We empower people and institutions to turn food waste into value

Building Circular Cities, One Community at a Time

ABOUT MANDIRAN

Why MandIran’s Circular Waste Solutions Matter

MandIran started as a grassroots effort to fight food waste and pollution in underserved communities. What began as a hands-on experiment has evolved into a global consulting and education platform for circular waste solutions. Our goal is simple: to help cities and institutions reimagine food waste as a resource — not a problem. From pilot projects in small towns to policy-shaping dialogues, our work is rooted in real-world challenges, and built to scale.

We believe the journey to circularity begins with empowered people. That’s why MandIran works at the intersection of community, education, and practical innovation — to bring waste solutions to life.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

How We Approach Waste as a Resource

1. Community-Led Innovation

We start with people — not infrastructure. Our solutions are co-designed with local communities to ensure relevance, ownership, and long-term success. Whether it’s training households or empowering waste workers, we believe change happens from the ground up.

2. Scalable & Low-Tech Systems

We design systems that are simple to operate, affordable to maintain, and easy to scale. From cargo bike waste collection to modular BSF farming units, our methods work in places with limited resources and high ambition.

Meet Our Team

We’re a small but dedicated team building sustainable solutions through science, community, and nature.

Mostafa Akhlaghi – Founder of MandIran, waste recycling expert

Mostafa Akhlaghi

Founder, Circular Economy Facilitator

Mahyar Akhavein – CoFounder of MandIran, Digital Marketer expert

Mahyar Akhavein

Co-founder, Business Development & Strategy

If you're passionate about sustainability, circular economy, or nature-based solutions — let’s connect.

We’re building something that matters. Want to join us?

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