# ContainerGrid

> AI-powered Circular Supply Chain Platform

ContainerGrid is a B2B SaaS platform that connects asset owners (OEMs, utilities, manufacturers) with certified recyclers to manage end-of-life take-back programs. The platform automates material recovery, ensures regulatory compliance, and creates transparent circular supply chains.

## What ContainerGrid Does

- **Take-Back Program Management**: Automates the entire lifecycle of product take-back and recycling programs
- **Material Recovery Tracking**: Full chain-of-custody documentation from decommissioning to material recovery
- **Contractor Governance**: Enforces approved recyclers, routes, and processing standards
- **Compliance Automation**: Generates audit-ready reports for EU regulations (WEEE, ELV, Battery Regulation)
- **Recycler Marketplace**: Connects asset owners with 3,500+ verified recyclers across Europe

## Who Uses ContainerGrid

- **OEMs & Asset Owners**: Utilities, grid operators, automotive manufacturers, electronics producers
- **Circular Service Providers**: Program operators, logistics integrators, recycling groups
- **Recyclers & Processors**: Metal recyclers, e-waste processors, dismantlers
- **Material Producers**: Companies sourcing certified recycled/secondary raw materials

## Industry Use Cases

### Energy & Grid Infrastructure
Transformers, switchgear, cables, pumps — recover copper, steel, aluminum, and insulation oil with full traceability.

### Automotive
Vehicle take-back, battery recycling, spare parts recovery — comply with EU End-of-Life Vehicle regulations.

### Construction & Infrastructure
Demolition waste tracking, material passports, maximize reuse of steel, concrete, timber from construction projects.

### Electronics
WEEE compliance, e-waste collection tracking, rare earth material recovery with certified partners.

## Key Differentiators

- Workflow OS (not just a marketplace) — manages the entire circular supply chain process
- AI-powered matching of assets to optimal recycling routes and R-strategies
- Built-in regulatory compliance for EU circular economy regulations
- Network of 3,500+ pre-qualified recyclers across Europe
- Chain-of-custody documentation generated automatically

## Company Information

- **Website**: https://containergrid.de
- **Headquarters**: Germany
- **Founded**: To accelerate the transition to circular supply chains
- **Partners**: TU München, RWTH Aachen, EIT RawMaterials, Catena-X, UNIDO, and 60+ research and industry partners

## Key Pages

- Platform for OEMs: https://containergrid.de/platform/oem
- Platform for Recyclers: https://containergrid.de/platform/recyclers
- Platform for Service Providers: https://containergrid.de/platform/service-providers
- Platform for Material Producers: https://containergrid.de/platform/material
- Energy Use Case: https://containergrid.de/use-cases/energy
- Automotive Use Case: https://containergrid.de/use-cases/automotive
- Construction Use Case: https://containergrid.de/use-cases/construction
- Electronics Use Case: https://containergrid.de/use-cases/electronics
- How It Works: https://containergrid.de/how-it-works
- About: https://containergrid.de/about
- Partners: https://containergrid.de/partners
- Contact: https://containergrid.de/contact

## Relevant Search Terms

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