Circular Economy Startups

FASAL WOOD develops and manufactures materials and products from renewable resources, focusing on thermoplastic processing of wood via extrusion and injection molding. It offers project management from product drawings through mold construction to the finished product, with all processes and products protected by patent.

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FashionAR is an intelligent outfit recommendation system that uses image consulting, psychology, marketing, AI, and big data to give consumers personalized outfit suggestions using clothing and accessories from partner brands, with links to buy them on the brands' ecommerce sites. It is built around circular economy principles, promoting conscious consumption and a "smart wardrobe" concept.

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Fastmount makes a concealed panel mounting clip system used by architects, millworkers, designers, and installers for commercial architecture, aviation, furniture, marine, and recreational vehicle projects. Originally developed for the superyacht industry, its clips provide tool-free panel removal, self-aligning installation, and hidden fixings across more than 80 countries.

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Petaluma makes plant-based, oven-baked dry dog food, including a Baked Pumpkin & Peanut Butter formula designed for senior dogs and formulated to meet AAFCO adult maintenance nutrient profiles. The company emphasizes transparent lab-verified nutrition and recipes developed by canine nutrition experts, selling directly to dog owners.

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Felters manufactures felt and specialist nonwoven materials for industrial and consumer applications, using natural, synthetic, and specialty fibers. The company develops engineered safety solutions and high-performance materials tailored to specific client applications across diverse industrial markets.

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Feltwood makes a plant-fiber composite material from agricultural and vegetable waste, produced without chemicals, adhesives or binders, as a recyclable and biodegradable alternative to plastic. The material can be used across multiple industries for products traditionally made from plastic, wood or cardboard.

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Fenyx provides digital inventory management and sustainable office solutions for companies, handling furniture cataloging, valuation, responsible disposition, and turnkey office setup combining existing inventory, refurbished, and new furnishings.

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Ferguson's Treatos manufactures all-natural, air-dried dog treats using locally sourced Australian ingredients, with no artificial additives or preservatives. The company operates across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, emphasizing dental health and sustainable use of meat and seafood offcuts from human-grade supply chains.

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FermBox is a synthetic biology research and manufacturing company that develops and commercializes bio-based products made through microbial fermentation, serving industries including textiles, cosmetics, and chemicals by replacing petrochemical and animal-based ingredients with sustainable alternatives.

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Fermenstation produces ethanol by fermenting and distilling organic rice cultivated on fallow land in Oshu, Iwate Prefecture, using no pesticides or chemical fertilizers. The company operates a zero-waste circular business model, using fermentation residue as cosmetic ingredient and animal feed, with animal waste returned to fields as fertilizer.

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FiberFlow has developed a process that separates blended post-consumer and post-industrial textile waste into single-fiber fractions such as polyester, cellulose, polyamide, polypropylene, acrylic, and elastane, reaching purity levels up to 99%. The output is intended as sample material for recycling companies running chemical, thermo-mechanical, or biological processes.

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Fiberdom develops Duranova, a wood fiber-based supermaterial made from a small set of natural ingredients using a patented functionalization process, offering a durable, recyclable, and home-compostable alternative to plastics. The material is engineered for use across multiple industrial applications seeking plastic-free, circular solutions.

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FiberX develops bio-based materials from corn stover for use in agriculture and chemical industries. The company creates biocomposites using agricultural residue to support sustainability.

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Fibmold manufactures sustainable fiber-based packaging solutions for commercial and industrial applications. The company produces molded pulp and eco-friendly packaging products.

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Fibtray Solutions develops biodegradable and compostable food trays designed to replace plastic packaging for the food industry. The company applies technologies developed at AINIA to create sustainable alternatives compliant with European Green Deal regulations.

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Ficha characterizes the quality of waste across different environments, providing granular data to improve sorting and collection performance across a territory. Its tools let residents track and earn rewards for recycling while collection operators monitor pickups and analyze truck contents to direct field ambassadors.

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Filabot manufactures filament extrusion and recycling equipment for converting plastic materials into 3D printer filament and pellets. The company serves manufacturers and recyclers seeking to produce or recycle plastic materials at various scales from startup to industrial.

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Finisterre is a clothing and apparel retailer that sells products online and through its own physical stores, including digital gift vouchers redeemable across both channels.

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Finloup is a Greek fintech that leases technology devices — such as laptops, smartphones and tablets — to businesses, from freelancers to larger companies, on flexible monthly plans. Leasing includes accident-damage coverage (f-protect), replacement devices, and end-of-term options to upgrade, return or buy out the equipment, with a focus on the Greek market.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

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Fives is an industrial engineering group that designs and supplies machines, process equipment, and production lines for steel, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, cement, energy, logistics, and glass industries. The company leverages proprietary technologies to help industrial customers optimize profitability, performance, quality, safety, and environmental protection.

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FixFirst builds AI-powered software infrastructure for the repair and circular-services industry, offering a PaaS integration layer and workflow SaaS to help brands, retailers, insurers, and cities run and scale repair operations and stay compliant with EU Right-to-Repair rules. The company operates repair voucher programs for electronics and textiles in Berlin and London and partners with UNIDO to extend repair infrastructure beyond Europe.

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Unbelts makes adjustable, size-inclusive stretch belts using yarn made from recycled water bottles, with an ethically sourced, living-wage supply chain. The direct-to-consumer accessories brand offers travel-friendly, buckle-flat belts and services like free repairs and offcut upcycling.

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Flaura develops plant-based leather made from apple residue sourced in Quebec, offering it as a bio-based alternative to synthetic leather for the fashion and furniture industries. The company positions its material as an ethical, sustainable option built around circular-economy principles and local production in North America.

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Flizzer offers subscription-based organic cotton boxer shorts with an emphasis on sustainability, fair trade production, and ethical labor practices. The company manufactures in Germany using certified bio-cotton and delivers through partnerships with disabled workers.

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