Circular Economy Startups

The Water and Carbon Group builds PFAS removal and wastewater treatment systems for landfill operators, councils, utilities, and private companies, using foam fractionation and nature-based approaches to treat leachate and restore ecosystems. Founded in 2007 with Australian roots, it operates across Australia, the South Pacific, and the United States.

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The company produces black soldier fly larvae, eggs, and derived products for animal feed and organic fertilizers, alongside waste management services that convert food waste into soil amendments.

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The Kabadiwala is a SaaS-based waste management platform that organizes the waste sector by connecting households, businesses, and institutions with recycling solutions. The company operates material recovery facilities, facilitates scrap sales, and partners with organizations to maximize recycling and minimize landfill use across India.

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Thermo Fluids collects and recycles used oil, antifreeze, filters, oily water, and oily absorbents, converting these waste materials into industrial fuel, clean water, and raw materials through a network of over 25 processing facilities. It provides non-hazardous waste management services for commercial customers.

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Thermory is the world's leading manufacturer of thermally modified wood products including decking, cladding, and sauna materials, exported to over 50 countries. The company operates as a group holding multiple brands specializing in sustainable wood modification and high-end wooden saunas for both indoor and outdoor use.

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Thunder Foods produces protein and organic fertilizer using Tenebrio molitor (mealworms) as a biological tool, with a focus on scaling production for human food incorporation and agricultural applications.

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Tide supplies recycled plastic materials derived from ocean-bound plastic waste, available as injection-molded pellets, polyester yarn, and 3D printing filament for use in consumer products, textiles, automotive, and construction. The company partners with local communities to collect ocean-bound plastic while supporting waste management infrastructure and fair wages for collectors.

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Tikal Industries converts local industrial waste and byproducts into construction materials such as supplementary cementitious materials and construction sand for ready-mix producers, contractors, and building-product manufacturers. It operates microfactories serving waste producers and material buyers across the industrial Midwest of the United States.

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Reekom (formerly Tilli) is a French textile revalorization service offering clothing alterations and repairs, delivered through partner brands and artisans. It serves fashion brands and consumers seeking garment repair and upcycling in France.

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Tinylibrary is an e-commerce marketplace specializing in the sale of children's products including strollers, car seats, bicycles, and baby gear, with a buyback guarantee program for used items.

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Titan Clean Energy Projects develops activated charcoal-based products from diverted biomass and wood waste, including pet odour eliminator pellets, soil amendments, veterinary products, health and beauty ingredients, and air filtration materials. It also processes construction and treated wood waste into carbon, absorbent, and energy-industry products.

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Tiverton Global transitions conventionally managed farms to restorative agricultural operations through Nutritional Agriculture, an integrated soil and landscape management system that enhances productivity, biodiversity, and nutritional density while sequestering carbon. The company operates in Australia and serves landholders and investors seeking profitable regenerative farming practices.

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Tomtex develops biodegradable, zero-waste materials as sustainable alternatives, positioned around regeneration and circular use. The specific product details and target market are not clearly stated on the available page content.

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TonerPartner is an online shop selling toner, ink cartridges, and accessories for printers, copiers, and other office devices, offering original-brand, compatible, and recycled products. It serves both end customers and retailers across multiple countries.

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topi offers a device-as-a-service model that lets businesses rent laptops, smartphones, and other IT hardware for fixed monthly fees instead of large upfront purchases, with flexible terms and end-of-term trade-in for reuse or recycling. It also provides merchants and retailers a subscription-financing solution that converts hardware, accessories, and services into monthly rental plans for their business customers, handling credit checks, invoicing, and billing.

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Torana operates Toysub!, a subscription and rental service that periodically delivers and swaps educational toys matched to a child's development stage. The Japan-based company focuses on the toy industry and serves parents and young children.

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Tracegrow uses its RETRACER technology to recover manganese and zinc from European industrial sidestreams, producing circular raw materials for the agriculture and battery industries. It supplies micronutrient fertilisers made from recycled sources and EU-sourced recovered metals for industrial use, with a focus on the European market.

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Traceless manufactures thermoplastic natural polymer-based materials that serve as plastic substitutes, operating the world's first industrial-scale production facility for these materials. The company serves manufacturers and brands seeking circular, biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics.

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Transcend Packaging designs and manufactures high-performance paper cups for hot and cold beverages in single and double wall configurations, serving coffee chains, hotels, workplaces, healthcare, and events. The company produces plastic-free, recyclable cups engineered for both high-volume and custom branded production.

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Trashboard manufactures skateboards using recycled cardboard and upcycled carbon waste, producing durable and lightweight boards through a water-free production process. The company operates in France and focuses on circular economy principles by transforming waste materials into high-performance sporting goods.

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Trash Butler is a waste management or cleaning services company that emphasizes hiring and retaining field professionals who deliver consistent service quality.

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TreaTech develops patented catalytic hydrothermal gasification (HTG) technology that converts a broad range of waste streams into reusable resources such as methane-rich renewable gas, clean water, and minerals like phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium. Its modular, on-site solution serves industrial customers in the waste treatment sector, supporting circular economy and carbon footprint reduction.

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TreeDots addresses food loss in the supply chain by building a more efficient food distribution channel that redirects surplus and perfectly good food that would otherwise be discarded. The company focuses on reducing food waste across its region.

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Trendful offers a storefront integration that lets merchants acquire pre-owned inventory directly from their own customers, who can look up a product, describe its condition, and receive instant offers via buyout, consignment, or store credit. It serves resale and retail businesses looking to source and resell second-hand goods through their website.

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