Frequently Asked Questions

CircularOS is the operating system for the circular economy. It's a comprehensive platform that transforms how materials flow through the economy, converting waste into verified, tradeable digital assets.

Key features include:

• Material Verification: Blockchain-backed proof of recycling and material recovery
• Digital Asset Creation: Convert physical materials into digital PRN/dPRN certificates
• Compliance Automation: Automatic EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) compliance
• Value Optimization: Maximize the value of your material streams

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dPRN (Digital Producer Responsibility Notes) is the premium verification layer that sits on top of traditional PRN certificates. It adds additional value through enhanced verification and traceability.

How it works:

• Traditional PRN: ~£220/tonne - Basic compliance certificate
• dPRN Layer: +£450/tonne - Digital verification premium
• Combined Value: £670/tonne - Full verified value

The dPRN layer operates parallel to your existing PRN business - no operational changes required, just additional revenue.

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CircularOS uses the Linear Equity™ Model - a partnership-based pricing structure:

Dividend Sharing: Partners receive 20-30% of value created through the Circularity Dividend Share™.

EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) is a regulatory framework that makes producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, including end-of-life disposal and recycling.

Key requirements:

• Producers must fund the collection and recycling of packaging
• Companies must purchase PRN/PERN certificates to prove compliance
• Non-compliance results in significant fines

How CircularOS helps:

• Automatic compliance tracking and reporting
• Verified certificates that exceed regulatory requirements
• Greenwashing immunity through blockchain verification

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Getting started with CircularOS is simple:

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The 28 Sovereign Gateways are material acquisition channels that feed into the CircularOS ecosystem. Each gateway represents a different source of materials or an Anchor Partner opportunity:

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Blue Soil is the token incentive system within CircularOS. It represents verified environmental impact and can be earned through participation in the circular economy.

How to earn Blue Soil:

• Submit verified materials for processing
• Refer new partners to the platform
• Maintain high-quality material streams
• Participate in community initiatives

Blue Soil benefits:

• Reduced verification fees
• Priority processing
• Access to premium features
• Community governance participation

ROSCA (Rotating Savings and Credit Association) is a community savings scheme integrated into CircularOS. It enables participants to pool resources and access capital for circular economy investments.

How ROSCA works:

• Members contribute regular amounts to a shared pool
• Each cycle, one member receives the full pool
• Rotation continues until all members have received funds
• Built on trust and verified participation

Benefits for participants:

• Access to larger capital sums without traditional loans
• Community-backed financial support
• Integration with material value streams
• Transparent, blockchain-verified transactions

The dPRN verification process ensures complete traceability and authenticity of all materials processed through CircularOS.

Verification steps:

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CircularOS offers three main partnership tiers: