Coffee-cycled products

circulatte

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We gather people around.
Around a cup of coffee.
Around a candle of light.
Around a bit of peace and quiet.

We constantly create circles.
Circles that never end. That continue spinning.
We make coffee part of this circular movement.
We reuse coffee grounds to create eco-friendly products.
For your wellbeing and that of our planet.

Spin with us towards our dream of a circular economy.
Together we reshape the future of your coffee waste.

Think outside the box. Think in circles.
circulatte

You and I have one thing in common: we are both fueled by coffee

how do we create circles?

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but first… coffee!

Coffee’s always a good start.

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leftover coffee grounds

But what about your leftover coffee grounds? A shame to let them go to waste, no?

drying the coffee grounds

Here comes the tricky part! Moist coffee grounds are prone to develop mould so we need to dry them. To avoid extra energy consumption, we currently use an air-drying process.

coffee oil

By cold pressing dry coffee grounds, we produce oil. Circular coffee oil can help us replace resources with a larger carbon footprint, e.g. in candles or personal care products. Did you know its active ingredients do wonders for your skin?

circulatte products

From coffee, with love. For the planet, and for people. That is circulatte. We partner up with like-minded organisations to manufacture cozy candles and other circulatte products.

Our partners

upcycled beer bottles

Our candle jar? It was once a leftover beer bottle which would otherwise be thrown on the street. When your candle is finished, you can give that jar a new life too.

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circulatte candles

Every circulatte candle contains the reused grounds of 36 coffee cups! We are blending coffee oil with plant-based wax from European origin and essential oils, which makes our candles 100% natural. Expect a long and clean burning, and mildly scented candle.

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our partners

We partner up with environmentally & socially committed organisations to achieve our circular dream.

Collecting & drying the coffee grounds: a job for Oostrem

Oostrem is an organisation with a heart for people. They guide adults with intellectual, motor or multiple disabilities, and offer them meaningful daytime activities.. The community residents collect the coffee grounds locally at UZ Leuven and manually dry them in their own greenhouse in Herent. The residents at Oostrem are thriving on doing this job.

More information at www.oostrem.be

Manufacturing circulatte candles at De Vlaspit

De Vlaspit is a social employment company where people with less opportunities on the job market are given the chance to work and follow an education. This organisation has a strong record in the circular and social economy. By creating all kinds of services and tailor-made products, including our handmade coffee candles, they contribute to our society.

More information at www.devlaspit.be

Reusing beer bottles: a collaboration with Iwas

Our candle jars are made from beer bottles which would otherwise end up on the streets of India. To collect and upcycle these bottles, our Belgian partner Iwas is working closely with Indian organisations. . They guarantee the project benefits the local community and at the same time contributes to a cleaner planet.

Discover their full story at www.iwas.be

Just like us, all of these organisations are dreaming in circles. Whether it’s in getting people back on the job market or by recycling used materials. They think outside the box, they think in circles. That’s exactly what makes them valuable and indispensable partners for circulatte.

our circulatte candles

We reuse coffee grounds to light your fire. One candle is fueled by the reused grounds from 36 coffee cups!

latte love

A coffee candle that smells like coffee, well that makes sense, doesn’t it? Enjoy the subtle aroma of a fresh latte in the morning. Instant happiness in a candle jar.

ceder chill

This grounding blend of Himalaya Ceder and Cypress essential oils, topped with Sweet Orange notes, is a perfect stress reliever. Just sit back and relax!

cinnamon charm

Discover our cinnamon, clove and nutmeg potion, sprinkled with citrussy Bergamot. This warm and spicy blend will help restore your energy levels once it kicks in!

juniper joy

Juniper berry meets rosemary. You’ll also notice a soft breeze of lemongrass and Bergamot. Get ready for an invigorating experience! (anti-mosquito)

Circularity is our caffeine

features

Low carbon footprint
100% vegetable wax of European origin, free from paraffin
Naturally scented with pure essential oils
Long burning time (> 50 hours) and clean burn
Natural creamy color turns amber when lit (no artificial pigments)
Frosted brown glass jar made from a recycled beer bottle
Cork lid
Minimal packaging with straw paper.
Hand-crafted in Belgium

the bigger picture

circulatte is an initiative of More2Coffee, a Belgian startup with a clear mission: to establish a zero waste “coffinery” (coffee-based biorefinery). We transform coffee waste streams into sustainable raw materials. Together with our partners, we are developing ground(s)breaking applications for coffee oil and other coffee based resources .