Circular Economy Startups

Beneficial Reuse Management (BRM) designs beneficial reuse programs that turn industrial by-products and waste streams — such as cement kiln dust, by-product gypsum, foundry by-products, lime, biosolids, and recycled wallboard — into value-added products, operating manufacturing facilities and a US distribution network. The company serves utilities, foundries, water-treatment facilities, and agricultural customers across the continental United States.

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BTSA develops natural and semi-natural antioxidants based on tocopherols and mixed formulations for food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and animal nutrition industries. Operating since 1994 with manufacturing in Madrid and distribution across 50+ countries, the company provides customized antioxidant solutions to protect products from oxidation.

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Buen Provecho operates a marketplace app in Latin America that connects stores with surplus food to consumers who buy it at discounted prices to reduce food waste. It serves food businesses such as restaurants, bakeries, cafes, supermarkets, and hotels, letting them list and sell leftover or near-expiry products for in-store pickup.

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Vytal operates a reusable packaging system that manages distribution, return logistics, and tracking for restaurants, events, and venues across multiple markets. The platform uses advanced technology to enable a 99.2% return rate and handles storage, logistics, cleaning, and reporting for sustainable food service operations.

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Bundles offers subscriptions for Miele home appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines, including free installation, maintenance, and repairs, with usage insights delivered through its WebApp. The service is aimed at Dutch consumers who pay a monthly fee rather than buying appliances outright, and can also subscribe to a detergent plan.

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Bureo collects post-consumer fishing nets in partnership with fishing communities and recycles them into NetPlus, a nylon material sold to consumer brands for products such as performance fabrics and hat brims. The company works to reduce ocean plastic pollution while supporting the fishing communities where it operates.

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Burlington Bio applies mechanical and materials engineering methods to biological systems, developing tunable biopolymer networks that turn unused nutrient-rich food byproducts into upcycled, clean-label ingredients. The company targets food producers with solutions aimed at preserving taste, texture, and functionality while improving nutrition.

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Busy manufactures biodegradable personal care wipes made from sustainable materials for women seeking environmentally conscious self-care alternatives. The products are compostable and crafted from bamboo with natural ingredients.

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Butterfly Foods develops food manufacturing systems and ingredient products—including seasonings, salad and dip toppers, bakery pre-mixes, and pasta sauce and soup mixes—informed by climate and nutrition science. It works with established and emerging food brands to supply ingredients tied to sourcing from Africa, using circular and modular production methods.

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BuyMeOnce is an online store that curates and sells long-lasting, durable kitchenware, homeware, bedding, and other household products from various brands, aimed at consumers who want to avoid planned obsolescence. It also publishes research and guides about product durability and sustainable consumption.

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BuyBackBooth builds AI-powered kiosks for smartphone diagnostics, grading, and valuation, used for trade-ins, repairs, insurance and warranty claims, refurbishing, and recycling. Its hardware and software serve wireless retailers, carriers, insurers, repair shops, refurbishers, recyclers, and marketplaces, with API integration and fleet management for device lifecycle operations.

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BUYO develops plastic alternatives made from agricultural and food-production bio-residues that fully compost without leaving toxicity. It supplies tailor-made biomaterial solutions to industries including consumer goods, packaging, industrial manufacturing, and medical.

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BYBORRE is a textile innovation company that produces custom on-demand knitted textiles for interiors, mobility, and fashion applications. It offers a digital design platform giving clients creative control over textile design, with a focus on traceable materials and product longevity.

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ByFusion produces ByBlock, an engineered multi-polymer building material made from plastic waste, used for applications such as enclosures, sheds, privacy fencing, perimeter walls, accent walls, seat walls, and landscaping. The company positions its products as a sustainable alternative for construction and perimeter walling systems.

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BZero Materials develops compostable, biodegradable biomaterials designed to replace fossil-based plastics, producing a thin compostable film that reduces film thickness by up to 66% while improving mechanical and optical properties. Based in Valencia, Spain, the company offers a carbon-neutral production process for packaging applications.

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Connected Energy builds scalable energy storage systems that repurpose used EV batteries into second-life energy assets, serving organisations and partners across the UK and Europe. The company operates in the energy storage and cleantech sector.

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C2 Renew manufactures products from recycled and sustainable materials, including hemp-based consumer goods such as guitar picks and golf tees.

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Cacauá Amazônia produces handmade sweets, liqueurs, syrups, and jellies from sustainably managed wild cocoa harvested in the Amazon rainforest. It works with women from riverside communities to generate income for local families while supporting rainforest preservation and traditional cocoa-farming knowledge.

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CaCO₃ Biotech recovers whole mollusk shells that are byproducts of Quebec's seafood industry and cultures nacre (mother-of-pearl) from them, turning marine coproducts otherwise destined for landfill into usable materials. It supplies natural ingredients for cosmetics, biomaterials, jewelry, and decorative or craft applications, positioning itself as the first company to commercialize such products in North America, with operations in the Gaspésie region.

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A luxury and premium goods supply chain company serving over 1000 brands in fashion and related sectors, offering procurement, production, and global distribution services with operations across Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

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Cambio Roasters is a family-owned company that sells organic specialty coffee in recyclable aluminum K-Cup-compatible pods, marketed as a lower-waste alternative to single-use plastic pods. It operates on a triple-bottom-line model, donating a portion of earnings to coffee farmers living below the poverty line.

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Camel Charisma advocates for camel livestock keepers and promotes camel milk as a nutritional and nutraceutical product, facilitating its distribution through logistics partnerships within cities.

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Canclini is a textile producer founded in 1925 that manufactures high-quality fabrics for shirting, including cotton, technical fibers, wool, linen, and knits, serving apparel manufacturers globally. The company operates multiple brands (Profilo Tessile, BLUE1925, Mida, Olimpia Tessile, and others acquired through C. Tessile S.p.A.) and emphasizes sustainable production with certifications including GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX, and BCI.

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Candam Technologies builds technology-based recycling solutions and works with municipalities, waste managers, and private companies to improve waste management. The company operates in the recycling and waste management sector.

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