Announcing the Fall Members Meeting Mark your calendar to join us on October 24th! **Registration link coming soon** We're excited to announce that Philly Foodworks will host the Fall Members Meeting on Thursday, October 24th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. In our continuing efforts to showcase our members and their fantastic work, we're excited to partner with Philly Foodworks for the Fall Members Meeting. As always, you can expect great food, drinks, and networking! Circular Philadelphia staff will provide an update on what's happened since the Spring Members Meeting and a preview of what's to come. As always, members will have a chance to make their voices heard during the members forum portion of the meeting! Event Details: Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Philly Foodworks Address: 1978 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19140 Remember: only members can attend, so join today and don't miss out! Become a member today: https://lnkd.in/gQwWMkQy
Circular Philadelphia
Environmental Services
Driving the growth of a thriving circular economy in Philadelphia through advocacy, market transformation and education.
About us
Circular Philadelphia’s mission is to drive growth of a thriving circular economy in the greater Philadelphia region through advocacy, education, infrastructure development, and collaboration. We promote smart policy, innovation, and action to transform Philadelphia’s linear economy to an efficient and resilient circular economy of the future. We are materials management and circular economy professionals who bring together individuals, businesses, manufacturers, institutions, local government, and policy makers to lead the shift to a circular economy in the region.
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https://circularphiladelphia.org/
External link for Circular Philadelphia
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 1 employee
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2021
Employees at Circular Philadelphia
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Samantha Wittchen
Sustainability and circular economy professional building systems that improve our lives and the world around us
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Mike Tannenbaum
Director @ GreenBlue » Facilitating collaboration among sustainability leaders | Design Strategy + Sustainability + Org Design | Raising two tiny…
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Ashley Tryba
Strategic Communications + Community Outreach Professional with a Trauma-Informed Lens
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Nic Esposito
Working in Philadelphia and beyond for a future where all people can thrive and we don't destroy the planet in the process.
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As the new chair of the City Council Committee on the Environment 🌿, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier convened environmental groups today from across the region to hear priorities and concerns for the next council legislative session and beyond. Circular Philadelphia was honored and delighted to be invited to this convening among so many other organizations doing important environmental work in the Philly region. The conversation was exciting about what the future of this work looks like and how City Council can support it. Big thanks to Councilmember Gauthier for her leadership in convening this group! 👏 We’re looking forward to the role we can play in this ongoing work and conversation. ♻️🌀💪
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ICYMI: Our co-founder and Director of Programs and Operations Samantha Wittchen took home "Innovator of the Year" at The Philadelphia Citizen and Rad Girls #RadAwards last week! 🏆💖💪 Not only did she co-found Circular Philadelphia, but she is also building the future of circular retail with Circa Systems. Check out their innovative and important work building their first brand Unless Kids. 🙌 🥳 Huge congratulations to Sam and all of the other nominees and winners of thie year's Rad Awards! This rad feminist tradition was established in 2015 by Leah Kauffman to celebrate badass womxn & allies making positive change in Philly! 💥 📢 Who run the world? GIRLS (and gnc folks and allies)! Check out the full recap on the Citizen's website: https://lnkd.in/eDaMf7dZ Photos by: Liyiran "Shelly" Xia and Sabina Louise Pierce
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Professional people of LinkedIn! Don’t forget to get some golden hours in this summer!✨ We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you to enjoy the Philly skyline and networking with likeminded Philly-area folks! Explore Burns Recycling & stay for happy hour with us at their upcycled dumpster bar and green roof in good company! ♻️🌱🌇 🍻 Libations and snacks will be provided! 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 23 ⏰ Time: 3:00pm - 5:30pm 📍 Location: Burns Recycling 🌇 Address: 4300 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 🎟 Price: FREE for members. $15 for Non-Members 👏 Become a Circular Philadelphia Member today! 🔗 to register & become a member in bio! 👷♀️Join us for a tour of Richard S Burns & Co. Recycling the #1 LEED staffed and certified waste recycling company in the #greaterphiladelphia region! 🍻 Stay for Happy Hour at their one-of-a-kind upcycled dumpster bar + then head upstairs to unwind and drink in the views on their green roof 👀 🌆 Looking for an adventure right here in the city? This is the perfect way to spend a circular midsummer’s evening with likeminded friends. 🚨 Don’t miss it! ♻️ https://lnkd.in/e-EuDywS
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We officially have a three-year-old! 🥳 It’s been 3 years since we launched Circular Philadelphia (say what?!?), and what an amazing 3 years it’s been! As we reflect on these past 3 years, but especially this last year, we can’t help but be proud of all we’ve accomplished—three more #policy papers, growing our membership (in huge part thanks to Ashley Tryba joining our team!), dozens of fun events and speaking engagements, convening a nationwide #circularcities network, and continuing to attract the funding we need to do this work to transform our economy into a circular one. But none of this would be possible without the PEOPLE that make up Circular Philadelphia. That includes our dedicated board and staff, but especially our energetic and inspiring members and volunteers who keep this important work moving forward! Thank you all for circling up with us these past 3 years and being a part of this journey towards a circular future. Simply put, we couldn’t do it without you! 💙 #circulareconomy #circularity #zerowaste #circularphl #sustainable #sustainablephilly #economicdevelopment #circleup
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Evidence shows that activating vacant spaces - even temporarily - has many protective factors that keep our communities safe and healthy. 🌱 Plus, it spurs the economy and allows more creative and sustainable projects to flourish! These are just a few of the reasons we are *thrilled* about the Meantime initiative (https://lnkd.in/eyqCAcfy) spearheaded by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce and ISA - Interface Studio Architects LLC 👏👏👏 Click here to learn more and register for the party (TOMORROW, June 6!) kicking off a month of a month of programming that features local entrepreneurs and creatives: https://lnkd.in/e_rb82Uw Learn more about Circular Philadelphia's work on vacant land transformation here: https://lnkd.in/evJ64pWk
Working in Philadelphia and beyond for a future where all people can thrive and we don't destroy the planet in the process.
