Circular SolutionsIT RefurbBattery Recycling BoxCosmetics Recyclinge-Waste ProcessingPrint Consumables RecyclingrFlex Recycled PlasticsSoft Plastics RecyclingTonerPlas Road Surfacing
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At Close the Loop, we don’t see waste as an ending, we see it as the start of something better. Our story is one of transforming discarded materials into valuable resources, creating systems that empower circularity and delivering solutions that preserve our planet for future generations.
We exist to lead the way toward a future where nothing ends up in landfill and every product has a sustainable next life.
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Our journey began in 2001 in Melbourne, Australia, with a bold idea: to collect and recycle printer cartridges in a smarter, more sustainable way. What started as a small-scale toner recovery initiative quickly evolved into a larger mission, to close the loop on all materials and empower businesses to take responsibility for their products from start to finish.
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2000-2001: Close the Loop is founded in Melbourne, Australia
2003 - Launch of Cartridges 4 Planet Ark, in partnership with Planet Ark and leading OEMs
2007 – Expansion into the United States, scaling global recycling operations
2016: Acquisition of Clozdloop BVBA (Belgium / EMEA expansion)
2017 – Launch of TonerPlas®, an award-winning asphalt additive made from recycled toner powder and soft plastics
2021 – Merger with O F Packaging, forming Close the Loop Group and listing on the ASX (CLG)
2022 – Integration of packaging and recycling operations under the unified Close the Loop Group, expanding circular solutions across Australia, USA, and Europe.
Expanded North American footprint through the acquisition of In-Plas Recycling (US).
2023: Acquired and integrated ISP Tek Services in US
2024: Launched an expanded Melbourne soft-plastics processing line with ~5× capacity (up to 1 tonne/hour), producing TonerPlas® and rFlex® at greater scale.
2025: IMMEX-approved facility in Mexicali, Mexico begins operations - supporting IT asset disposition, refurbishment, and soft-plastics recovery across North America.
Today, Close the Loop is operating across Australia, the Americas, and EMEA, servicing global brands with end-to-end circular solutions.
We are driven by purpose: to eliminate waste and give materials a second life. Whether it’s hard-to-recycle plastics, printer cartridges, cosmetics, or e-waste, we find solutions where others see challenges.
Innovation, collaboration, and accountability are at the heart of everything we do.
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What began in a single Melbourne facility has grown into a network of circular solutions.
Close the Loop now operates in Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., EMEA, and South Africa, partnering with global OEMs, local councils, and major brands.
Our projects include Cartridges 4 Planet Ark, TonerPlas® asphalt, and custom packaging recovery, demonstrating scalable circular solutions that range from community drop-off points to major infrastructure partnerships.
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Innovation is core to our DNA. Our R&D teams have developed proprietary technologies and materials like rFlex® and TonerPlas®, transforming complex waste streams into high-value, reusable outputs. Every initiative we launch is designed with circularity in mind, not just to recycle, but to regenerate.
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We believe leadership comes from doing the right thing, not just when it’s easy, but when it matters most. From extended producer responsibility programs to carbon-neutral operations and local community initiatives, we lead by example, enabling businesses to meet their ESG targets with integrity and transparency.
Circular Thinking
Every material deserves another life
Environmental Justice
Sustainable solutions must be accessible and scalable
Accountability
We take ownership of the products, systems and outcomes we create
Collaboration
Systemic change requires working together
Transparency
Open, honest communication with partners and communities
As global consumption grows, so does the need for smarter, circular systems. Close the Loop continues to push boundaries, investing in new technologies, expanding globally, and helping brands build truly sustainable supply chains. Our vision remains clear and unwavering: a world where waste no longer exists.
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Be part of the circular economy movement. Whether you're a brand, retailer, manufacturer, or consumer, you play a role in creating a waste-free future.
Partner with Close the Loop and help build a more sustainable world.
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