OUR STORY

Evergreen Labs builds the circular economy.

Founded in 2016. Operating across Southeast Asia and beyond.

We create, operate, and scale practical circular systems that prove circularity can work for people, businesses, and the planet. Our work began with venture-building and has grown into an integrated practice of ventures, programmes, research, services, and partnerships.

MissionWHAT DRIVES USHOW IT ALL CONNECTSVALUESJOURNEYOUR TEAM

We believe the transition to a circular economy is achievable within our lifetimes. Many of the solutions already exist — but too few are implemented in ways that are practical, scalable, locally rooted, and accessible to those who need them most.

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MISSION

Close the gap between circular economy ambition and real-world execution.

We build and operate circular systems ourselves — then turn that experience into ventures, programmes, evidence, services, and partnerships that help practical, accessible solutions scale.

VISION

A future where circular solutions are everyday systems that work for people, businesses, and the planet.

Where materials never become waste. Communities own their solutions. Business success and environmental health grow together. Circular economy isn't a premium choice—it's simply how things work.

WHAT DRIVES US

Four Beliefs

Four principles that guide every venture we build, every partnership we form, and every solution we create.

Action Over Analysis

We don't recommend solutions we haven't tested ourselves. Every insight we share, every partnership we form is grounded in running actual operations.

Systems that Work for Everyone

We build ventures that generate revenue while empowering communities. Triple bottom line isn't a goal — it's a design requirement.

Built Here, Not Borrowed From Elsewhere

We develop new ventures from scratch. And when proven solutions exist elsewhere, we provide market entry support to make them locally viable.

Collaboration Creates Change

We bring together the actors needed for real change — connecting informal collectors to corporate supply chains, linking university research to commercial markets.

HOW IT ALL CONNECTS

Four pathways. One integrated practice.

Our ventures, research, services, and partnerships aren't separate activities - they're a connected system. Each one feeds the others. Ventures generate real-world proof. That proof becomes knowledge that partners can act on. Partnerships and services take that knowledge into new markets and sectors. And what we learn in the field shapes the next generation of ventures.

We build through four connected pathways.

Operational Proof

Real world implementation & results

Scale Pathway

Bringing solutions to more people & places

Ventures & Programs

What we've built and what we're building.

Partnerships

Four pathways. One clear entry point.

Services & Solutions

Proven services backed by a decade of operational proof.

Knowledge

Research that comes from doing, not observing.

Evidence Generation

Turning insights into actionable knowledge

Implementation at scale

Practical system that create lasting impact

Operational Proof

Real world implementation & results

Ventures & Programs

What we've built and what we're building.

Scale Pathway

Bringing solutions to more people & places

Partnerships

Four pathways. One clear entry point.

Evidence Generation

Turning insights into actionable knowledge

Services & Solutions

Proven services backed by a decade of operational proof.

Implementation at scale

Practical system that create lasting impact

Knowledge

Research that comes from doing, not observing.

VALUES

Our Values

Integrity

We do the right thing, even when it's harder. Impact claims are verified, challenges are shared openly.

Accountability

We own our work and deliver on our commitments — to partners, communities, and the mission.

Passion

We bring energy to every challenge because we believe circular systems are worth building right.

Transparency

We share what works and what doesn't. Our data and case studies are open to anyone who asks.

Collaboration

We win as a team — with partners, communities, and each other. The best solutions come from shared perspective.

Adaptability

We stay flexible. Building in emerging markets means constant learning and iteration.

OUR JOURNEY

Ten Years of Building the Circular Economy

From our first beach cleanup to operating across three countries — here's how we've proven that circular systems work.

