hubs such as logistics, transport, repair, disassembly services and more
Ability to add your own enterprise fees for transport, packing, sales, administration or even fundraising for a good cause
Enterprise fees are flexible based on your unique needs (flat rates, flat percentage, per order, per item, by weight and more)
Matchmaking opportunities and services

Q1 2024

Pre-Project

Aligning project partners and networks in strategic regions internationally and identifying potential funding opportunities alongside research institutions.

If you are interested in collaborating as a key partner connecting your regional/national ecosystem including industrial parks, member networks, sector networks, research partners, or other regional partners.