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ClearCOGS is an AI-powered SaaS platform designed to help restaurants enhance their operations and profitability through data-driven insights. The company focuses on providing local restaurants with the technology needed to compete with larger chains by simplifying operations and improving decision-making. ClearCOGS primarily targets mid-market restaurant chains in the fast-casual and quick-service restaurant segments. Its key features include accurate forecasting of menu item and ingredient demand, detailed daily preparation reporting, and precise inventory management with ordering recommendations. The platform integrates with leading POS systems to offer a comprehensive view of restaurant operations, synthesizing data from various sources such as weather and events. By acting as a "fractional digital CFO/COO," ClearCOGS alleviates the burdens of statistical analysis and planning for restaurant operators. Utilizing AI and machine learning, ClearCOGS aims to significantly increase restaurant profits, potentially by an average of 40%, through improved forecasting and inventory management.

LAIIER is an innovative B2B technology company specializing in smart, connected solutions for early leak detection in commercial buildings and industrial facilities. With a foundation in advanced printed sensor technology, LAIIER's products, such as the Severn WLD™ smart tape, combine precision sensing, easy installation, and wireless communication to deliver real-time monitoring of water and hydrocarbon leaks. These solutions mitigate damage, reduce operational downtime, and enhance sustainability. Leveraging a subscription-based business model, LAIIER serves industries including commercial real estate, industrial machinery, and roofing, providing actionable insights through its proprietary cloud platform. Backed by a portfolio of patents and collaborations with leading industry partners, LAIIER is driving innovation at the intersection of IoT and sustainability, empowering businesses to prevent costly leaks while reducing their environmental footprint​​​.

Earthodic is an Australian materials science company that specializes in the development of bio-based coatings aimed at reducing reliance on non-renewable resources. The company produces a biobased water-resistant coating suitable for use on pulped paper and various products. This innovative coating is designed for manufacturers, converters, and consumer brands, enabling them to coat items such as packaging and materials used in agriculture and construction. By offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic, Earthodic contributes to environmentally friendly practices in multiple industries.

Neutreeno is a deep tech spinout from the University of Cambridge that specializes in engineering an intelligent decarbonization system aimed at helping businesses achieve net zero emissions. The company's innovative system is designed to prevent emissions at the source while providing clarity and transparency throughout the complex value chain. By offering insights into resource efficiency, Neutreeno enables clients to minimize waste and enhance circularity, ultimately guiding them toward achieving absolute zero emissions.

Enabling retailers to drop ship returns from customer-to-customer.

Aerflo is a company engaged in the development of a transportable method for carbonating sparkling water. Currently operating in stealth mode, Aerflo is focused on creating innovative solutions that enhance the consumer experience in sparkling water consumption. By utilizing its unique carbonation technology, the company aims to offer a convenient and efficient way for individuals to enjoy freshly carbonated beverages.

Eureka Recycling is an organization that offers products and services that concentrate on reducing waste through reuse, recycling, and composting. Its goal is to show that waste is avoidable, not inevitable. The group provides answers to the social, environmental, and health issues brought on by garbage through its services, projects, and policy work. It includes a number of programs that include waste reduction, producer responsibility, reuse, recycling, and composting to stop the wasteful loss of economic garbage.

Mycocycle is an environmental remediation company that offers a process to decarbonize waste streams using fungi via mycoremediation. Treatment through our engineered ecosystems renders a non-toxic biomass available for use in the manufacture of new products. Our clients are waste management companies, landfill operators, material recycling facilities, manufacturers of petrochemical materials who want to become closed-loop in their process, and advanced materials manufacturers.

Found Energy is a renewable energy company engaging in turning aluminum into a renewable energy carrier. It recovers aluminum waste from landfills and uses a carbon-free process to produce hydrogen on-demand for less than $0.50 per kilogram of hydrogen and at five times the volumetric energy density of liquid hydrogen.

Fillogic, founded in 2018 and based in New York City, specializes in local market logistics by transforming under-utilized spaces in retail centers, such as shopping malls, into middle-mile logistics hubs. The company offers a logistics-as-a-service platform that enhances retail operations through services like forward-staged inventory, ship-from-store optimization, and comprehensive inventory management. By enabling retailers to efficiently utilize existing stores and resources, Fillogic provides a more effective, cost-efficient, and sustainable solution for connecting physical retail with e-commerce. This approach allows partners to store inventory closer to customers, thereby improving service delivery and overall inventory management.

