Sparked by her experiences running projects and events at the Global Shapers Community Shanghai Hub, Luona Cai co-founded the Circular Pie/Circular π to launch a transnational community focused on circular economies and sustainability. She also co-initiated Dou Zhe Zou, a platform to solve surplus food issues and provide anti-food-waste solutions in China. She has served as a regional lead of the Climate and Environment Action Steering Committee at Global Shapers.