r/circular_economy is a subreddit with 5k members. The most common kinds of discussions are news and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses circular economy, recycling, sustainability, plastic, and waste.
A circular economy (CE) is, in many ways, our human industrial attempt at mimicking nature, through processes, business models, and by reimagining the value of what we have and produce. In its purest form it eliminates waste altogether, is good for the planet, creates jobs and fosters communities.
CE is part of a larger trend including what others call the doughnut economy, performance economy, biomimicry, and industrial ecology.
Popular Themes in r/circular_economy
#1
News
: "Japan to Make New Body to Realize Circular Economy"
11 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Free Online Circular Economy Programme by Ellen Macarthur Foundation"
8 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Looking for Case Studies around construction / demolition waste"
3 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "We made a fully circular travel bag! From Tarpaulin, seatbelts and bicycle tires! We will be on kickstarter next month. Contact me to know more!"
2 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "Your stuff is actually worse now || How the cult of consumerism ushered in an era of badly made products"
1 post
#6
Ideas
: "Promoting a maker attitude to promote young people's ability to reuse instead of dispose of common things"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/circular_economy
#1
Circular Economy
: "Japan to Make New Body to Realize Circular Economy"
110 posts
#2
Recycling
: "John Oliver tackles plastics "Recycling" in his latest episode. Funny and informative. It's a good intro to why circularity is so critical"
44 posts
#3
Sustainability
: "Building a Career in Sustainability: Advice From Circular Economy Experts [free event, registration required]"
32 posts
#4
Plastic
: "Making Plastics producers pay for the mess they’ve caused: Maine becomes nation's first state to pass Extended Producer Responsibility law for Plastic packaging!"
24 posts
#5
Waste
: "Why becoming circular is the best solution for a Waste-free future"
21 posts
#6
Innovation
: "In only three years, Prague has become a regional leader in circular economy Innovation."
13 posts
#7
Materials
: "Mercedes’ first EU plant to recycle 96% of batteries to power 50,000 new EVs yearly | The facility processes 2,500 tonnes of batteries yearly, supplying recycled Materials for over 50,000 new EV battery modules."
9 posts
#8
Plastics
: "John Oliver tackles Plastics "recycling" in his latest episode. Funny and informative. It's a good intro to why circularity is so critical"
7 posts
#9
Climate Change
: "Circular economy integral to achieving Climate Change objectives, research suggests"
7 posts
#10
Industry
: "Decarbonizing Industry isn't just about costs, it's about profits: « We could all benefit from contemplating the version of a better world before focusing on the complexities of getting there. »"
7 posts
Member Growth in r/circular_economy
Yearly
+828 members(22.1%)
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Last updated: July 4, 2026