Sage Sustainable Electronics is a privately held company based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in IT asset management and disposition services. With over three decades of combined experience among its founders, Sage is committed to sustainability by extending the life of used electronics. The company offers a comprehensive range of lifecycle services, including hardware appraisals, redeployments, secure logistics, data destruction, data retention, and refurbishment. These services help customers recover residual value from their assets while minimizing their carbon footprint. Sage’s facilities are certified to ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards, and it is recognized as a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher, reflecting its dedication to quality and environmental responsibility in IT asset disposition.

Earthodic is an Australian materials science company that specializes in the development of bio-based coatings aimed at reducing reliance on non-renewable resources. The company produces a biobased water-resistant coating suitable for use on pulped paper and various products. This innovative coating is designed for manufacturers, converters, and consumer brands, enabling them to coat items such as packaging and materials used in agriculture and construction. By offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic, Earthodic contributes to environmentally friendly practices in multiple industries.

EcoSpirits is a company focused on creating a closed-loop distribution system aimed at minimizing packaging waste within the premium spirits supply chain. It has developed innovative technology that includes a fully reusable, tamper-proof, and shock-proof glass vessel, alongside a semi-automated facility for sanitizing, refilling, and sealing spirits. This approach not only significantly reduces packaging and transport costs for businesses but also leads to a substantial reduction in carbon footprints. By streamlining the distribution process, EcoSpirits offers a sustainable alternative that benefits both the environment and the bottom line.

Solarcycle is a solar technology company focused on creating a circular economy for solar energy and renewables through innovative recycling solutions. It provides an affordable and environmentally friendly service for recycling and reusing decommissioned solar panels, targeting solar asset owners. Utilizing patented technology, Solarcycle can recover up to 95% of valuable materials such as silver, silicon, copper, and aluminum from solar panels, while also facilitating the repurposing or recycling of panels still in use. This comprehensive platform aims to enhance solar sustainability and ensure that clean energy remains renewable over its entire lifecycle.

Greyparrot is a leader in AI waste analytics, focusing on enhancing recycling efforts and minimizing waste sent to landfills and incinerators. The company offers a waste intelligence platform that provides real-time insights into over 89 waste categories, analyzing data related to financial value, brand, and greenhouse gas emissions across various locations in recycling facilities. In 2024, Greyparrot processed data from over 40 billion waste objects, significantly improving operational efficiency and enabling facilities to save substantial amounts of money while diverting millions of tonnes of waste. The insights generated by Greyparrot assist recycling professionals, plant builders, packaging producers, and fast-moving consumer goods brands in enhancing recycling efficiency, adhering to regulations, and refining recyclable packaging design. Recognized for its innovative contributions, Greyparrot has received accolades including inclusion in the Global Cleantech 100 and recognition as a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.

Apkudo, Inc. is a Baltimore-based company founded in 2010 that provides a comprehensive platform for managing the supply chain of connected devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and wearables. The company's solutions empower operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to launch Android devices efficiently while optimizing the entire device lifecycle, from pre-launch to end-of-life. Apkudo's platform facilitates the secure exchange of real-time data among various stakeholders, such as mobile network operators and logistics providers, enhancing decision-making and operational processes. By offering automated testing, grading systems, and integrated resale market support, Apkudo enables businesses to maximize the value of their devices through resale, repair, and reuse, ultimately promoting revenue generation and reducing electronic waste.

Circular Services operates as a developer of circular economy and recycling infrastructure. Circular Services owns and operates municipal recycling facilities across the U.S. that enable municipalities and businesses.

Solarcycle is a solar technology company focused on creating a circular economy for solar energy and renewables through innovative recycling solutions. It provides an affordable and environmentally friendly service for recycling and reusing decommissioned solar panels, targeting solar asset owners. Utilizing patented technology, Solarcycle can recover up to 95% of valuable materials such as silver, silicon, copper, and aluminum from solar panels, while also facilitating the repurposing or recycling of panels still in use. This comprehensive platform aims to enhance solar sustainability and ensure that clean energy remains renewable over its entire lifecycle.

