Circular Economy Startups

ecopals produces EcoFlakes, a polymer modifier made from recycled plastics that replaces new polymers and part of the bitumen in asphalt, reducing emissions and material costs for road construction. The product is aimed at asphalt mixing plants and the road-building industry, connecting the recycling industry with construction in a circular process.

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Ecore reclaims end-of-life rubber and transforms it into performance flooring and surfacing products. The company operates on a circular-economy model focused on keeping rubber out of landfills through reclamation, transformation, and manufacturing.

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Ecoshell makes a patented eggshell-based bio-calcium additive used to produce lower-plastic resins, compounds, and film rolls (PP, HDPE, PET) for brands seeking to meet plastic-reduction mandates and sustainability goals. It also offers sourcing, design, molding, manufacturing, and quality-control services through its base in Asia, and is developing its own product line including stone paper, yoga mats, plastic bags, and bubble wrap.

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EcoTensil makes single-use, foldable paperboard utensils and sampling spoons (EcoTaster, iScoop) as a compostable, recyclable alternative to plastic and wood cutlery. Its products, which can be custom-branded, are aimed at food and beverage brands and retailers for tradeshow and in-store product demos and grab-and-go packaging.

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EcoTree lets individuals buy and own trees in European forests that the company acquires and manages sustainably, returning 100% of the timber-sale profits to tree owners when trees are harvested. It positions tree ownership as an impact investment tied to biodiversity projects and carbon capture, with certified forestry inspected by third-party forest experts.

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EcoVerde Organics (EVO) recycles organic waste such as food scraps, manure, and leaves into compost and potting soil products, some blended with biochar for carbon sequestration. It serves gardeners, landscapers, and farmers in Western New York, including the Buffalo, Rochester, and Finger Lakes regions, and offers organic waste collection services.

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Ecovia makes compostable packaging bags by collecting discarded textiles, extracting cellulose from them, and upcycling the material into bags that decompose in soil within 180 days. The bags are designed to replace single-use plastic packaging for businesses.

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Ecube Labs develops smart waste management products, including solar-powered waste compacting bins (CleanCUBE), fill-level sensors (CleanFLEX), and a fleet monitoring platform (CleanCityNetworks) to improve collection efficiency and reduce costs. It serves smart cities, commercial and private clients, and waste collectors.

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Eden is an impact investment firm that funds companies and individuals focused on social and environmental benefit and a circular, regenerative economy. Its current focus is on projects in South and Southeast Asia addressing waste management and pollution.

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Eden Materials converts cellulose-rich agricultural waste into biodegradable thermoplastic pellets using proprietary green chemistry, targeting industrial manufacturers seeking fossil-fuel alternatives compatible with existing equipment. The company licenses technology and sells pellets through partnerships with industrial validation partners.

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Edison Rubber is developing a U.S. domestic supply of natural rubber produced from sunflowers as a biomaterial for American manufacturing. The company focuses on building a resilient, lower-carbon rubber supply chain for industrial partners.

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Ekuipp operates a B2B marketplace for buying and selling used industrial and business equipment, enabling companies to sell idle assets directly to other businesses and purchase calibrated equipment at lower cost. It also offers repair and calibration services that can be outsourced through the platform.

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Electrobac provides a smart bin ("Smartbin") for collecting and recycling small electronics. It offers installation of these collection bins and a client portal for organizations wanting to enable electronics recycling.

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The EleFant is an app-based subscription service that rents curated toys and books for children aged 0 to 12, delivering sanitized items to the home and allowing unlimited swaps. It operates a network of library hubs across India and offers tiered membership plans.

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elerGreen Industry develops a patented modular electrochemical reactor and process that converts chemical wastes and renewable electricity into polymers, metals, and chemicals. The company licenses its technology to industrial partners through collaborative sales and funding programs to detoxify chemical waste while producing saleable products.

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Ellas lo Bordan creates and manufactures sustainable textile products through an empowerment workshop that provides professional development opportunities to vulnerable women in Spain. The company offers custom products for corporate gifting and branded merchandise.

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Embion develops a patented technology to break down biomass and produce microbiome modulators aimed at improving gut health for the animal protein industry. It upcycles byproducts of the food industry into new products, contributing to circular supply chains.

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Emeraude Polymers is a polymers distributor selling grades such as HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PVC, PP, PET, PS, and recycled polymers, along with logistics, technical support, and financing services. It serves polymer producers and converters in emerging markets, with a focus on the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian Subcontinent.

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Emporia Holdings owns a group of software companies that provide inventory management and point-of-sale systems for the resale and consignment retail industry. Its brands include SimpleConsign (cloud-based), ResaleWorld, and ConsignPro (on-premise).

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EnerPure recycles used motor oil (UMO) using small modular recycling plants and a patented process, converting the waste product into a marine fuel product sold to shipping companies. The company plans to deploy its recycling plants first in North America and then globally.

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Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS) designs and builds material-handling systems—including dust collection, trim and matrix removal, pneumatic conveying, metals recovery, and battery-material processing—for the paper converting and metals & recycling industries. It serves tissue, corrugated, and flexible packaging operations as well as scrap processors, wire and cable recyclers, ASR facilities, and battery-material operations recovering black mass from lithium-ion and EV batteries.

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ento produces edible-insect food products — including roasted crickets, black soldier fly larvae, cricket powder, and flavoured protein snacks — aimed at consumers curious about entomophagy. Founded in 2018, it markets sustainable insect protein as a food source in Malaysia and Singapore.

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EntoGreen uses insects to bioconvert agricultural plant by-products into functional ingredients for animal feed, fat, and organic fertilizer through a circular, industrial-scale process. The company serves the agrifood industry and operates in Portugal.

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Entomo AgroIndustrial manages industrial insect production projects that transform organic waste and agricultural residues into high-value animal feed ingredients including protein, fat, chitosan, and fertilizer using black soldier fly larvae. The company serves livestock feed producers and agro-industrial companies in Europe and provides feasibility studies and business planning for insect bioconversion operations.

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