our foundation

WHAT DO WE DO...

We’re passionately committed to a sustainable, circular future. We focus on tomorrow’s innovative startups, scale-ups, and young companies (often founded by students and visionaries). We help them realize their mission and build the capabilities to embed circularity into daily operations.

BETTER GENERATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR WORLD

Our four main initiatives

Access to expert knowledge:

ZeroWaste!Foundation provides affordable, practical access to experts in sustainability, sustainable mobility, waste management, and energy efficiency especially for student-led ventures and organizations in resource-constrained sectors. By connecting them with seasoned professionals, we help improve operations, reduce environmental impact, and implement effective, cost-saving solutions. This empowers the next generation to cut waste and energy use while strengthening their contribution to a more circular future.

Connections to industry leaders:

We connect students across education levels with companies at the forefront of sustainability and circularity. Through access to knowledge, resources, and mentorship, students develop the skills needed to thrive in sustainable careers. This creates pathways to internships, collaborations, and jobs so graduates enter the workforce with a strong foundation.

Startup support:

We’re committed to supporting students who lack the resources to fully develop their ideas. Through our network, we offer mentorship, access to learning materials, and where appropriate direct financial support. Our aim is to open doors for every student, regardless of financial background, so they can grow and contribute to shared sustainability goals.

Accelerating the transition to a circular economy:

We actively strengthen circularity by optimizing resource use, promoting waste reduction, and preventing spillage across value chains. Our work reinforces circular principles and focuses on closing loops in production and consumption.

EDUCATION & RESEARCH

We pursue a sustainable future without profit motive, creating long-term societal value. Through our network, we bring both the know-how and the know-who, with access to national and international processing industries.