Scrapz is a circular economy business based in Chesapeake, Virginia, built on a simple belief: just because something has reached the end of one purpose doesn’t mean it has reached the end of its value.

We help keep resources moving within our communities by recovering and repurposing cardboard, supporting at-home composting, creating products from recycled materials, and building local loops that connect businesses and individuals with materials someone else can put back to use. We also create books, workshops, and educational resources that make composting, reuse, and the circular economy more accessible, affordable, and approachable.

At Scrapz, we believe sustainability begins with empathy. The way we care for materials often reflects the way we care for one another. A cardboard box can become protective packaging again, food scraps can become healthy soil, and recycled plastic can become a tool that helps people and businesses connect. Every material has a story, and we enjoy helping write its next chapter.

Our goal is to strengthen local relationships, support small businesses, and encourage practical solutions that reduce waste while creating value close to home. Whether we’re helping someone start composting, connecting one organization’s end-use materials with another’s need, or creating products from recycled plastics, we believe lasting change happens through accessible, community-driven action. We’re all in this together.