Circular Philadelphia

Something big is coming for the circular economy in Philadelphia. 👀

At our last member meeting, we put out a call to this community, and you showed up. Now we’re dreaming bigger than ever about the future of what a truly circular Philadelphia could look like and the infrastructure needed to get us there.

Join us June 24 at for our next Circular Philadelphia Member Meeting. Get a first look at where we’re headed, share your input and help us shape how we move forward together 🔄🏗️

We’ll be sharing:
→ A vision we’ve been building toward (hint: think physical space and a real home for the circular economy in Philly)
→ How members can help shape what comes next and your needs
→ 2026 updates and where we’re planning to focus into 2027 and beyond

Plus a behind-the-scenes look at composting in action, dinner, drinks, and great company 🌱🪱

📍 Bennett Compost, 5650 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120
📅 June 24

RSVP link in bio 🔗

Construction and demolition waste is one of the largest waste streams in Philadelphia – but it doesn’t have to be ♻️🏗️

Circular building practices are changing how we think about materials, reuse, and the value already embedded in our built environment.

On May 15, Circular Philadelphia will join Sustainability Symposium to discuss how circular construction strategies can reduce waste, preserve resources, and rethink the systems behind how buildings are designed, used, and eventually deconstructed.

If you’re interested in sustainability, the built environment, circular systems, or rethinking how materials move through our cities, we’d love to see you there.

🔗Learn more + register through the link in bio!

Most people would never guess these are real job titles in the circular economy right now.

An IT Operations Architect. A Packaging Category Director. An admin role at an organization dedicated to eliminating waste entirely.

These aren’t future jobs. They’re posted right now.

A lot of these roles don’t look like what people expect when they think of a “sustainability job”, and we want to decide how to find our way into a job that is making a positive impact on one of our most pressing challenges: waste.

The ILO estimates 7–8 million new jobs will be created in the circular economy as the transition picks up. The roles are already here, and they’re only growing.

Next time you’re job hunting in this space, search for keywords like: reverse logistics, extended producer responsibility, remanufacturing, product stewardship, packaging compliance or follow along here.

We share circular economy job opportunities every month.

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Come join us at “Imagining the Future of Local Production”!

This one-of-a-kind gathering by Mechanism brings together makers, manufacturers, policymakers, educators, and community leaders to explore what local, community-rooted production can look like.

If you’re interested in circular systems, local resilience, and rethinking how things are made - this is definitely one to check out!

Circular Philadelphia members get 25% off tickets for the main event🤫

🔗 Link in bio to learn more and register

Finding ways to get involved in the circular economy just got easier ♻️

We’ve created a Volunteer Dashboard — one place to discover opportunities across Circular Philadelphia and our network.

From events to research to policy work, you can explore what’s out there and choose what fits your interests, skills, and availability.

No more searching across multiple sites — just browse and find your way to get involved.

One hub. Every opportunity. Your way to participate.

If you’re based in the Philadelphia region, take a look and find your fit 💚

🔗 Link in bio

🎧 Final episodes of The Circle Up Podcast are out now!
But who are the people behind the stories?

In Episode 9, we talk with Holly Logan of 🧰
Holly and the Fixers Guild are helping rebuild repair culture in Philadelphia by hosting community repair fairs where people learn together how to fix what they own.

In Episode 10, we hear from Steve Figgat of Sycamore International💻♻️
Steve’s team refurbishes electronics from schools, businesses, and municipalities – keeping valuable materials in use and out of the waste stream.

🎧 Listen to the full conversations wherever you get your podcasts or through the link in our bio.

For partnership or collaboration conversations:
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🧵 Join us for !

Bring a garment that needs a little love and learn simple ways to repair it instead of throwing it away. 

📍 studio
523 S 4th Street, Philadelphia
📅 March 21 | 1–3 PM

Participation is FREE, with a suggested $25 donation to support Circular Philadelphia.

The session will include demonstrations and guidance from Shari Hersh, Linda Ruggiero, and Emily Hermann, who will share their skills and tips for everyday clothing repair.

Mend March is inspired by textile artist Kate Sekules (), whose work with visible mending has helped spark a global movement to repair and personalize clothing.

👕 Bring 1–2 garments to mend
🧵 Materials will be available, but feel free to bring your own
🎟️ Space is limited (10 participants)

🔗 Register through the link in our bio

We’re excited to welcome three new board members to Circular Philadelphia 🌱

Please join us in welcoming:

• Kim Paymaster – a sustainability and philanthropy leader currently serving as Grant Program Director at The Conservation Alliance, with deep experience supporting community partnerships, conservation efforts, and social impact work 🌿

• Zoe Davis – a climate finance professional working on commercial climate projects across the U.S., with a background spanning policy, data analytics, and circular reuse systems, and a strong passion for scaling sustainable solutions 🔄

• Jeff Friedman – a civic tech and GovTech leader with deep roots in Philadelphia, bringing experience in strategy, innovation, and improving how cities serve residents through technology and systems change 📊

Together, their perspectives across climate, community, policy, technology, and systems thinking will help guide our work as we continue advancing a more circular economy in Philadelphia and beyond.

We’re grateful to have them on board and excited for what’s ahead 💚

🔗Learn more about our board and mission at the link in bio