Big props to the Philadelphia Department of Commerce and ISA - Interface Studio Architects LLC for the innovative and forward thinking Meantime initiative. As we have advocated at Circular Philadelphia, activating vacant spaces, even temporarily spurs the economy and allows more creative and sustainable projects to land and expand. We need more of this in #philly! Check out their opening reception to their newest activation in Fishtown https://lnkd.in/e38qtnCU
Meantime @ Magnet Opening Party!
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Samantha Wittchen about to take the stage at #IgnitePhilly to talk about how recycling is in fact not dead. She reps Circular Philadelphia and all our partners so well! Also here's a bonus pic of former #philly director of #sustainability Christine Knapp introducing Sam!
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Sustainability and circular economy professional building systems that improve our lives and the world around us
This is such a great recap of the #Circularity24 conference for those who want to dig deeper into some of the (many) learnings that came out of it. It was fabulous to meet Giorgio Kaldor in person after having him profile Circular Philadelphia's work so wonderfully a year and a half ago when he interviewed Nic Esposito about the work we're doing. I am thrilled to see Unless Kids included in this recap alongside the many other amazing businesses and initiatives happening across the U.S. to advance and scale the #circulareconomy. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eAKYURnb
Environmental Journalist 🌍 EU Correspondent for Renewable Matter | 💧Author of "The Water Observer" newsletter
** CIRCULARITY 24: ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA THERE WAS CIRCULAR ECONOMY ** After three intense days of work, the 2024 edition of #Circularity ended on Friday, the 24th of May. This year, however, the story of the premier circular economy conference in the #US begins differently. The perfect opening is the fairy-tale phrase "once upon a time." 🍀 While this expression is typically used for stories with happy endings, that's not why it was chosen. In the case of #Circularity24, "once upon a time" signifies a turning point, because, at least in intention, the old idea of the #circulareconomy seems to be a thing of the past in the United States. 📌 From the stage in #Chicago, the message comes through loud and clear: from now on, circularity should no longer be just about #plastic, sustainable #packaging, and #reputation. From #criticalrawmaterials and the launch of new coalitions to #textiles, from #soil regeneration to public policies, the current focus is on a different model of the circular economy, one that is more aware of the limits and impacts of the #transition, while also paying attention to #Europe. A model that aims for global #supply chains to evolve and open, transforming into supply #networks. A model where prosperity and communities advance hand in hand. But, above all, a model where #finance embraces its role as a catalyst without hesitation. The reason is soon stated: to sum up the numerous interventions, innovation and pilot projects can emerge anywhere, but #scalability requires #collaboration. 📢 My reportage from Chicago for Materia Rinnovabile - Renewable Matter is now available here: https://lnkd.in/dm8m6-h4 With the voices of: 📍 Nic Esposito, Founder of Circa Systems 📍 Jennifer Carrigan, Associate Director for Sustainability at Pyxera Global 📍 Tiffiany Moehring, Head of Communications and Marketing at American Battery Technology Company 📍 Brandon Tidwell Principal Global Citizenship & Sustainability at FedEx 📍 Manuel Carmona Yebra , Deputy Head of Section for Global Issues and Innovation of the European Union delegation to the US 📍 Madelyn Morgan , Conservation Program Coordinator for the City of Austin Feel free to share it and stay tuned for more exciting updates coming straight from the city! GreenBiz Group Sustain Our Future Metabolic Rheaply Garry Cooper Sway Julia Marsh Greg Mulholland Citrine Informatics Zahra Biabani In The Loop Areeb Malik Glacier Mignon Senuta, MBA Mattel, Inc. Mycocycle, Inc.
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Want to earn a FREE Circular Philadelphia membership, network with changemakers in Philly & get involved in being part of a positive change in our community?! Become a Member Ambassador! 🍕 Learn more and RSVP for our Pizza Party on Monday 6/10/24 from 5:30-7pm We will provide you with everything you need to succeed - and have fun while doing it: https://lnkd.in/eTMJ6qfA 🍻 Cheers!
Member Ambassadors' Training + Pizza Party
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Last dispatch from our co-directors Nic Esposito and Samantha Wittchen in Chicago for the GreenBiz Group #Circularity24 conference. It’s been so fabulous to be here not only with our #CircularCities pals, but with all of the other passionate folks working very hard to transition us to a #circulareconomy. We’ve made some great connections, and we can’t wait to bring all we’ve learned back to Philly to share it with our community. Huge thanks to GreenBiz for putting on such a great conference!