Circular Resource Specialists (CRS)
Vale of Glamorgan business Circular Resource Specialists (CRS) are an environmental consultancy specialising in waste and resource management. They help public and private organisations become more efficient, sustainable, and to improve their waste and resource management practices.
As part of the Innovation Net Zero programme CRS have been working to develop an app to empower localised groups of small businesses to procure waste collection services through ‘huddle buying’. Currently global circularity is in decline and consumption is accelerating, changing the way we deal with waste will allow us to create a more sustainable future. By disrupting the status quo and creating localised procurement cooperatives CRS are aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve local amenity values of public areas and facilitate the reduction of waste and potential monetisation of waste streams.
​Together we investigated the idea, conducted in-depth research, developed business models and plans. CRS have also received IP strategy support and trademarking advice to protect their circular economy innovation. Innovation Net Zero has supported CRS to build connections with new partners and secure software development for their solution. Through the programme CRS have received support in developing a pitch deck to help secure funding and investment. Innovation Net Zero helped CRS to secure £87k funding to further develop the technology and they have doubled their turnover.
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CRS is now well-positioned to advance its ‘huddle buying’ solution, helping small businesses
procure waste collection efficiently while supporting growth, sustainability, and the pathway
to net zero.​​​​
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Following on from the programme CRS are continuing to build their app and bring it closer to the market. Find out more about their work through their website.
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Testimonial: Circular Resource Specialists, Director Owain Griffiths: “The support we received from Innovation Net Zero has been fundamental to the development of our business. Since working with the team, we have gone from an embryonic idea to a developed business plan. Thanks to Innovation Net Zero, we secured £87k in funding to help develop our technology and have doubled our turnover.”