About CIRT
CIRT is an award-winning, women-owned B Corp delivering the all-in-one stack for sustainable packaging. We are powered by the most comprehensive North American databases of packaging recovery, policy and infrastructure. From real-time compliance to consumer transparency and data-powered insights, we help brands reduce waste, track claims and build resilient packaging systems.
The Most Comprehensive Packaging Recovery Database in North America
Thousands of packaging material and form combinations mapped to actual recovery infrastructure, giving you the precise insights needed to design packaging that works in the real world—not just in theory.
Unmatched Geographic Coverage
Complete North American infrastructure mapping across 90% of the United States and Canada, providing brands with the full picture of packaging recovery opportunities across both markets.
Program Diversity & Depth
Our platform tracks every recovery pathway that matters to your packaging strategy:
Authoritative Data Sources
We aggregate and validate data from the most trusted sources in the industry, including EPA databases, EPR program administrators, and state environmental agencies—ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment.
Real-Time Updates
Stay ahead with continuously updated infrastructure data, policy changes, and emerging recovery programs to ensure your packaging decisions are based on the latest market conditions.
Our Story
30+ Years at the Forefront of Solid Waste Research
Katherine Shayne, Co-Founder
- Master's Degree in Engineering
- Entrepreneur and former consultant
- Specialized expertise in marine plastic litter and environmental sustainability
- Bridges science and technology with business strategies for community waste management
Dr. Jenna Jambeck, Co-Founder
- Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor in Environmental Engineering at University of Georgia
- Head of the Circularity Informatics Lab and lead of the Center for Circular Materials Management
- National Geographic Fellow, MacArthur Fellow, and Genius Grant recipient
- 24+ years of experience in Solid Waste Management
- 19+ years of direct experience in Marine Litter/Plastic Pollution
Our Values
Guiding principles that drive our mission and shape our approach to sustainable packaging.
Responsible
We take ownership of our actions, prioritizing sustainability and environmental impact in all that we do.
Effective
We focus on delivering results that have a lasting positive impact, ensuring the efficiency and success of our solutions.
Collaborative
We work together as a team and partner with others, recognizing that collective effort leads to the best outcomes.
Committed
We are dedicated to driving positive change and staying true to our mission to reduce waste and promote sustainability.
Innovative
We continuously seek new ideas and approaches to improve packaging systems and foster sustainable practices.
Supported by Top Accelerators & Investors
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