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2016
The Beginning
Founded in Vietnam
Founded in Da Nang as an impact investor and accelerator. Shifted to venture building mid-year. Started beach cleanups to understand waste challenges firsthand.
2017
Building the Lab
Evergreen Social Ventures Established
Created Evergreen Social Ventures as our innovation lab. Began R&D on ReForm Plastic recycling technology. Launched first HealthyFarm farmers markets.
2018
First Prototypes
From Ideas to Infrastructure
First small-scale ReForm Plastic setup operational. HealthyFarm markets expanding, testing community-centred food systems.
2019
Glassia Takes Shape
Water Refill Innovation Begins
Started R&D on Glassia Water refill system — designing decentralised water production to eliminate single-use plastic bottles.
2020
Scaling Recycling
First Full-Size ReForm Plastic Facility
Launched first full-scale ReForm Plastic pilot facility in Hoi An, proving plastic recycling could work at commercial scale while employing local communities.
2021
Growth Through Partnership
First Franchise + First Refill Facility
First ReForm Plastic franchisee established. Glassia Water opened first refill facility.
2022
HealthyFarm Humane Eggs Launch
Launched first humane welfare egg project with HealthyFarm, integrating ethical farming with circular agriculture systems.
2023
Regional Expansion
Three Countries, One Mission
Established Evergreen Labs Philippines (July) and Singapore holding structure (August). Glassia Water opened second refill location.
2024
Building the Future
Scaling Proven Solutions
Scaling teams and operations across three countries. Expanding into complementary services: EPR systems, supply chain infrastructure, trading partnerships.
2025–2026
Ten Years On
An Integrated Practice
EGL's integrated practice — ventures, programmes, research, services, partnerships — operating as a coherent platform for circular economy development.
OUR TEAM

The People Building the Circular Economy

Led by founders who've spent a decade proving that regenerative systems can work for everyone — communities, businesses, and the planet.

Dr. Kasia Zellmann
Co-Founder & Director

Co-founded Evergreen Labs in 2016 with a PhD in molecular biology and eight years in laboratory research. Leads operations, team development, and venture strategy building decentralised circular economy solutions across Southeast Asia that work for communities and businesses alike.

Jan Zellmann
Co-Founder & Vice Director

Co-founded Evergreen Labs in 2016 with 12 years in finance and advisory. Leads engineering, facility development, and technology innovation — translating circular economy into working infrastructure.

Erica Cardoso

Managing Director & Partner, EGL Philippines

Leads Evergreen Labs Philippines operations, building technology-enabled recycling infrastructure and EPR systems across the country. Engineering background combined with social enterprise leadership—scaling inclusive circular economy solutions that integrate communities into formal waste value chains.

Le Phan

Country Manager-Evergreen Labs Vietnam

Oversees daily operations and team coordination across Evergreen Labs Vietnam, building efficient systems and SOPs that ensure quality delivery. Nearly 14 years of prior management experience, now drives operational excellence while supporting cross-functional collaboration and continuous process improvement.

Hung Nguyen

Operations Manager & Partner- Glassia Water

Leads Glassia Water operations and facility management across Vietnam, building efficient refill systems that serve 70+ businesses. Expertise in terminal operations, sales planning, and team development—scaling decentralized water production while maintaining profitability and safety compliance.

WHERE WE WORK

Rooted in Southeast Asia. Working across the world.

Vietnam
Home base since 2016 and the birthplace of our core ventures.

ReForm Plastic, Glassia, HealthyFarm. Where we tested, failed, iterated, and proved that circular economy systems can work in Southeast Asian markets. Our deepest operations and most established infrastructure.

Philippines
Where inclusive infrastructure is redefining compliance.

Circular economy infrastructure, policy frameworks, and community programmes. EPR systems, inclusive supply chains, community waste programmes backed by a decade of on-the-ground experience.

Regional & Beyond
Proving Southeast Asian solutions can scale globally.

ReForm Plastic franchisees operate across 11 countries. Our research informs policy across the region. What we build in Southeast Asia is designed from the start to travel.

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Singapore Head Office:
‍68 Circular Road #02-01 Singapore 049422

Vietnam Country Office:
Floor 2, Hoa Phan Building, 75 Pham Tuan Tai, Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Da Nang City

Philippines Country Office:
6th Floor, One Ayala Avenue Tower 2, Ayala Avenue, Ayala Center, San Lorenzo, Makati City NCR, Philippines, 1223
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