Circular Economy Startups

InsectiPro farms insects at scale in Kenya to produce alternative protein for animal feed and organic fertilizer, while recycling organic waste. It serves livestock farmers across Africa in the agriculture and food supply chain.

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Instant Offer Furniture buys lightly-used furniture (under 10 years old) directly from sellers, providing quotes, free pickup, and on-the-spot payment, and resells items through its showrooms. It operates in the Denver, Colorado and Phoenix, Arizona metro areas.

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Instituto Juruá is a Brazilian nonprofit organization working on community-based conservation, participatory territorial governance, and socio-bioeconomy along the Juruá River in the Amazon. Its programs cover scientific research and innovation, collaborative education and community strengthening, and the protection of natural areas alongside social justice for rural and riverside families.

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Insutex produces insulation products made from recycled textile waste such as cotton, offering lightweight, easy-to-install, and energy-efficient materials for the construction sector. The company focuses on reducing waste and the climate impact of the building and textile industries, with a stated focus on Denmark.

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A regional support product lending service operated by a care consortium in Alt Urgell that provides assistive devices and mobility aids to people recovering from injury or living with disability, offering equipment on loan to improve autonomy and support caregivers.

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Intermas manufactures plastic mesh and net-based products, focusing on sustainable development and clean alternatives developed by its R&D team for its business clients. The company emphasizes environmentally positive solutions across its manufacturing projects.

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Inverto provides drone and satellite data analytics for coastal restoration site selection, helping project developers identify optimal locations for mangrove establishment by analyzing water, soil, and vegetation patterns. The company develops spatial models and predictive tools to guide restoration design and anticipate site evolution under changing climate conditions.

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Ioniqa is a clean-tech company that converts PET plastic waste into virgin-grade raw materials using proprietary circular technology. The company serves plastic waste producers and recyclers seeking to recover high-quality materials while supporting circular economy goals.

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Ipackchem manufactures plastic packaging including bottles, jerrycans, tight head containers, and small plastic containers, with barrier technologies that protect products from permeation and chemical release. The company, acquired by Greif in April 2024, serves industrial and chemical markets across multiple countries.

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Italmatch is a global chemical group that develops chemical solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. It operates through multiple business units serving industrial customers, backed by research and development.

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Itero is a chemical recycling company that uses pyrolysis technology to convert difficult-to-recycle plastic waste into chemical feedstock for new circular plastic products. The company operates pilot facilities in West London and is expanding to a large-scale demonstration facility in the Netherlands.

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It's Fresh develops packaging solutions and postharvest treatments for fresh produce that extend shelf life and reduce food waste across the supply chain. The company serves growers, distributors, and retailers in the fresh produce industry with products designed to maintain fruit and vegetable quality from farm to consumer.

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Jackalo designs durable, gender-neutral kids clothing built for play and hand-me-downs, with a focus on environmental responsibility and circular economy practices. All items are designed for end-of-life buyback, repair, resale, recycling, or composting.

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Sustainable Corrugated manufactures environmentally friendly corrugated board and containerboard products for customers in the United States, emphasizing quality, vertical integration, and personalized customer service.

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Jadex is a materials-science company and manufacturer operating a group of companies that produce products such as compostable straws and cutlery, rigid and HDPE packaging, and zinc-based materials used in coins and construction. It focuses on sustainable manufacturing, waste reduction, and material recirculation for consumer and industrial markets.

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Japan System Care processes and recycles used resources and equipment to give them new value, addressing issues such as illegal industrial waste dumping and data leakage while promoting reuse and recycling. The company aims to build a sustainable society by properly handling reusable resources rather than discarding them.

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Jason Markk sells footwear and sneaker care products, including cleaning kits, sprays, wipes, brushes, and leather and suede care items. The site features a bundle builder that lets customers combine multiple shoe-care products and save as they add more.

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Jimoty (ジモティー) is a Japanese local classifieds bulletin-board platform where individuals post and browse listings to buy, sell, or give away used goods and other local items. Buyers and sellers connect through in-app chat and arrange handover and payment directly, with posting offered free of charge.

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JOLYN is a direct-to-consumer apparel company that designs and sells performance swimwear, activewear, and accessories for swimmers, surfers, and athletes. The company uses sustainable materials including recycled fabrics made from plastic bottles and fishing nets.

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Jornada Amazônia connects companies and investors to the Amazon bioeconomy ecosystem, offering a portfolio of over 300 startups, strategic matchmaking, and innovation programs such as proof-of-concept and R&D partnerships. It also runs a "Road to COP" corporate engagement track ahead of COP 30 in Belém, focused on sustainable value chains and impact investment in the Brazilian Amazon.

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Jostens is a company with a long history dating back to 1897, founded as a watch repair business; it is now owned by Platinum Equity as of December 2018 and provides products and services across multiple business segments.

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JS Cocoa is a Dutch cocoa processor that transforms non-conventional, industry-rejected cocoa beans into cocoa powder and cocoa butter. It supplies food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical manufacturers across Europe and beyond.

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Junk King provides junk removal and recycling services for residential and commercial customers. The company operates locally owned facilities that sort and recycle up to 60% of collected items, with the remainder donated or responsibly disposed of to reduce landfill waste.

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Vingo is building a peer-to-peer marketplace for Indian consumers to buy, sell, and upgrade products, with a focus on trust, payments, and convenience. The platform targets India's mass consumer market and emphasizes circular commerce and affordability.

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