Circular Economy Startups

Aquapurna produces premium shrimp farmed in Germany under the Gamba Zamba brand, emphasizing taste, transparency, and sustainability while avoiding antibiotics and growth enhancers. The company targets retail chains with branded seafood products that combine superior quality with competitive pricing.

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AquaSprouts manufactures a tabletop aquaponic garden system that combines a fish tank with a hydroponic grow bed, enabling users to grow herbs and vegetables while maintaining an aquarium through a self-sustaining nutrient cycle. The product is designed for home gardeners and educational use.

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Aquaterra is an agricultural producer in Portugal that grows premium avocados and tangerines on over 6,000 hectares across six farms. The company combines modern technology and data-driven practices with environmental stewardship, dedicating over 70% of its land to nature-based conservation solutions.

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Aquature develops a microbial electrolysis platform that converts industrial wastewater and effluents into hydrogen and other green chemicals. It targets industrial customers seeking to recover resources and reduce carbon in the water treatment and clean chemicals sector.

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Arc Waste Compactors manufactures waste and recycling equipment including self-contained, stationary, apartment, and vertical compactors, as well as cardboard balers for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.

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Arca designs, builds, and operates green projects focused on recycling sorting facilities in Brazil, using computer vision and robotics to improve material sorting efficiency and capacity. The company offers investors opportunities to fund these projects through a crowdfunding platform while generating returns from the sale of recycled materials, energy, and environmental credits.

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Archway Pet Food produces dog food using invasive Asian Carp as a hypoallergenic protein source, turning an environmental problem into a sustainable pet food product.

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Archroma is a global specialty chemicals provider offering color and performance solutions for branded and performance textiles, packaging and paper, and coatings, adhesives and sealants markets. Its chemistries cover textile pretreatment, dyeing, printing and finishing, as well as packaging applications for food, e-commerce, and construction materials, with a stated focus on sustainability.

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Argent Energy is a European producer of second-generation biodiesel made from waste fats and oils, with annual output of around 195,000 metric tonnes. The company focuses on decarbonising transport and tracks its greenhouse gas footprint to meet sustainability standards.

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Aries Clean Technologies develops gasification technology to convert biosolids and waste into renewable energy while eliminating harmful chemicals like PFAS. The company serves municipalities and industries seeking sustainable waste management solutions.

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Arigna Group converts agricultural byproducts into biochar using advanced pyrolysis technology for soil regeneration and carbon sequestration. The company serves horticulturists and operates one of Europe's largest biochar production facilities.

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ARMEDANGELS is a fashion brand offering sustainable clothing for women and men, including t-shirts, socks, and other apparel made with materials such as TENCEL. The company positions itself around producing garments with reduced environmental impact and encouraging lifestyle changes to counter climate change.

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ARMEDANGELS is a fashion brand that makes clothing designed to minimize environmental harm, with a focus on sustainability and reducing climate impact. It positions its products as choices that help consumers shift toward a more environmentally conscious lifestyle.

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Armis Labels manufactures durable labeling solutions for high-stakes industrial environments, sourcing from acquired brands IDENTCO, Reliance Label Solutions, and Trebnick Systems. The company serves customers globally across critical sectors with customized label systems designed for performance, compliance, and serialization.

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Arrowhead Landfill, a Waste Connections company, operates a high-capacity waste disposal facility in the United States that relies primarily on rail transport to receive waste from customers across 33 states. It serves waste generators across a range of industries and emphasizes environmental protection and regulatory compliance.

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ASQI is a fintech and sustainability-focused company that develops blockchain and capital market solutions for financing a sustainable economy. The company serves investors, businesses, and financial institutions through its technology platform and decentralized finance offerings.

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Asset Buyout Partners owns and manages industrial real estate and infrastructure in Norwegian energy and maritime clusters, serving industries including oil and gas, offshore wind, aquaculture, hydrogen, and biogas. The company specializes in mission-critical facilities with long-term tenant partnerships and promotes circular economy initiatives.

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AST combines plant operations, project finance, and infrastructure delivery to support cleantech and waste management projects. The company brings together expertise in waste treatment, renewable energy, and industrial execution across a multidisciplinary team.

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ASTRA FOOD PLAN is a Japanese foodtech company working to reduce hidden food loss by turning food byproducts, such as the roughly 250 tons of onion scraps generated annually at Yoshinoya, into edible products. It aims to build a circular food system that converts food waste into new food.

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Skytech Global provides IT equipment procurement, IT service renewals, and IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and refurbishment services. It offers hardware purchasing, service extension, and asset disposal for IT customers.

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ATC specializes in automotive remanufacturing, providing powertrain and drivetrain solutions for OEM manufacturers globally. The company leverages deep industry experience and operational expertise to deliver remanufactured components for worldwide automotive operations.

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Atelierul de Pânză is a Romanian social-economy initiative and authorized protected unit that designs and produces eco-friendly fabric bags meant to replace plastic bags, while employing people with disabilities. It sells these products to companies, which can use part of their disability tax obligation to purchase from authorized protected units under Romanian Law 448/2006.

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Atlas Disposal is a waste and recycling company that provides environmental solutions to residential and business customers across California, Utah, and Arizona. Founded in response to state recycling mandates, the company operates from a foundation of sustainability, including renewable natural gas production from food waste.

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ATRenew operates a business focused on pre-owned consumer electronic devices, including recycling and redistribution, and runs charitable initiatives such as donating refurbished devices to support education. The company is based in China and engages in circular economy activities around used electronics.

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