Circular Pioneers
CEP supports circular startups and initiatives that contribute to the transition to a circular economy. That's why we created the network of Circular Pioneers, which is composed of startups, SMEs and social economy organisations that focus on waste prevention, reuse, repair and upcycling. CEP represents its members in public policy discussions and supports them with knowledge, visibility and advice. The network enhances the sharing of experiences, good practices and opportunities. Together we accelerate the transition to a circular economy!
Novonovo
Novonovo is a digital platform for circular economy. It helps the creative community to locate second-hand materials and products. Those with surplus materials can find users to pass them on. Novonovo brings together creators and waste, promoting creativity and a healthy planet.
Nãm
From coffee grounds collected in Lisbon, NÃM produces mushrooms and natural fertilizer. This is an urban farming project that reuses locally generated waste. Every month, from 3 tonnes of coffee grounds, NÃM produces up to 1 tonne of mushrooms and 4 tonnes of fertilizer. Like nature, NÃM makes no waste – only resources.
reCloset
reCloset is an online second-hand fashion platform. It strives to raise awareness to the impacts of the fashion industry on the planet, offering related content and conscious purchase opportunities. The goal is to reduce fashion purchases – new items in particular – and foster resource care.
JOY - Food Experiences
JOY is a platform that converts concepts into food, reflecting on how food can bring everyone together around the garden, the stove and the table. From farm to fork – learning from nature and trying unexpected combinations. With creative eyes we take on contemporary challenges and try to bring knowledge, food and hapiness wherever we go.
Xylocopa Books & Works
Xylocopa Books & Works wants to get the Portuguese reading more and better. To do this, it uses the medium of a used bookshop in the historic centre of Ílhavo, at a local level, and personalised book recommendation packages (always using used books), at a national level. We promote a monthly agenda of activities and civic initiatives to promote books and reading and, above all, we try to activate the territory and the community around us with good practices of community integration and circular economy, transforming suppliers into customers and partners through the reuse of books.
Clobies
CLOBIES is an online shop dedicated to the hire and sale of second-hand baby clothes for babies aged 0 to 24 months, with a focus on sustainability. It offers two alternatives to buying new clothes: the sale of second-hand clothes with guaranteed quality and the monthly rental of clothing packs, where customers choose their preferences in terms of type of garment, colours and styles, with pre-selected packs. These packs are carefully selected, washed and sanitised to suit the baby’s stage of growth. At the end of the rental period, the clothes are returned, sanitised again and prepared for the next user.
CLOBIES also offers the option of buying second-hand items, reinforcing its commitment to economical, practical and sustainable solutions. CLOBIES’ mission is to provide an affordable and sustainable alternative to baby fashion, reducing waste and promoting the reuse of clothes.
2ndliferesin
The 2ndliferesin project was born out of the desire to participate in the creation of solutions for the reuse of end-of-life materials and consists of creating products using waste from the manufacture of surfboards. In this process, waste that is considered useless and disposable (such as resin) is no longer identified as ‘rubbish’ and gains value as a ‘raw material’.
Sempre a Rodar
Sempre A Rodar is a social business that helps children and young people to always have a bike that fits their size at very affordable prices. The project’s motto is ‘Children grow up, but bicycles don’t!’. Families are encouraged to exchange bikes that have become too small for larger models, so that children and young people feel more comfortable and confident when cycling. In the process, families save money by buying used bikes in good condition.
Alexandra Arnóbio Upcycling Projects
Creator and Environmental and Social Activist, starting with upcycling I try to build a fairer and more sustainable world. Workshops & Ateliers – Practical events for creating and experimenting with upcycling. Talks & Training – Information, awareness-raising, training and motivation activities for upcycling. Decorating Products & Services – Selling decorating products and services based on upcycling. Upcycling Promotion Projects – Integrated turnkey programme for activating and promoting upcycling in a given location/territory (e.g. municipality), including information, awareness-raising, training, experimentation and dissemination, and involving various target audiences, from different generations and profiles. Consultancy – Consultancy services for upcycling projects and activities.
Junta Cacos
Junta Cacos gives new life to unused ceramics. We collect ceramic shards from homes, workshops and shops, transforming them into unique and functional pieces. Through restoration and circular design, we extend the life cycle of materials, preventing them from ending up as waste. Whether with Kintsugi or creating new products, at Junta Cacos every fragment is an opportunity to regenerate and reinvent. Here, ceramics break the cycle of waste and return to everyday life with renewed purpose.
NADA NOVO
NADA NOVO is an association that promotes the reuse of construction components and materials, and explores the cultural challenges of their application. Founded in 2023 in Portugal, the association develops activities with industry and academia and in the public sphere, including research into reuse in traditional, contemporary and future construction.