Greyparrot is a leader in AI waste analytics, focusing on enhancing recycling efforts and minimizing waste sent to landfills and incinerators. The company offers a waste intelligence platform that provides real-time insights into over 89 waste categories, analyzing data related to financial value, brand, and greenhouse gas emissions across various locations in recycling facilities. In 2024, Greyparrot processed data from over 40 billion waste objects, significantly improving operational efficiency and enabling facilities to save substantial amounts of money while diverting millions of tonnes of waste. The insights generated by Greyparrot assist recycling professionals, plant builders, packaging producers, and fast-moving consumer goods brands in enhancing recycling efficiency, adhering to regulations, and refining recyclable packaging design. Recognized for its innovative contributions, Greyparrot has received accolades including inclusion in the Global Cleantech 100 and recognition as a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.

By Rotation is a pioneering social fashion rental app that enables users to share their wardrobes, promoting sustainable fashion consumption. The platform allows individuals to rent, lend, sell, and rotate clothing items, providing flexibility in pricing and rental durations. Users can easily list their clothing, receive rental requests, and communicate with potential renters through a secure messaging system. By facilitating this peer-to-peer exchange, By Rotation aims to benefit both the environment and the financial well-being of its users.

Mori is a developer of an edible and natural biomaterial coating that extends the shelf life of perishable foods. It uses salt and water to extract the protein from natural silk and creates a protective layer that keeps food fresher for longer enabling it to economically and sustainably transform the food supply by developing and commercializing technologies for the food, agriculture, and packaging industries. It was founded in 2016 by Adam Behrens and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Apkudo, Inc. is a Baltimore-based company founded in 2010 that provides a comprehensive platform for managing the supply chain of connected devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and wearables. The company's solutions empower operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to launch Android devices efficiently while optimizing the entire device lifecycle, from pre-launch to end-of-life. Apkudo's platform facilitates the secure exchange of real-time data among various stakeholders, such as mobile network operators and logistics providers, enhancing decision-making and operational processes. By offering automated testing, grading systems, and integrated resale market support, Apkudo enables businesses to maximize the value of their devices through resale, repair, and reuse, ultimately promoting revenue generation and reducing electronic waste.

Ansā specializes in innovative coffee roasting solutions tailored for workplace environments. The company has developed technology that allows organizations to roast coffee on-site, ensuring freshness and customization according to workplace preferences. This technology utilizes a unique heating method that roasts coffee beans from the inside out, achieving a consistent and homogeneous roast. Additionally, Ansā's process is fully autonomous, governed by neural networks that eliminate the need for human intervention, thus providing a zero-pollution alternative for coffee roasting. The company's offerings primarily serve industries such as food service and hospitality.

Evergreen is a plastic recycling and polyester resin production company, originally established in 1998 as a division of Greenbridge. The company focuses on providing a sustainable and reliable supply of high-quality polyester resin, primarily for use in PET strapping. Through its recycling efforts, Evergreen contributes to environmental sustainability by transforming plastic waste into valuable raw materials, thus supporting the circular economy.

Just Salad is a fast-casual restaurant chain that focuses on providing healthy and affordable meals, including salads, wraps, smoothies, and soups. The company emphasizes sustainability through various initiatives, such as its Reusable Bowl Program, which encourages customers to bring their own bowls for discounts, thereby reducing single-use packaging waste. Additionally, Just Salad was the first restaurant chain in the United States to implement a carbon-labeled menu, which highlights the environmental impact of each meal. The chain utilizes compostable packaging and recycling programs to further minimize waste, aligning its operations with a commitment to health and sustainability while offering fresh ingredients and nutritious options at accessible prices.

Partsimony is a supply chain platform aimed at assisting hardware companies in transforming their designs into finished products more efficiently and cost-effectively. By addressing the complexities of distributed manufacturer networks, the platform provides tools for businesses to manage design, logistics, and workflows. It leverages data-driven recommendations and real-time insights to optimize the supply chain process, significantly reducing the time, capital, and frustration typically associated with hardware development. Through its innovative approach, Partsimony seeks to streamline production and foster a more effective manufacturing environment.

Business model focused as distribution channel of basic need products in bulk. Revolving around retail sale through dispenser machines in returnable packaging, reducing prices, responding to the problem of lack of liquidity in low-income families that cannot buy higher volume formats, combating poverty tax, further reducing the environmental packaging impact. Algramo aims to establish a wholesale relationship with manufacturers of consumer products such as detergents, rice and oil, among others, in order to buy the products in bulk, not packaged-saving packaging costs significantly without lowering the quality of the product . Thus, bulk suppliers distribute products in stores in large quantities, also reducing logistics costs.

