r/circular_economy is a subreddit with 4k members. The most common kinds of discussions are news and solution 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
Solution Requests
: "Looking for Case Studies around construction / demolition waste"
2 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "Consultants, how do you present your facts about circularity to your clients?"
2 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I made an app to help enable the circular economy of fashion ♻️ [class project]"
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
Popular Topics in r/circular_economy
#1
Circular Economy
: "Japan to Make New Body to Realize Circular Economy"
110 posts
#2
Recycling
: "Louisville launches the nation’s first EV garbage and Recycling fleet"
44 posts
#3
Sustainability
: "Ikea Proves Increased Revenue and Sustainability Go Hand-In-Hand"
32 posts
#4
Plastic
: "Plastic Treaty progress puts spotlight on circular economy"
24 posts
#5
Waste
: "China's Circular-Economy Push Addresses Waste Reduction and Overcapacity"
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
: "Recycling can release huge quantities of microPlastics, study finds | Plastics"
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
+802 members(21.7%)
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Last updated: June 6, 2026