Love sustainable businesses? Check out the city’s pitch event

If you’re interested in sustainability, this event might be for you. Austin Resource Recovery on Monday announced the Circular Austin Showcase, a pitch event held in partnership with the Economic Development Department and the Austin Young Chamber. The event features businesses focused on reuse, zero waste and sustainability – or “circular economy businesses,” in the city’s parlance.

Eight participating businesses will get “the opportunity to reach potential investors, attract new audiences and showcase their business models to like-minded individuals and business owners,” according to a news release. The businesses pitching for a chance to win $13,000 in prize money include Diaperkind , a cloth diaper service; Heartening, which plans to create a product line of patio furniture made from wooden pallets and recycled textile cushions; Wanderlust Wine Co., a local winery; and more.

The pitch event will be held today from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Cathedral (2403 E. 16th St.). The event is free and open to the public, but you have to register online ahead of time. Get more info at austintexas.gov/circularshowcase.