Circular Economy Startups

MicroStar Logistics runs a shared, pay-per-fill keg supply chain for breweries, providing branded reusable steel kegs that brewers share instead of owning or leasing. Its circular, outsourced keg management model aims to cut empty-keg transportation miles and reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions for beverage producers.

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Microtec D&H develops micronization and precision fine-powder production technology, using cryogenic, ambient, and thermodynamic milling and air-classification systems to reduce complex feedstocks — including rubbers, plastics, composites, biomass, and recycled glass — to exact particle specifications. Its patented equipment and tolling services serve agriculture, construction, automotive, electronics, and medical industries, with a waste-to-value focus such as producing Ground Glass Pozzolan for lower-carbon concrete.

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Mimbly makes the Mimbox, a plug-and-play device that connects to existing laundry machines to reduce water and energy consumption and filter out microplastics, while providing performance monitoring and savings reports. It targets businesses with large-scale laundry rooms such as housing companies, facility management firms, and hotels.

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Mini Green Power builds automated, patented industrial plants that convert biomass, industrial, and household waste into decarbonized heat and electricity, along with biochar production for CO2 sequestration. The company designs, manufactures, installs, commissions, and operates these waste-to-energy installations.

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Mint Smartwash operates a chain of car wash facilities offering express vehicle cleaning services in 5 minutes or less, with monthly membership options and eco-friendly water reclamation practices.

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Mission Environmental Services Group is a recycling and waste services company that acquires and operates solid, liquid, and construction waste businesses across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest U.S. It focuses on acquiring established owner-operator, small business, and middle-market waste companies while maintaining their local brands and teams.

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MIWA is a technology company that develops reusable and refillable packaging solutions for FMCG products, aiming to bring reuse into regular shops and other points of sale. It combines packaging design, retail operations, logistics, and data systems while tracking impact measurements.

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Mobile Fluid Recovery provides on-site industrial waste recycling services using patented mobile technology, converting waste streams into reusable materials and revenue sources for manufacturing facilities. The company specializes in fluid and material recovery with the goal of enabling clients to participate in circular economy practices.

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Mobile Klinik buys, repairs, and sells certified pre-owned smartphones with expert technician certification and sustainability focus. The company operates 120+ locations across Canada offering device trade-in, repair, and activation services through partnerships with carriers like TELUS and Koodo.

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Mobius Farms designs and operates insect farming systems powered by black soldier fly larvae to convert food waste and organic waste into protein and fertilizer products. The company serves pet owners, farmers, and agricultural businesses seeking sustainable alternatives for animal nutrition, plant health, and waste reduction.

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Mobius Industry uses robotics, AI, and materials science to automate demanufacturing and recover high-value raw materials from electronic waste, bulky goods, and industrial scrap. The company operates in the recycling and urban mining space, aiming to build a circular economy and a domestic supply chain for critical materials.

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MOBY makes inexpensive microplastic filters for washing machines that capture and recycle toxic microplastics from laundry before they enter the environment. The company targets households seeking to reduce their environmental impact from textile washing pollution.

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The Modern Milkman is a grocery delivery service offering products such as tea and coffee, alongside its milk delivery, to consumers in the UK. It operates a subscription-based home delivery model with a stated focus on reducing packaging waste.

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MOEA makes sneakers manufactured from plant-based biomaterials such as corn, mushroom, pineapple, apple and grapes. The direct-to-consumer footwear brand markets its shoes on sustainability, animal-free materials and ethical production, selling models like Flow, Rush, Origin and Veyron.

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Continuum Powders produces high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing and advanced industrial applications, using atomization technologies and circular manufacturing processes that recycle material to reduce waste. It serves manufacturers in aerospace, defense, energy, medical, and industrial sectors seeking supply chain resilience and specialty alloy development.

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Moment Energy builds Luna BESS, a battery energy storage system made from repurposed EV batteries that provides backup power and energy management for commercial and industrial facilities. The systems are manufactured in British Columbia and certified to UL 1973, UL 9540, and UL 9540A standards, with cloud-based remote monitoring.

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Organic Mondays provides menstrual health care with wall-mounted dispensers and organic, plastic-free period products supplied in bulk to businesses, schools, and sports venues. It positions the offering around sustainability and helping organizations meet ESG targets.

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Monsapo develops and operates machines that convert used cooking oil into natural cleaning products through renewable energy-powered, decentralized systems. The company serves organizations seeking sustainable sanitation solutions while addressing environmental waste and chemical contamination.

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Sells composting-related products for commercial composting facilities as well as backyard and garden composting.

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Offers products related to composting, with versions aimed at commercial composting facilities as well as backyard and garden home users.

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MPA manufactures and remanufactures automotive parts and components from IATF 16949 certified facilities, offering technical and logistical support. It serves major retail chains, warehouse distributors, and original equipment suppliers in the automotive parts industry.

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Karma Soup Surf Co. manufactures sustainable softboards for beginner surfers, using materials and construction methods designed to extend product lifespan and reduce landfill waste.

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Mühlenkraft is a direct-to-consumer food brand selling high-protein, high-fiber and lower-carb products such as protein flour, bread rolls and pasta, developed with a Black Forest mill using regional ingredients and upcycled by-products from beer production. Its products are marketed to health-conscious consumers seeking everyday nutritious alternatives in Germany.

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