Circular Economy Startups

EcoNiLi Battery is a lithium-ion battery recycling company in Malaysia that purchases, processes, and refines spent batteries and metal scrap from OEMs, collectors, and recycling companies to recover lithium, nickel, and cobalt. The company operates across Asia and serves global clients with end-of-life battery solutions and metal recovery services.

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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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Ecophage develops environmental solutions branded as proprietary products addressing sustainability challenges.

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Ecopol manufactures biodegradable, water-soluble, non-toxic PVOH films and delivery systems used as an alternative to conventional plastic packaging, serving consumer goods companies seeking to cut carbon emissions and plastic and water use across their supply chains. Based in Italy with production in Tuscany and Griffin, Georgia, the company runs R&D centers in Italy and the United States and uses photovoltaic energy and water recycling in its processes.

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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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Ecotime provides all-in-one systems for rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and drain heat recovery to reduce water and energy consumption in buildings. It serves the real estate and construction sectors—residential, multi-residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial—in Quebec, Canada.

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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 provides IoT-based waste management solutions that optimize collection routes and schedules for cities and waste organizations. The company reduces operational costs and environmental impact by improving efficiency in the waste collection chain.

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EDAC Labs is a hard-tech company working on electrochemistry and clean-tech, with technology rooted in electrochemical engineering research. Its team includes experts in electrochemistry, battery cell manufacturing, and microfluidics focused on energy and climate applications.

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Petit Pli creates children's clothing from recycled plastic bottles using pleated designs that accommodate growth from infancy through early childhood. The company targets the global childrenswear market with sustainable garments designed to reduce environmental impact through extended product lifespan.

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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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Edikted is an e-commerce retailer offering apparel and gift cards to consumers. The company operates a direct-to-consumer fashion business with digital gift card products and international shipping.

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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 buys and sells used industrial machinery across Japan, offering valuation and asset evaluation services for corporate equipment. The company operates a national network to assess and resell machinery to domestic and international buyers.

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Elecsome operates a solar panel upcycling plant that recovers components such as glass, silicon, polymers, aluminum, copper, and silver from end-of-life solar panels and transforms them into products like high-grade concrete, cables, construction feedstock, and PV/battery-grade silicon. It serves the solar energy sector's waste management needs in Australia using a patented process that avoids heat and toxic chemicals.

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Electro-Active Technologies, spun out of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, develops microbial electrolysis systems that convert organic waste streams such as food waste into hydrogen. The company applies bioelectrochemical technology to waste-to-hydrogen production.

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Electrobac operates e-waste collection bins that accept small electronics like phones, tablets, and chargers for responsible recycling and disposal. The service targets consumers and organizations looking to recycle electronic waste responsibly.

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elerGreen is a cleantech company recognized for innovation and international operations, with involvement in Canada's startup ecosystem and clean technology industry associations.

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Elior Group operates a contract catering and multiservice business serving collective feeding operations across 11 countries, with a focus on sustainability, healthy nutrition, and environmental responsibility. The company manages over 3.2 million meals daily and emphasizes reducing carbon emissions, food waste, and promoting circular economy practices in its supply chain.

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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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Emeraude International supplies polymers and plastics materials to industrial and consumer customers, offering cost-effective and reliable polymer solutions for diverse applications.

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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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Encapsys specializes in microencapsulation technology to create advanced products for partners across multiple industries, from consumer goods to agrochemicals. The company leverages over 60 years of expertise and 115+ patents to deliver encapsulated materials that improve product performance while reducing material waste and environmental impact.

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