Circular Economy Startups
1,782 companies tagged Circular Economy, with their investors and founders.
ANPOLY develops nanocellulose, an eco-friendly advanced material made from biomass, along with proprietary technology for its production and industrial applications. The company works with customers across various industries to create sustainable products using its resource-circular materials.
2 investors
Aquanzo is a company focused on marine life preservation and improving the food chain, working on feed as part of aquaculture and food sustainability. The page references RAS (recirculating aquaculture system) engineering and food chain sustainability.
2 investors
B'ZEOS develops seaweed-based packaging materials as an alternative to fossil fuel-based plastics. Its products are bio-based and home-compostable, aimed at replacing conventional plastic packaging.
2 investors
Bambrew develops plastic-free packaging built on its proprietary meta-materials, including a paper-based material called Biophil and a patented "Reinforced Paper," for brands across various industries. The company positions its products as sustainable alternatives aimed at reducing packaging-related environmental impact.
2 investors
Batch builds an intelligent additive manufacturing platform that enables brands to produce circular plastic products on demand through 3D printing, with integrated design tools, production software, and material recycling technology for sustainable manufacturing at scale.
2 investors
Guangdong Jinsheng New Energy is a Chinese provider of lithium-battery recycling and reuse solutions, focused on comprehensive recovery of retired lithium batteries from EV power, 3C, energy storage, and IoT applications. It produces battery-grade materials such as lithium carbonate, manganese/cobalt/nickel sulfates, and ternary cathode materials and precursors from recycled sources.
2 investors
BatteryXchange operates a network of portable phone-charging kiosks placed in partner business locations, allowing mobile device users to borrow batteries and return them to any nearby kiosk. The company targets consumers on-the-go and works with businesses to host its charging stations.
2 investors
Supercircle operates a recycling infrastructure platform that lets apparel brands take back and recycle used clothing, turning recycling into a revenue channel rather than sending garments to landfill or incineration.
2 investors
Bene Bono runs an online subscription grocery service that delivers organic fruits, vegetables, and pantry products sourced directly from producers to consumers, focusing on items rescued from food waste (e.g. surplus, odd-shaped, or blemished produce). It operates in France, offering flexible weekly baskets at reduced prices.
2 investors
Better Packaging makes sustainable and compostable shipping supplies, such as poly mailers, for eCommerce brands. It focuses on reducing packaging waste and helping brands meet regulations like the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
2 investors
Bim Bam Boo makes tree-free household paper products, such as toilet paper, from bamboo, sold directly to consumers via one-time purchases and subscriptions. The products are marketed as hypoallergenic, plastic-free, and environmentally friendly.
2 investors
BioBTX develops ICCP technology that converts end-of-life plastic waste and biomass into renewable aromatics (benzene, toluene, and xylenes) for use as drop-in chemical building blocks in the chemical industry. Based in the Netherlands, it is building PETRA, a commercial-scale plant in Delfzijl, and licenses its technology for circular aromatics production.
2 investors
Biophilica is a biotechnology company that develops Treekind, a 100% biobased, plastic-free material for the fashion, footwear, packaging, furniture, homeware and automotive industries. The material is certified biobased and vegan, offered as an alternative to petrochemical-based products.
2 investors
Biosimo produces bio-based platform chemicals β with bio-acetic acid as its flagship, plus acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate, and bio-VAM β by converting bioethanol using a proprietary heterogeneous catalyst in a single continuous fixed-bed reactor step. The company, an ETH Zurich spin-off, sells to industries including agriculture, automotive, construction, home care, and cosmetics, aiming to compete at fossil-fuel economics.
2 investors
Bioworks develops PlaX, a plant-based fiber intended as an alternative to petroleum-derived synthetic fibers, aimed at making the apparel industry more sustainable. The company targets clothing and textile manufacturers seeking lower-impact materials.
2 investors
Birch Biosciences develops enzyme-based plastic recycling technologies using green chemistry and machine learning to transform plastic waste into reusable material. The company targets the plastic resin market with solutions for industrial and commercial recycling applications.
2 investors
BIYU provides circular commerce infrastructure β an operating system that manages the full lifecycle of assets that are rented, sold, subscribed, refurbished and relisted, integrating storefront orders, route planning, subscription billing and serialized asset tracking. It serves brands and retailers running rental, resale, refurbishment or hybrid subscription operations, with customer examples based in the Netherlands.
2 investors
BNTO operates a clothing and accessories rental subscription service that allows customers to select and rotate designer pieces monthly without committing to ownership. The platform serves fashion consumers seeking variety and sustainability while avoiding fast fashion waste and closet clutter.
2 investors
Bold Reuse operates a full-service reusable packaging and serviceware platform, handling collection, washing, redelivery, and real-time reporting so venues can replace single-use items with reusables. It serves sports stadiums, convention centers, campuses, corporate operations, and food businesses, primarily in the United States.
2 investors
Borrowing Magnolia is a marketplace platform that connects women who own wedding dresses with brides-to-be seeking to borrow dresses for their weddings. The service operates as a listing platform within the wedding fashion market.
2 investors
Boxologic develops packaging optimization software for e-commerce companies to reduce void space in shipped boxes, lowering cardboard usage, filler material, and transportation costs.
2 investors
BYBI sells cold-pressed skincare products, including a strawberry seed oil booster made from upcycled strawberry seeds rescued from the juicing and jam industry. Its consumer skincare line is formulated to moisturize and nourish dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin.
2 investors
Calyxia designs, manufactures, and sells biodegradable, microplastic-free microcapsules and microspheres that improve product performance and sustainability for industrial manufacturers. Its products serve clients in agriculture, home and personal care, and advanced materials.
2 investors
Carba converts waste biomass into stable biocarbon using proprietary modular thermal reactors, for use in industrial materials, permanent carbon removal, and pollution management. The biocarbon can be buried in landfills to lock in carbon and filter out toxic substances such as PFAS, lead, and mercury.
2 investors