Thrilling Inc. operates an online marketplace specializing in curated vintage and secondhand items sourced from boutiques across the United States. Founded in 2018 and based in Burbank, California, the platform hosts a diverse selection of clothing, including dresses, skirts, sweaters, tops, outerwear, and pants, as well as shoes, bags, and accessories. Currently, Thrilling features 100 stores from 15 cities, providing customers with an accessible way to shop for unique fashion items at affordable prices.

Mori is a developer of an edible and natural biomaterial coating that extends the shelf life of perishable foods. It uses salt and water to extract the protein from natural silk and creates a protective layer that keeps food fresher for longer enabling it to economically and sustainably transform the food supply by developing and commercializing technologies for the food, agriculture, and packaging industries. It was founded in 2016 by Adam Behrens and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

AMP is an AI technology company that modernizes recycling infrastructure through smart sortation solutions. The company focuses on maximizing resource recovery while minimizing labor costs for waste management operations. With numerous deployments globally, AMP aims to transform the economics of recycling.

Recycle Ann Arbor provides residential recycling, a business recycling program, curbside cart options, and zero waste services. They are a non profit construction and demolition recycling company.

The city of Broken Arrow offers low crime, performing schools, affordable housing, and recreational facilities to its residents. They provide community gardens by increasing access to fresh food, improving food security, and increasing fruit and vegetable intake.

TradeLanes is a technology company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2015. It offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that automates and digitizes supply chain processes for traders, shippers, and merchants. The platform connects various participants in international trade, allowing them to collaborate seamlessly through a single document chain throughout the lifecycle of a shipment. By integrating demand planning, supplier performance, inventory management, and logistics into one application, TradeLanes aims to streamline global trade operations and reduce costs associated with supply chain management. The company's mission is to facilitate frictionless global trade for all involved parties.

Mori is a developer of an edible and natural biomaterial coating that extends the shelf life of perishable foods. It uses salt and water to extract the protein from natural silk and creates a protective layer that keeps food fresher for longer enabling it to economically and sustainably transform the food supply by developing and commercializing technologies for the food, agriculture, and packaging industries. It was founded in 2016 by Adam Behrens and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Reterra Corporation, located in Houston, Texas, specializes in recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials, including x-ray films, movie films, thermoforms, and bottles. The company has developed advanced recycling technology that transforms waste PET plastic byproducts into valuable intermediary products. This innovative approach allows package suppliers and manufacturers to incorporate more recycled content into their supply chains, enhancing sustainability while reducing the costs associated with PET recycling. Reterra also produces RetroSeed, a polyol used in the creation of resins, further contributing to its commitment to recycling and environmental responsibility.

Ansā specializes in innovative coffee roasting solutions tailored for workplace environments. The company has developed technology that allows organizations to roast coffee on-site, ensuring freshness and customization according to workplace preferences. This technology utilizes a unique heating method that roasts coffee beans from the inside out, achieving a consistent and homogeneous roast. Additionally, Ansā's process is fully autonomous, governed by neural networks that eliminate the need for human intervention, thus providing a zero-pollution alternative for coffee roasting. The company's offerings primarily serve industries such as food service and hospitality.

Rebound Technologies, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing and supply of advanced thermal energy storage systems tailored for commercial refrigeration and off-grid cooling applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Commerce City, Colorado, the company offers innovative products such as IcePoint, which integrates an embedded thermal energy storage system to significantly reduce cooling costs for supermarkets, and SunChill, designed for agricultural needs in developing regions. SunChill effectively converts solar thermal energy into refrigeration, enhancing agricultural productivity by rapidly cooling harvested crops and maintaining their quality at local markets. Rebound Technologies emphasizes customized solutions that utilize renewable resources and waste heat capture, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs while supporting self-sustaining business models. The company's initiatives are currently backed by research grants from the U.S. Federal Government.

The Renewal Workshop Inc. is a company based in Cascade Locks, Oregon, that focuses on manufacturing renewed apparel and upcycled materials from discarded textiles. Founded in 2014, it partners with leading brands and retailers to transform unsellable returns and excess inventory into viable products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including jackets, hoodies, dresses, and swimwear, as well as luggage and gift cards. By integrating renewal services for apparel and home goods, The Renewal Workshop aims to minimize waste and promote sustainable practices within the fashion industry. Its operations not only generate revenue for clothing brands through resale but also contribute to reducing environmental impacts associated with textile waste. The products are available through both physical stores and online platforms.

