CircularSync
Revolutionizing Waste Management
for a Sustainable Future
CircularSync
Single Use Plastic Cup Collection System
R3grnd is an Austin, TX-based startup dedicated to revolutionizing waste recovery in the single-use plastic and paper industry through cutting-edge hardware solutions. Our core purpose is to empower quick-serve restaurants and coffee shops to close the loop on disposable cup waste—diverting millions of plastic cups from landfills each year by transforming them into high-value, reusable raw materials for new products like packaging and even fresh cups.
At its heart, R3grnd's objective is to make recycling seamless and efficient at the source: Our flagship CircularSync system replaces traditional trash bins with AI-powered smart receptacles that use computer vision and sensors to verify, grind, and compact empty plastic cups into flakes onsite. This single-stream approach minimizes contamination, provides real-time data insights for optimization, and integrates with central processing hubs for washing, pelletizing, and upcycling—driving measurable sustainability wins without disrupting daily operations. We're all about turning everyday waste into tomorrow's resources, one cup at a time
System Details
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Customers deposit empty plastic cups into the receptacle, which verifies and accepts them into the machine.
Computer Vision and Machine learning with Ai, power the priority vision system. Trained to identity and collect single stream materials, like PP and PET cups and bottles.
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Cups are ground into flake inside of the machine.
Collect 10x more volume of ground “flake” vs loose cups.
Ensures only plastic cups are collected, single material removes friction for recycler.
Precision blades made from hardened steel ensure long life and corrosion resistance in all scenarios .
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Flakes are stored bins onsite unit and picked up bi weekly. Picks then transport to a central hub for consolidation.
PLA collection bags are provided, and out pickup service ensures the material makes it way to the right place.
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Flakes are washed and pelletized into high-quality raw material suitable for manufacturing new products, such as cups, packaging, or other plastic goods.
How it works?
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Scan
Place your empty cup on the ring, the Scanner will quickly identify the cup.
Track and optimize your reuse program with real-time data and insights.
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Consolidate
The machine accepts empty cups into the device. The cups are ground and stored in bags.
Real-time data to understand your Collection amounts – Validated by visual inspection.
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Recycle
Ground up cups are recycled into new materials and products , like cups!
With our collection service, we make your used cup disappear and ensure they are properly recycled.
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