GroundLoop develops circular materials for drinkware and packaging applications, creating new value from upcycled waste streams.

Dr Akanksha Moga Hjartarson: I am organised, adaptable, and people-focused professional with experience in cross-functional initiatives in Biotechbology. With a background in science and project management, I am exploring to found a start-up in sustainability, to create a chain where coffee waste can be used and given a good life.

GroundLoop aims to develop a scalable circular value chain that transforms spent coffee grounds into high-value bio-based material products, thereby contributing to Baden-Württemberg’s (and Germany's) goals in bioeconomy, circular economy, and climate protection.