Circular Economy Startups

Pliteq engineers and manufactures products for buildings and infrastructure, including sound and vibration control solutions and specialty rubber flooring, using post-consumer recycled rubber from processed used tires. It serves commercial construction projects and operates across multiple global markets from its North American manufacturing base.

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Plug sells Certified Pre-Owned consumer electronics — including iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Samsung Galaxy phones, Apple Watches, and audio accessories — that pass a 90+ point inspection and come with a 12-month warranty and 30-day return guarantee. The company positions refurbished devices as a lower-cost alternative to new ones and emphasizes reducing e-waste.

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A group specializing in the design, manufacturing, and logistics of custom-made products, GWP (gift-with-purchase), packaging, and accessories, with an emphasis on eco-design and sustainable materials. It serves brands in the perfume, cosmetics, retail, fashion, jewelry, watchmaking, and distribution sectors, with sourcing across Asia, Europe, and France.

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Polindo Utama is an Indonesian PET recycling company established in 2005 that manufactures recycled PET flakes and pellets. Its operations span PET flakes manufacturing, recycling management, transport and logistics, and recycled packaging, supplying materials to packaging, textile, and eco-product manufacturers.

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Polytopoly operates a marketplace for plastic materials, offering trade in HDPE, LDPE, PP, and other polymers for converters, recyclers, brands, and waste owners.

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Polyair (part of IPG) manufactures protective packaging products, including inflatable bubble-on-demand and air pillow systems, recyclable paper cushioning wraps, and insulated shipping materials for temperature-sensitive perishable and medical deliveries. Its product line serves packing and shipping operations, with several offerings focused on curbside-recyclable and recycled-content materials.

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Polycycl develops chemical recycling technology that converts waste plastics back into feedstock, targeting a plastic-to-plastic closed loop as part of a circular economy for post-use plastics. The company is a team of chemists and chemical engineers building thermo-catalytic conversion and process technologies for industrial-scale plastic recycling.

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Polylabs is a chemical producer that manufactures bio polyols from forest industry by-products and recycled natural oils as renewable alternatives to fossil-based polyols. It supplies polyurethane systems and application producers seeking lower-CO2, bio-based materials.

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PolymerCycle is an integrated plastics recycling company that processes over 100 kilotons of plastics annually into regrinds, regranulates, and custom recompounds. It serves the packaging, automotive, construction, and electronics industries and offers contract services across the recycling value chain, from separation to compounding.

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Polymer Park designs and manufactures composite flooring and formwork products for construction and industrial applications, made primarily from recycled post-consumer plastics. The company offers durable, lightweight alternatives to traditional materials like wood and aluminum, with products featuring extended lifespans and reduced carbon footprints.

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Polymertal manufactures lightweight products using materials, including a collaboration with UBQ Materials to produce sustainable components. The company positions its work within sustainable and lightweight manufacturing.

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PolyPerception develops AI and deep learning models that provide waste sorting and recycling facilities with actionable data to improve recycling operations. Founded in 2021 and based in Belgium, it serves decision-makers in the waste management and circular economy sector.

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PolyXLabs is a biotechnology company that develops biodegradable, naturally derived polymers made from spent coffee grounds as a replacement for toxic, non-recyclable plastics for consumer goods companies. It offers customized chemical formulations for sustainable packaging and operates in the United States and Europe.

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PolyXLabs produces biodegradable plastic replacements made from spent coffee grounds and other lignocellulose-based biomass for consumer goods companies. The polymers are non-toxic, durable, and safely biodegrade without releasing microplastics.

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Porous Lane develops permeable pavement systems made from recycled tyres and other waste materials for sustainable infrastructure. The company serves builders and municipal authorities seeking environmentally responsible alternatives to traditional pavements.

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PowerWells repurposes discarded lithium-ion batteries and recycled materials into affordable home solar systems that provide light and electricity to off-grid communities, paired with a battery management system and PAYGo payment software. It works with schools, First Nations communities, and corporate partners on STEM workshops and e-waste recovery, operating across Australia, Indonesia, and the Pacific Islands.

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Precizion Partners provides integrated demolition, environmental remediation, and concrete services including abatement, debris removal, saw cutting, core drilling, and hazardous material handling for commercial and industrial projects. The company operates primarily in Northern California and Nevada, focusing on safety and efficiency through owned equipment and internal workforce.

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Prenew buys, refurbishes, tests, and resells used gaming PCs, offering a 12-month warranty, fast delivery, and returns, along with a service for consumers to sell their used computers through an instant price calculator. It operates in the circular-economy consumer electronics market, with a presence in Finland.

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Pretium is a manufacturing and packaging solutions provider with production facilities across North America and Europe serving product makers, fillers, and distributors.

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Priority Software provides an ERP platform that helps organizations optimize resource management and reduce waste through digital processes, recycling tracking, and lean manufacturing principles.

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ProAmpac manufactures flexible packaging products designed to extend shelf life and reduce material consumption compared to rigid alternatives. The company serves food, beverage, and consumer goods brands, offering sustainable packaging solutions with recyclability, compostability, and recycled or bio-based material options.

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ProFillet makes plant-based vegan fillets designed to match seafood in taste, texture, and nutrition. Its products target food service and health/nutrition markets as an ocean-friendly seafood alternative.

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Proganics Limited is a Nigerian company focused on responsible waste management. The page discusses sustainable waste practices in Nigeria.

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PrologMobile operates an IMEI data platform that provides device-specific information—such as lock status, carrier compatibility, SIM type, and OEM details—for evaluating pre-owned mobile devices. It serves carriers, MVNOs, device processors, 3PLs, insurers, marketplaces, and wholesalers in the reverse mobile supply chain to help validate devices, maximize per-device revenue, and reduce RMAs.

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