Circular Economy Startups

Qatalyst provides a platform for financial institutions and investment teams to automate ESG and carbon analysis across project portfolios, enabling rapid evaluation of sustainability metrics and investment criteria. The platform streamlines document processing and report generation to support faster decision-making in climate-focused investment strategies.

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Qorium develops cell-cultured leather grown from a single animal cell sample, producing uniform collagen sheets that integrate into existing tannery and leather-goods production processes. It partners with tanneries and global brands to supply real leather for luxury products such as bags, automotive interiors, and footwear without slaughtering animals.

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Quantum Waste provides waste processing and management solutions combining technology with manual labour to address environmental degradation, unemployment, and social security challenges. The company operates a local, people-centric model that emphasizes fair incentive systems and quality-driven work over hierarchical management structures.

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R3 Lithium operates a commercial-scale lithium carbonate recovery facility in Covington, Georgia, using a proprietary extraction process to recover and refine lithium from black mass back into the battery supply chain. It serves the domestic battery minerals market, supporting energy storage systems, defense applications, and electric vehicles in North America.

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Radial Bio makes compostable packaging along with sustainable substitutes for timber and for animal and plastic leather, aimed at protecting and packaging products.

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Radical develops chemical recycling processes to convert complex, unrecycled plastic waste into carbon-based resources for the chemical industry. It aims to build a circular economy for plastics and provide a fossil-free carbon source for chemical producers.

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Radius Packaging operates manufacturing facilities specializing in blow molding and injection molding solutions for packaging. The company serves customers requiring flexible, sustainable packaging solutions with design and production capabilities.

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Radworks builds a peer-to-peer, open-source foundation for code collaboration, including Radicle (a Git-based decentralized code collaboration stack), Drips (a tool for funding open-source projects), and a local-first launcher app for decentralized frontends.

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Raeri operates a platform that reconnects usable products destined for landfills with new users through automated matching, distribution, and impact tracking. The service addresses waste reduction for businesses seeking ESG outcomes, individuals decluttering, and community organizations.

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RAILBLAZA designs and sells outdoor equipment including rod holders, mounts, racks, clips, and tie-downs for recreational activities on water and in the woods. Products are manufactured with recycled polyester materials.

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WholePasture Beef raises grass-fed cattle on nutrient-rich pastures in the Pacific Northwest, producing naturally lean beef without hormones or antibiotics through sustainable ranching practices. The company focuses on responsible farming that preserves ecosystems and improves soil health.

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Rand-Whitney Containerboard (RWCB) is a family-owned paper mill that produces linerboard made from 100% post-consumer recycled fiber, with a focus on sustainable manufacturing. It operates a cogeneration system for electricity and recycles old corrugated containers (OCC).

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Range Revolution makes leather handbags and accessories, including suede bags, clutches, and satchels, using leather sourced from regenerative American ranches. The company sells directly to consumers.

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The company supplies high-quality rebuilt automotive parts and develops next-generation environmentally friendly automotive components for the automotive aftermarket.

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Rareform creates durable totes and accessories from upcycled materials, offered through customizable mystery bundles where customers select bundle tiers and receive unique assortments of styles and patterns.

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RASIN Co., Ltd. (GINZA RASIN) sells and buys new, used, and antique luxury watches through physical stores in Japan and online marketplaces, and also runs a corporate sales business. The company operates its own repair and maintenance division and is based in Ginza, Tokyo.

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re.green is a Brazilian company focused on large-scale ecological restoration of degraded land in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest, using nature-based solutions to rebuild native forests, capture carbon, and conserve biodiversity. It serves clients worldwide, combining research and technology with local communities, and aims to restore one million hectares and capture 15 million tonnes of carbon per year.

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Re.Group designs, builds, owns and operates recycling systems and facilities, providing kerbside recycling, material recovery, organics (FOGO) processing and container deposit schemes for local governments and communities. Founded in 2013, it operates a network of recycling facilities serving more than 4 million people across Australia and New Zealand, and includes an internal engineering team for resource recovery infrastructure.

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RE-ZIP provides a reuse system for packaging, offering durable reusable packaging along with a data platform that tracks the full lifecycle of packaging and measures impact against single-use alternatives. It serves businesses seeking to reduce packaging waste and CO2 emissions and meet EU regulations, with ESG-ready reporting.

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Re:Nourish makes ready-to-drink soups in clear bottles using real, recognisable ingredients with natural vitamins, fibre and protein. The B Corp certified brand sells its soups through UK retailers including Tesco.

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Realease Capital provides financial leasing (location financière) solutions that let businesses and distributors finance professional equipment — including IT hardware, industrial machinery, medical devices, mobile fleets and energy equipment — without upfront cash outlay. Operating in France since 1986, it serves companies across sectors seeking to preserve cash flow and manage equipment obsolescence.

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A tool that helps businesses evaluate and compare packaging options by analyzing costs, carbon emissions, and material use in real time. It supports compliance with regulations like Extended Producer Responsibility and Plastic Packaging Tax, enabling companies to balance sustainability with cost savings.

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Rebaba is a Swedish company that repurposes used electric vehicle batteries into energy storage systems, taking a circular approach to battery life extension.

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Rebike sells premium refurbished and used e-bikes and bicycles from major brands, sourced mainly from documented leasing returns and reconditioned through a TÜV Rheinland-certified refurbishment process with a warranty on battery and motor. It operates online shops across Europe, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and Spain.

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