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shifting paradigms. We are combining science, of post-consumer plastic and textile waste built
systems thinking and impact to build a new in India, for the world, and powered by commu-
model for sustainable manufacturing. Our goal nities that have been left behind by traditional
is to prove that ethical, traceable sustainability systems. Each facility will create dignified em-
can be commercially viable and scalable across ployment for the informal urban waste workers,
India and the world. This funding will accelerate proving that real circularity includes people, not
our efforts to industrialise our IP, grow our plant just materials.
network, and position India as a global leader in
recycling innovation." Without currently showcases proof-of-con-
cept products on its website, but its core busi-
Dia Mirza, actor, environmentalist and minority ness model is B2B/B2B2C - enabling climate-
investor in the round, said, "I have backed sever- conscious brands to be more sustainable and
al green ventures over the years, but Without ethical without compromising on quality.
stands out for its systemic thinking and inclusive
innovation. They are proving that the climate The company is building scalable partnerships
movement can be grounded in science and across four key verticals: eyewear, fashion ac-
justice. Watching them formalise waste labour cessories, cosmetics packaging, and signage so-
while building globally relevant IP gives me hope lutions.
and makes me proud to support this journey."
The new capital will be used to scale its IP-driven
The company's target customer base spans pilot infrastructure, increase monthly production
climate-conscious, forward-looking B2B brands capacity, invest in talent across engineering and
seeking verifiable circular materials for their sup- materials science, and deepen B2B partnerships
ply chains. As a proof of concept, Without also across India, the UK, EU, and US.
retails its products (like sunglasses and coasters) Without is also actively exploring follow-on
across major Indian metros like Mumbai, Delhi/ capital to accelerate global expansion, infra-
NCR and Bangalore through its website and structure development, and deeper R&D across
selected offline partnerships. It has processed material-grade refinement and end-product ver-
over 765,000 pieces of complex waste between satility.
2021–2024 .
The global circular economy market is projected
Looking ahead, Without plans to launch at least to reach $13.4 trillion by 2030, with consumers
three commercial recycling hubs in other Indian increasingly demanding genuine, traceable and
cities by FY27, and pursue international pilots in ethical sustainability. Less than 1% of flexible
partnership with government and development plastics in India are recycled, a gap Without is
agencies. Over the next 7–10 years, the compa- bridging through innovation and inclusivity.
ny's vision is to develop a decentralised network
of recycling centres capable of handling all types
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