HappyPorch helps organisations develop smart software solutions that advance the circular economy.
Software and the Circular Economy
As far as we know, we are the only software development agency in the world that works exclusively with circular economy companies. That didn't happen overnight. It came into focus gradually, as we kept noticing how well our mix of technical skill, practical thinking and values-driven outlook fit the specific challenges circularity presents.
The way we see it, the circular economy sits at the intersection of four things: what the natural world needs, the social value that circularity tends to create as a by-product of how it operates, a genuinely sound business case, and an area where software can make a real difference. That's the overlap where we want to be.
Working exclusively in this space means our clients don't have to spend time educating us. We already understand the models, the complexity and what it takes to build software around a fundamentally different relationship with products, materials and customers.
Want to understand how we think about all of this, and why we made the choice to work nowhere else? We've written about it here.
If you are an entrepreneur or innovator working on circular economy projects, we can help. Together we will accelerate your solutions and impact people’s lives, your business and the planet for the better.
Safe reuse of everyday items
Case Study: Reath
Reath is a small, agile startup dedicated to addressing the problem of single use plastic waste through software that helps businesses adopt safe, compliant and scalable reuse systems.
Enabling circular innovation
Linear Software is not circular
Across the linear economy our software is optimised to maximise the one-way flow of materials. When we want to make that flow more circular, we may find that the software is completely blocking the necessary innovation and learning.
Fantastic conversations with Circular Economy innovators
Digital in the Circular Economy
In season 5 of the podcast, we explore the role that our industry plays in the Circular Economy. We hear from multiple experts and inspiring people actually working on solutions to our biggest global environmental and social challenges.
Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for a Circular Future
Systems in the Circular Economy
In season seven of the podcast, we look at circularity from a systemic level. We speak to consultants, experts, trainers, and advisors helping others transition to circular practices.
We are proud supporters of Circular Communities Scotland.
"Empowering Scottish Communities to Deliver a Circular Economy".
Circular Economy and Technology Podcasts
Building Digital Infrastructure for the Circular Economy
Reath is on a mission to build the digital infrastructure required for businesses to shift to the circular economy. Listen as co-founders Claire Rampen and Emily Rogers discuss their start-up journey and how HappyPorch helped build their custom software.
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Air Conditioning-as-a-Service
Dave Mackerness is Customer Success Lead at Kaer, a firm based in Singapore that sells air conditioning as-a-service. On the podcast, he shares the history of the company, the business models they’ve adopted over the decades, and how they’re using data to improve their customers’ lives.
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Measuring Circularity with Roy Vercoulen
Circular IQ helps their customers transition towards a restorative and regenerative circular economy through their digital platform and circularity programs. Listen as co-founder Roy Vercoulen explains why measuring circularity is essential for the circular transition.
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Recent Circular Economy Articles
Lessons from HappyPorch Radio’s Rental Season (So Far)
Last week we took time to look back at the first half of HappyPorch Radios’s 9th season, focused on circular minded rental businesses, and the ecosystem of support and software to enable them, reflecting on what we learned. The recurring themes and insights may surprise!
