Zero waste and circular economy funding

Zero waste and circular economy crowdfunding

Crowdfunder is where circular economy champions and communities come together to fund waste reduction, recycling innovation, and initiatives that transform sustainable consumption.

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Zero waste projects crowdfunding now

Success story

Jar – a zero waste shop

Jar is a family run business who had a dream to bring a zero waste store to Plymouth. They successfully crowdfunded to help them raise funds to open their first location, raising over £20,000 in just 4 weeks. When the time came to expand the business, they came back to Crowdfunder and again beat their funding target to enable them to open a second zero waste store in the city.

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A woman standing outside her zero waste shop

Harriet's of Hove

Raised £10,076

A beloved independent café and deli in the heart of Hove, Harriet's used crowdfunding to grow bigger and better after surviving the pandemic. With the support of 150 backers, they came back stronger — and ready to give even more to their community.

Two women standing in their zero waste shop

The Good Store

Raised £11,365

Edinburgh's sustainable food store turned to the crowd to keep their doors open and their shelves stocked. With backing from 187 supporters, The Good Store secured their future — continuing to offer a low-waste, community-centred alternative to mainstream food shopping.

A woman shopping in a zero waste shop

The Eco Larder

Raised £13,320

Edinburgh's zero-waste store rallied 296 supporters to fund a second location and spread the zero-waste movement further across the city. The Eco Larder's campaign showed just how many people are ready to shop differently — and make every purchase count.

How it works

Set up your page

1

Create your page, tell your story, explain your plans and set your fundraising target.

Spread the word

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Tell everyone you know about your fundraiser – friends, colleagues and your community.

Get funded

3

Supporters donate or pledge money towards your fundraiser, helping to reach your target.

Crowdfunding FAQs

How does crowdfunding for zero waste or circular economy projects work?

Crowdfunding for your zero waste or circular economy project couldn’t be easier with Crowdfunder. Simply create your profile and let your supporters fund your cause. Our community fundraising platform lets you put your project in front of a bigger crowd, outside of your local network. Promote your campaign to more people, as well as public sector and corporate organisations.


How do I set up a crowdfunding page?

It’s really easy to start crowdfunding for your cause with Crowdfunder:

  • Create your crowdfunding profile
  • Tell your story - add photos and videos to your profile to show people why you’re fundraising
  • Apply for match funding to boost your fundraising
  • Offer rewards or set up a prize draw to give back to your crowd

How will my crowdfunding money be paid out?

The funds you raise from your zero waste or circular economy project will be paid into the bank account linked to your Crowdfunder profile within 7 working days of the end of your project. 

Need help?

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