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Sustainable Solutions for Mattress Waste

Europe discards 30 million mattresses annually, most ending up as waste. Oceancircle recycles them into valuable resources—cutting emissions and closing the loop.

The Challenge and our Solution

From Waste to Resource – Rethinking Mattress Disposal

The cruise and hospitality industries generate vast amounts of mattress waste, with disposal options often limited to landfills or incineration. This not only wastes valuable materials but also results in significant CO₂ emissions and environmental impact.
Oceancircle offers a smarter solution. By optimising on-site processing, we significantly reduce waste volume before transportation—minimising emissions and cutting costs. Our innovative approach ensures that discarded mattresses are efficiently repurposed, contributing to a more sustainable and circular future.

From Waste to Value:
Closing the Loop

Traditional waste disposal harms both the environment and your bottom line. Oceancircle rethinks waste management by transforming high-volume materials into valuable resources—reducing emissions and creating a truly circular economy.
Graphic: Product in Use Cycle
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Removal & Collection

Extraction of end-of-life materials during renovation projects.

2

Segregation at the Source

On-site waste sorting and logistics management.

3

Waste Processing on Site

Initial on-site processing and volume reduction at the source.

4

Logistics

Coordinated transport to our processing plants or Oceancircle partners.

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Final Processing

Conversion of waste into new primary materials.

1

Removal & Collection

Extraction of end-of-life materials during renovation projects.

2

Segregation at the Source

On-site waste sorting and logistics management.

3

Waste Processing on Site

Initial on-site processing and volume reduction at the source.

4

Logistics

Coordinated transport to our processing plants or Oceancircle partners.

5

Final Processing

Conversion of waste into new primary materials.

Graphic: Product in Use Cycle

Measurable Impact, Real Change

Since our founding, Oceancircle has made significant strides in reducing waste and promoting circularity. Our innovative approach keeps high-volume materials in use, cutting emissions and conserving valuable resources. Here’s what we’ve achieved so far:

Cooperation with Matermoll s.r.l.

the leading manufacture of mattresses for the cruise & hospitality industries

90% CO₂ reduction

Compared to conventional disposal and incineration.

Precycling

Matermoll & Oceancircle develop the first fully circular mattress programme

A new process is born

Oceancircle takes back first mattresses from cruise clients and saves valuable resources

300-350 mattresses per shift

Capacity of our on-site processing system

100+ specialists

Dedicated to make your projects more sunstainable.

90% material recovery rate

Turning waste into valuable resources.

Our Goal

No more mattresses going to waste – we take them all.

2050

Our industry’s target for carbon neutrality, and we’re helping to make it happen.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Is there a time saving or does it take longer than conventional disposal?

It takes the same time as conventional disposal. Actually, by segregating the carpet waste in BigBags it creates a cleaner and safer environment especially during the first days of a refit project.

2

What quantities of carpet and underlay can be processed this way?

Our waste management and carpet team consists of over 100 men & women with the capacity of removing up to 10.000 sqm of carpet and underlay per day. Our mobile on-site plant housed in an 40” container processes up to 3.000 sqm of carpet & underlay per shift.

3

Are CO2 certificates issued?

By the 3rd quarter of 2025 Oceancircle will start issuing CO2 certificates which our clients can use in their sustainability reports.

4

How sustainable is Oceancircle´s circular waste management?

With Carpet:re we reduce the carbon foot- print of end-of-life carpets by up to 90% compared to conventional carpet disposal through incineration. We help saving valuable resources the most ecological and economic way and thus contribute to the cruise industry`s common goal: achieving carbon neutral by 2050 the latest.

5

How can I incorporate Oceancircle into my brand marketing?

The positive environmental impact of Oceancircle`s programme is easily measurable and therefore easily incorporated as a marketing tool. We also offer the possibility of creating second life products to be reused on board creating a guest experience - visibly underlining the sustainable approach of your brand.

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What second life products does Oceancircle produce from my carpet & textile waste?

With Carpet:re we reduce the carbon foot- print of end-of-life carpets by up to 90% compared to conventional carpet disposal through incineration. We help saving valuable resources the most ecological and economic way and thus contribute to the cruise industry`s common goal: achieving carbon neutral by 2050 the latest.

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