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Why One Waste Stream Can Create Several Circular Transactions

Traditional waste transactions often end when a single buyer collects a mixed material stream. The commercial record closes even when valuable glass, metals, fibres or reusable components remain.

Start with material composition

When a one-tonne stream is represented as 56% plastic, 20% glass, 10% metal and 14% other fractions, the first buyer can be selected for the dominant plastic component without losing sight of everything else.

Record the processing outcome

The recovered plastic completes one part of the loop. The remaining glass and metal become new inventory records. Several batches can be combined until each material reaches a commercially viable volume.

Create the next market connection

Once the threshold is reached, the platform can recommend specialist buyers and prepare the next listing. One original waste stream has now created several connected circular transactions.