AMP is an AI technology company that modernizes recycling infrastructure through smart sortation solutions. The company focuses on maximizing resource recovery while minimizing labor costs for waste management operations. With numerous deployments globally, AMP aims to transform the economics of recycling.

Leader in recycling, shredding and fuel technology.

Evrnu is a textile innovations company focused on developing regenerative fiber technologies that convert discarded clothing into high-quality fibers. By breaking down cotton garment waste to the molecular level, Evrnu creates engineered fibers with enhanced environmental benefits. This process supports a circular ecosystem by enabling garment manufacturers to produce fibers such as regenerative cellulosic, regenerative polyester, and recoverable stretch. The company's approach not only addresses textile waste but also promotes sustainable practices within the fashion industry.

Mori is a developer of an edible and natural biomaterial coating that extends the shelf life of perishable foods. It uses salt and water to extract the protein from natural silk and creates a protective layer that keeps food fresher for longer enabling it to economically and sustainably transform the food supply by developing and commercializing technologies for the food, agriculture, and packaging industries. It was founded in 2016 by Adam Behrens and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

CLUBZERØ addresses the pressing issue of packaging waste through its innovative AI-powered zero waste packaging system, offering a scalable and cost-effective alternative to single-use packaging. The company provides a comprehensive service that includes packaging, drop-off points, and logistics, resulting in costs that can be up to 30% lower than traditional single-use options. CLUBZERØ's model stands out by achieving true zero waste, avoiding the contamination and greenhouse gas emissions associated with compostable packaging. By transitioning to CLUBZERØ, brands can potentially reduce CO2 emissions by up to 93%. The system, which uses advanced AI for interoperability, has been successfully implemented in the UK and U.S., fulfilling over 1.3 million orders and preventing 2.6 million single-use items from reaching landfills. The company has partnered with major brands such as Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Coca-Cola, earning accolades from organizations like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. CLUBZERØ's goal is to transform the returnable packaging sector, enhancing scalability and adaptability while providing a sustainable solution for the food and beverage industry.

For Days is a company focused on reducing textile waste through its innovative recycling and rewards platform, Trashie. This unique platform incentivizes customers to participate in clothing recycling by providing tangible rewards, effectively promoting a circular economy in the fashion industry. By connecting customers with fashion retailers, For Days makes it convenient and affordable for consumers to access recyclable clothing options, thereby encouraging sustainable practices in apparel consumption. The company's mission is to transform the traditional fashion model, emphasizing sustainability while maintaining a commitment to quality and style.

TemperPack is a company focused on providing sustainable packaging solutions aimed at addressing the challenges of packaging in various industries, particularly in perishable food and life sciences. Established in 2015, the company specializes in custom insulation products designed to replace single-use plastics. TemperPack has developed a proprietary material that is both curbside recyclable and safe for food applications, allowing organizations to minimize their environmental impact while managing global supply chains effectively. As a pioneer in the insulated packaging sector, TemperPack has created the first fully curbside recyclable insulated shipping solution, reinforcing its commitment to environmentally friendly practices.

HomeBioGas offers the most advanced, compact and cost-effective anaerobic digesters that convert kitchen waste and animal manure into cooking gas and liquid fertilizer, while maintaining highest safety and health standards.

Natural Machines specializes in innovative 3D printing solutions aimed at personalizing products in the food, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company offers B2B2C solutions that allow for product creation at the point of consumption, catering to individual needs and preferences. Their flagship product, Foodini, is a 3D food printer that utilizes real ingredients to create customized meals. In 2021, Natural Machines expanded into personal care by partnering with BASF to develop tailored face masks, which are designed based on individual facial scans. In 2022, they further ventured into pharmaceuticals by collaborating with CurifyLabs to produce personalized drug treatments. The company's mission emphasizes sustainability and reducing waste, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals for responsible consumption and production. Through their technology, Natural Machines aims to enhance the quality of products while promoting healthier lifestyles.

Business model focused as distribution channel of basic need products in bulk. Revolving around retail sale through dispenser machines in returnable packaging, reducing prices, responding to the problem of lack of liquidity in low-income families that cannot buy higher volume formats, combating poverty tax, further reducing the environmental packaging impact. Algramo aims to establish a wholesale relationship with manufacturers of consumer products such as detergents, rice and oil, among others, in order to buy the products in bulk, not packaged-saving packaging costs significantly without lowering the quality of the product . Thus, bulk suppliers distribute products in stores in large quantities, also reducing logistics costs.