Circular Economy Startups
2,240 companies tagged Circular Economy, with their investors and founders.
The RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated luxury consignment, allowing consumers to buy and sell pre-owned designer clothing, accessories, jewelry, watches, and home goods.
17 investors
Redwood Materials deploys large-scale energy storage systems for data centers and grid power while recycling batteries to recover critical minerals like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper as a domestic source of these materials.
16 investors
Allbirds is a footwear brand that makes shoes using natural and regenerative materials such as merino wool, with a focus on reducing product carbon footprints. The company measures emissions using its own third-party-verified Life Cycle Assessment tool and sources wool through regenerative programs like New Zealand Merino's ZQRX.
14 investors
Attn: Grace designs and manufactures plant-based, skin-safe incontinence products for women, manufactured in carbon-neutral facilities. The company focuses on preventing skin irritation and improving quality of life for the 19 million women in the U.S. experiencing bladder leaks.
13 investors
Apeel Sciences develops plant-based coatings derived from fatty acids and glycerides—ingredients naturally found in plant peels and seeds—that are applied to fresh fruits and vegetables to extend shelf life, preserve flavor and nutrients, and reduce reliance on refrigeration, pesticides, waxes, and plastics. The company serves produce suppliers and retailers seeking sustainable solutions to reduce food waste across the supply chain.
12 investors
CleanFiber manufactures cellulose-based insulation from recycled newsprint for the building materials industry. The company produces and distributes residential and commercial insulation through a production facility in Buffalo.
12 investors
Grove is an e-commerce platform that curates and sells household and personal care products vetted against health and environmental standards. The company serves health-conscious families seeking alternatives to conventional consumer goods across kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom categories.
12 investors
Imperfect Foods is a grocery delivery service that sources surplus and cosmetically imperfect food items directly from farmers and producers, offering them at discounted prices to consumers while reducing food waste.
12 investors
Poshmark is a fashion resale marketplace that enables individuals to buy and sell secondhand clothing and accessories through a mobile-first platform. The company operates a community-driven commerce model focused on sustainable fashion across the U.S. and Canada.
12 investors
Brimstone develops co-production processes to manufacture cement, steel, aluminum, and other critical minerals from a single feedstock in an integrated facility. The company targets heavy industry producers seeking lower-cost, more sustainable production methods for materials essential to construction and manufacturing.
11 investors
Choco operates a B2B platform connecting restaurants and food suppliers to reduce order inefficiencies and food waste across the supply chain. The company serves the food industry with tools for inventory management and waste tracking.
11 investors
Cleancult produces cleaning products in recyclable, paper-based refillable bottles with transparent, non-toxic formulas. The company targets consumers seeking sustainable household cleaners as an alternative to conventional plastic-packaged products.
10 investors
Future Fields uses fruit flies as bioreactors to produce difficult-to-express proteins at scale for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and food applications. The company aims to enable the development of novel biological products across healthcare, agriculture, and nutrition sectors.
10 investors
Glacier develops AI-powered robotic systems for material recovery facilities (MRFs) to improve recycling sorting and material quality. The company targets MRF operators and brands seeking to increase recycling efficiency and reduce waste.
10 investors
Grover offers technology products such as smartphones and other consumer electronics through flexible rental subscription plans, allowing customers to pay for the duration they use a device. Returned devices are wiped, refurbished, and rented again, supporting a circular model for consumer tech.
10 investors
Kadeya operates a closed-loop beverage system that autonomously bottles filtered water and flavored, sparkling, or branded drinks on demand at vending stations, then collects the reusable glass and stainless steel bottles for cleaning and reuse. It targets workplaces, including construction sites, to improve worker hydration and safety while eliminating single-use plastic waste.
10 investors
Xampla is a materials innovation company that develops Morro plant-based polymer materials as biodegradable, home-compostable alternatives to polluting plastics. Its products include nutrient microencapsulation, soluble and edible films, and coatings for food, beverage, homecare, personal care, and FMCG packaging applications.
10 investors
Bevi manufactures smart beverage dispensers with advanced water filtration that serves businesses and organizations seeking to reduce single-use plastic waste. The company creates functional drink options by purifying tap water and offering still, sparkling, flavored, and functional beverage options.
9 investors
Dispatch Goods operates a reverse logistics platform that enables businesses to implement reusable container systems and circularity in their operations. The company serves restaurants and other businesses seeking to reduce waste from single-use products.
9 investors
Epoch Biodesign develops enzyme recycling technology powered by AI to break down plastic and textile waste into virgin-grade chemical building blocks. The company serves the fashion, apparel, and automotive industries pursuing textile-to-textile and plastic circularity.
9 investors
Imagin Dairy produces plant-based dairy proteins designed to replicate the flavor, nutrition, and texture of traditional dairy while minimizing environmental and animal welfare impacts. The company serves consumers seeking sustainable dairy alternatives.
9 investors
Modern Meadow develops animal-free, bio-fabricated leather alternatives using synthetic biology and material science for the fashion, interiors, and automotive industries. Its flagship product, INNOVERA™, is engineered from plant-based proteins, biopolymers, and recycled materials to replicate leather performance while maintaining high renewable carbon content.
9 investors
Notpla makes packaging products from seaweed and plants as an alternative to single-use plastic. The company positions its work around sustainable materials and circular-economy packaging solutions.
9 investors
pH7 Technologies develops a proprietary electrochemical closed-loop process for extracting critical metals and minerals — including platinum group metals, gold, copper, and tin — from primary and secondary resources with lower energy, water, and environmental impact. It serves miners, recyclers, and industrial operators supporting the transition to renewable energy and electrification.
9 investors