Case study
Recovering the items left behind in a social housing provider's homes and premises
Summary
Support for a social housing provider in finding and steering operational solutions to recover the items left behind in its homes and premises.
Challenge
Qualifying and quantifying the different types of items left behind in homes, gaining a clear view of the challenges and opportunities linked to these items and their circular recovery, and identifying operational solutions to collect, sort and recover them.
Tonnes of waste sorted (over 3 months)
53 tonnes
Tonnes recycled (1st pilot)
33 tonnes
Tonnes recycled (2nd pilot)
13 tonnes
Details
From analysis to field deployment.
Challenge
A social housing provider in the Paris region clears out and sends to the tip more than 1,000 tonnes of items abandoned in its premises and homes every year. It wanted to find operational solutions to recover these items.
Solution
Support in 3 stages:
- A diagnostic report to define the recovery potential of the items and the associated challenges and opportunities.
- An identification of the most relevant circular solutions for collection, sorting and recovery.
- Launch and monitoring of 2 pilot projects with the circular solutions prioritised during the sourcing phase.
Results
Tonnes of waste sorted (over 3 months)
53 tonnes
Tonnes recycled (1st pilot)
33 tonnes
Tonnes recycled (2nd pilot)
13 tonnes
Deliverables:
- Two sorting and recovery providers selected, with two pilot projects put in place.
- First pilot (3 months): moving from unsorted collection to sorting across 10 streams, 53 tonnes of waste sorted including 33 tonnes recycled and over 28 tonnes of furniture recovered.
- Second pilot (1 month): 20.5 tonnes of waste sorted including over 13 tonnes recycled.
FAQ
What you need to know about us.
What is Circul'R?
Circul'R is a consulting firm specializing in the circular economy. Since 2016, we have supported over 150 large companies and public entities through consulting projects, sector coalitions, training programs, and the Circul'R Club.
How does Circul'R differ from a generalist CSR consulting firm?
Unlike a generalist CSR firm, Circul'R has specialized exclusively in the circular economy since 2016. This cross-functional expertise—covering supply chains, regulations (AGEC, EPR, ESPR), and business models—allows us to turn circularity into a measurable competitive advantage, including impact reduction, resource security, compliance, and new growth drivers.
Who is Circul'R for?
Circul'R advises large private companies—including many CAC 40 and SBF 120 groups—on strategic decisions across all sectors. We also support organizations that implement public circular economy policies, such as eco-organizations, agencies, donors, and local authorities.
What services does Circul'R offer?
Circul'R offers four complementary services: bespoke consulting to structure your circular strategy, sector-specific coalitions to solve shared business challenges, training programs to build circular economy skills, and the Circul'R Club, a network for companies committed to the circular transition.
What is Circul'R's expertise regarding circular economy regulations (EPR, AGEC, CSRD)?
Circul'R guides clients through the entire French and European regulatory framework for the circular economy, including the AGEC law, EPR schemes, and CSRD, as well as recent European legislation like the PPWR, ESPR, and CRMA. We translate these obligations into operational roadmaps, turning compliance requirements into strategic advantages.
What is the process for a consulting project with Circul'R?
A project begins with a diagnostic of your circular challenges, covering areas like supply, eco-design, business models, and regulations. Circul'R then builds a prioritized, quantified roadmap and supports the operational deployment of selected actions, right through to impact measurement and continuous trajectory adjustment.
How do you measure the results of your projects?
We define tailored circularity indicators upfront—such as materials saved, reuse rates, footprint reduction, and value generated—and track their progress throughout the project to ensure concrete business and environmental results.
Do you work only in France or internationally as well?
Based in Paris, Circul'R operates primarily in France and Europe. Internationally, we support cooperation projects, including sharing French expertise on EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) and assisting donors with their circular transition programs in emerging countries, leveraging a network of operational partners and sector experts.
How do I get started with Circul'R?
Contact the team via our website: Circul'R will analyze your challenges and propose the right solution—whether through consulting, joining a coalition, taking a training course, or becoming a Club member—to accelerate your transition to a circular economy.