Platform Overview
Cirqle provides the circular packaging technology and tracking infrastructure that enables venues, stadiums, and festivals to replace single-use drinkware with smart, reusable cups.
Our platform connects every stage of the reusable cup lifecycle—from point-of-sale deposits and floor collection to industrial washing and inventory restocking—using UHF RFID hardware and real-time cloud tracking.
The Circular Cup Loop
Cirqle operates on a closed-loop system designed to keep reusable cups in active circulation:
- Serve (Dispense): A beverage is served in a Cirqle smart cup at the bar or concession counter. A nominal deposit is charged, and the cup’s RFID chip is logged into the venue’s active inventory.
- Return (Collect): Guests return empty cups to designated return bars, staffed collection stations, or automated smart bins. The customer’s deposit is refunded or credited.
- Wash (Sanitize): Collected cups are packed into crates and routed through commercial wash tunnels equipped with high-throughput RFID scanner gates.
- Restock (Repeat): Clean, sanitized cups are returned to service points for immediate reuse, with each cup designed to withstand 100+ commercial wash cycles.
Navigation & Field Guides
- Floor Staff & Return Station Operators: See Batches & Audit Logs for step-by-step instructions on sweeping cups using the Nordic ID HH85 handheld scanner.
- Shift Supervisors & Venue Managers: See Overview & Live Dashboard and Venues & Collection Points to monitor return rates and configure bars.
- Finance & Accounting: See Deposits & Reconciliation to understand payment states, refund workflows, and settlement data.