Circular Economy Startups

GreenVeil develops a composite packaging material made from locally sourced minerals and wood by-products with natural antimicrobial properties, designed to extend food shelf life and biodegrade into soil. The company focuses on sustainable, compostable food packaging as an alternative to petroleum-based materials, operating in Canada.

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Greenyard is a global supplier of fresh, frozen and prepared produce including fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants, serving customers and suppliers with distribution and processing solutions. The company operates in the agricultural and food production sector with a focus on sustainability and fresh food availability.

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Grenova develops laboratory technology for washing and reusing pipette tips and microwell plates, aimed at labs seeking to reduce consumable waste and costs. The company operates in the life sciences lab equipment and sustainability space.

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Grensol operates an advanced recycling process that separates automotive shredder residue and other mixed waste streams into recoverable metals, minerals, and polymers for reuse as manufacturing feedstock. The company uses patented physical separation and photolysis technology deployed via modular micro-recycling centers, with its first plant operating in Biberist, Switzerland.

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Grest sells refurbished Apple devices — iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and Apple Watches — in India, each put through 50+ quality checks and sold with warranty, no-cost EMI, and 7-day replacement options. The company positions refurbished electronics as a way to reduce the environmental impact of new device production.

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Gringa is a Brazilian online marketplace for buying and reselling authentic pre-owned luxury goods, with items verified through Entrupy authentication and offering installment and Pix payment options. It targets consumers looking to purchase or resell designer/luxury items.

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Grinsect produces insect-based protein and lipid feed ingredients derived from black soldier fly larvae for animal nutrition markets. Their products serve feed producers, pet food manufacturers, aquaculture operations, and livestock producers seeking sustainable alternatives to fishmeal and conventional protein sources.

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Gro-Well Brands, Inc. manufactures and sells lawn and garden products including fertilizers and plant food, mulch, rock, soils and soil mixes, soil amendments, and tree paint. It also offers bulk delivery services in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area.

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Grounded provides custom sustainable flexible packaging for consumer brands, paired with a platform that measures packaging carbon footprint and circularity, tracks orders and stock, and handles market-by-market regulatory compliance. Its footprint methodology complies with ISO 14044, 14067, and 59020 and is independently validated, with support across the UK, EU, US, and Australia.

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Terideal is a French company specializing in landscaping, public works, building, sports fields, and electrical/irrigation services for urban development, serving businesses and municipalities across some 40 areas of expertise. With around 2,500 employees, it designs, builds, and maintains outdoor and natural spaces with a focus on sustainable development.

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Grownstone manufactures sustainable construction materials by converting construction and agricultural waste, such as corn stover and bean pods, into building supplies. The company serves the construction industry with products designed to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact while supporting local farmers.

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GRT produces upcycled aggregates from diverted waste for construction, landscaping, and water infrastructure projects in Metro Vancouver and beyond. The company manufactures stone, gravel, and sand alternatives at its facility in Nanaimo, BC without using crushers, reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional recycled aggregate.

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Grupo Phoenix, now part of TekniPlex Inc. as its Consumer Products division, makes materials science and packaging solutions for consumer brands across more than 20 vertical markets including dairy, coffee, beverages, cosmetics, and household products. It produces sustainable packaging substrates such as recycled molded fibers, PET, and recycled-content PP and PE for uses like egg cartons, produce trays, and foodservice containers.</parameter> <parameter name="products">[{"name": "GeoPack", "kind": "product", "description": "A packaging portfolio of substrates including recycled molded fibers, PET, and PCR-containing PP and PE used for products such as egg cartons, wine carriers, produce trays, and foodservice containers."}]

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Grybas develops ecological materials grown from mushroom mycelium and agricultural residues as compostable alternatives to plastic foam for packaging, interiors, and everyday objects. It works with companies seeking to replace plastic foam and with designers, combining biotechnology and ecological design, and is based in Costa Rica.

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Haarslev provides industrial processing solutions designed to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency and environmental value for processing facilities.

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A laundry and clothing care service that sanitizes and washes garments using EWG-verified vegan detergent without phosphates, enzymes, or dyes. The service allows customers to rent clothing items for as long as desired before returning them for fresh replacements.

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Hadari M Fund is an Israeli impact investment firm that directs capital toward investments combining financial returns with deep social and environmental impact. The fund manages a diversified portfolio focused on renewable energy, real estate, waste-to-energy, circular economy, and responsible financial management.

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Haelixa is a deep tech company, spun off from ETH Zürich, that uses DNA-based markers to verify the origin and authenticity of physical products. Its technology serves textile traceability and luxury product anti-counterfeiting needs.

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Hailia develops seafood processing technologies that convert underutilized fish byproducts into high-quality products, serving processors and manufacturers seeking to improve resource efficiency and sustainability in the seafood industry.

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Hamelyn is a marketplace for buying and selling used books, accepting novels, essays, comics, and children's literature with valid ISBNs or barcodes. The platform uses barcode identification to value books quickly and ensures quality by requiring books to be in good condition.

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Hamilton Perkins Collection develops custom products and circular economy solutions through material reuse initiatives and corporate partnerships. The company works with leading organizations across retail, technology, sports, hospitality, media, and consumer products to create value from materials beyond their original purpose.

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Handkrafted is a marketplace that connects customers with skilled craftspeople and artisans in Australia to create custom, sustainably made handcrafted goods. The platform allows makers to showcase their work and enables customers to commission bespoke items as an alternative to mass-produced products.

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Harvest Waste develops high-efficiency waste-to-energy plants that convert waste into electricity with superior efficiency compared to conventional technologies, serving municipalities and businesses in developing regions. The company builds integrated waste management hubs called Ecoparks that combine energy generation, recycling, and resource recovery to support circular economy transitions.

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Harvest Recycling provides customized waste management and recycling services for commercial and residential customers across Calgary, Edmonton, and surrounding areas. The family-owned company manages waste streams including food waste, office waste, and non-hazardous industrial waste while supporting local charities.

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