Circular Economy Startups

Driven Plastics uses a proprietary process to convert hard-to-recycle thin-film plastic waste, such as grocery bags and pallet shrink wrap, into an asphalt additive that extends pavement lifespan and reduces road maintenance. The company operates in the US road construction and plastic recycling market, aiming to use local plastic waste to build longer-lasting roadways.

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Der Grüne Punkt operates a dual system for packaging licensing under German packaging law, helping manufacturers and retailers register and license their packaging, design more recyclable packaging, and source recycled plastics. The company recovers plastics from household collections and processes them into recycled feedstock to keep materials in a closed loop, with a focus on the German market.

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DTE Materials produces carbon-negative bioaggregates and concrete blocks made from plant-based agriculture and forestry waste, using its patented ClearWash process to tailor bioaggregate properties. Its Stonefiber blocks are ASTM C90-compliant, up to 33% lighter, and aimed at sustainable construction applications.

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DTG is a hauling company offering dumpster rentals, grapple truck services, and portable sanitation across the Pacific Northwest, serving construction, demolition, and industrial projects. Founded in 1999, it focuses on moving material efficiently and keeping job sites running while partnering with providers for specialized services.

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Ductor builds and operates facilities that convert agricultural waste into sustainable organic fertilizers and biogas for renewable energy production. The company serves the agriculture and energy sectors with circular economy solutions.

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DyeRecycle uses a proprietary single-step solvent process to decontaminate post-consumer and pre-consumer textile waste, removing dyes, blends, coatings, and finishes to recover clean polyester and cotton fibres. Its modular technology serves textile recyclers by producing spin-ready fibres that meet industry specifications and can be deployed into existing recycling infrastructure.

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DYPER makes plant-based, plastic-free diapers and training pants along with wipes for babies, marketed on health and environmental grounds. It sells via subscription and offers ReDyper, a diaper composting service for its compostable products.

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Environmental 360 Solutions provides waste management and recycling services — including cardboard, scrap metal, and paper shredding recycling — to households, small businesses, and communities. The company employs over 2,200 people and positions itself as an environmental services partner.

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Earth Holdings is a composting and soil science platform that converts diverted waste streams into compost and organic-rich soils for agricultural use. It owns Wittmer Agricycle in Florida and Organics by Gosh in Texas.

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Earthbound is a program by Bluebox that connects Chilean sustainability-focused startups to global corporate networks and venture capital funds, helping them increase sales, access financing, and grow their teams. It focuses on ventures addressing water management, climate change adaptation, circular economy, and food security across corporate value chains.

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Earthics converts unconventional feedstocks into lower-cost critical materials, operating in the materials and resource optimization sector.

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Earthletica is an Australian B Corp certified activewear brand that designs high-performance workout clothing using recycled and organic materials while eliminating harmful PFAS chemicals and toxic treatments. The company serves environmentally conscious consumers seeking performance athletic wear without synthetic plastics or harmful chemical finishes.

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EC Waste provides non-hazardous solid waste management and disposal services to residential, industrial, and commercial customers in Puerto Rico. Operating since 1961, it focuses on EPA-compliant waste handling and sustainable disposal solutions across the island.

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ECO GEAR provides an invisible protective solution to extend the shelf life of fresh food and reduce waste across the fresh-food value chain, working with supply-chain partners. It offers field-validated data on freshness preservation for perishable goods.

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ECO STOR builds standardized battery energy storage containers by integrating and repurposing customers' batteries, including second-life batteries, into its own container design with software control and physical racking. It handles testing, approval, and commissioning of the first system in Norway before shipping subsequent completed containers directly to installation sites.

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Ecologic Brands, part of Jabil Packaging Solutions, designs and manufactures custom fiber-based and molded-fiber packaging for consumer packaged goods brands. Its hybrid paper packaging platform emphasizes source reduction, renewable materials, and circular design across the product lifecycle.

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EcoBean valorizes spent coffee grounds, converting coffee industry waste into bio-based chemicals and ingredients such as coffee oil and antioxidants. Its modular processing system supplies upcycled, low-carbon ingredients for sectors including beauty, food, and packaging.

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Eco Carbon converts post-consumer plastic waste into porous carbonaceous materials such as activated carbon, molecular sieves, and graphite for industrial applications. Its materials serve uses including water treatment, gas purification, batteries and supercapacitors, gold recovery, healthcare, and food and beverage processing.

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Selev Biogroup provides integrated waste management and circular economy solutions for biosolids across hospitality, retail, food production, and meat processing sectors. The company helps organizations demonstrate environmental responsibility while responsibly managing organic waste streams.

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Ecodrop provides construction waste management services, offering waste collection by van, skip/dumpster rental, big bag pickup, and access to a network of 40 partner professional waste-drop facilities. It serves building trade professionals and individuals in France, with a focus on circular economy, recycling, and waste traceability.

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Ecogest is an Italian company specializing in the maintenance of roadside and highway green areas, serving road and highway infrastructure. It operates internationally with offices in Italy, Romania, Canada, and the USA.

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Ecogloop produces compostable, edible utensils made from plant-based materials as sustainable alternatives to single-use cutlery. The products are designed for food service providers and consumers seeking zero-waste, biodegradable dining solutions.

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AS Ecometal is a circular-economy company that recycles used lead-acid batteries end-to-end, recovering secondary raw material for new production. It buys spent batteries from vehicles, machinery, and electronic equipment, and produces refined lead (up to 99.985% purity) and custom lead alloys with copper, tin, antimony, and other metals.

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EcoNiLi Battery Group buys and recycles spent lithium-ion batteries, black mass, and mixed metal scrap batteries, using hydrometallurgical processing to reclaim metals such as nickel and cobalt. It serves battery manufacturers, recycling firms, and battery collectors, with recycling hubs across Asia and a focus on Southeast Asia and global markets.

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