By keeping social, human, environmental and monetary capital in the community, we can begin to revive local economics
Circanomics: Empowering Triangle Communities
Based in North Carolina's Triangle region, Circanomics builds stronger local economies through a holistic approach.
Social Capital
Building community connections that foster trust, support and collaboration.
Human Capital
Developing skills and knowledge within the local workforce and community members.
Environmental Capital
Preserving natural resources for sustainable community growth.
Financial Capital
Keeping funds circulating within neighborhood businesses, organizations and non profits.
Circa Rewards Card: Earn Rewards by Supporting Sustainability
Gain points with every eco-conscious purchase and community contribution. Redeem for discounts at local businesses or donate to environmental initiatives.
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Shop Local
Earn points at certified sustainable businesses throughout our partner network.
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Volunteer
Gain rewards for community garden hours and environmental cleanup participation.
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Redeem
Use points for Circa events, local goods, or convert to Circa Tokens.
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Track Impact
Monitor your personal sustainability metrics through our companion app.
Stretch your spending power with Circa Tokens, our local currency that creates economic resilience.
Rewarding Redemptions
Exchange your tokens for exclusive discounts, complimentary items, and special offers unavailable through traditional payment methods.
Circular Economics
Circa Tokens help keep resources within our community. Every token spent generates contributions to local initiatives, creating a positive feedback loop of environmental and economic benefits.
Our no input gardening style developed in Vermont eliminates the need for irrigation, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and chemicals of any kind.
Learn more on our YouTube Channel
No-Input Practices
We've eliminated the need for external fertilizers and pesticides by companion planting, beneficial insect habitats, and proper bed preparation. This produces nutrient-dense foods.
Natural Practices
All Circa Farms’ produce is based on our transparent growing practices that are documented and shared on our YouTube channel.
Community Participation
Join our member program to receive tokens to reserve some of the harvests or attend our skill-building workshops.
Circa Chat: Collaborative Solutions for Sustainability Challenges
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Connect
Meet like-minded neighbors and businesses passionate about environmental stewardship
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Collaborate
Share resources and expertise to address local sustainability challenges
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Create
Develop innovative solutions through collective brainstorming
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Implement
Turn ideas into action with community-supported initiatives
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Evaluate
Measure impact and refine approaches for continuous improvement
Monthly Circa Chat sessions bring together diverse community members to tackle pressing environmental issues through structured dialogue and action planning.
Circa Directory: Your Guide to Local Sustainability
Events Calendar
Our comprehensive calendar features workshops, volunteer opportunities, markets, and educational sessions, all filterable by interest, location, and time commitment.
Business Listings
Discover and support local enterprises committed to environmental responsibility. Each listing includes sustainability certifications, eco-friendly practices, and special offers for Circa Members, making ethical consumption simple and rewarding.
Resource Library
Access guides, tutorials, and case studies contributed by community experts. From home composting to energy conservation, our constantly updated knowledge base helps you implement sustainable practices in everyday life.
Community Forum
Connect with neighbors, share successes, ask questions, and coordinate grassroots initiatives. Our moderated discussion spaces foster collaboration and mutual support among sustainability enthusiasts at all levels of experience.
Begin with a complimentary locally-sourced beverage—choose from organic coffee, herb-infused teas, or seasonal fruit spritzers. All drinks are served in compostable or reusable containers that minimize environmental impact.
Learn
Engage with knowledgeable facilitators who share practical wisdom about seasonal planting, soil health, water conservation, and sustainable growing techniques tailored to our local climate and conditions.
Taste
Sample harvests from our community gardens and discover new ways to incorporate fresh, local produce into your meals. Our tasting sessions often feature preservation techniques to extend seasonal bounty.
Plant
Get your hands dirty! Each session includes all materials needed to start your own container garden or contribute to our community growing spaces. Take home a new plant friend to nurture and watch flourish.