Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Skaldyr upcycles seafood waste into ingredients for food, animal feed, and fertilizer.

Cobric Chemicals specializes in the commercialization and demonstration of clean-tech solutions, particularly in the waste recycling sector. The company collaborates with established waste management firms to enhance its market presence and minimize risks, thereby facilitating quicker profitability. Cobric has developed a proprietary high-temperature metal recovery process that efficiently extracts zinc from secondary sources. This innovative technology allows clients to implement and showcase clean-tech solutions while also licensing these technologies to specific users and markets. Through these efforts, Cobric Chemicals aims to advance sustainable practices in the recycling industry.

Red Leaf's process is an environmentally conscious pulping method that will revolutionize the paper industry. Pulp generated from non-wood fibres has physical characteristics that are comparable to hardwood and superior to recycled fibre.

Polystyvert Inc. provides innovative recycling services specifically for polystyrene, enabling the collection and processing of this material to restore it to its original form. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Anjou, Canada, the company focuses on delivering high-quality recycled polystyrene that matches the quality of new materials. Polystyvert's technology simplifies the recycling process, addressing environmental concerns associated with polystyrene waste.

RainStick is a company that has developed a WiFi-enabled shower system designed to significantly reduce water and energy consumption while maintaining a luxurious shower experience. Their innovative product recirculates and filters water, allowing users to save up to 80% in both water and energy usage. Additionally, the shower system includes features that track real-time water and energy savings, providing users with insights into their consumption patterns. By focusing on sustainability and advanced shower technology, RainStick aims to transform traditional showering practices into an eco-friendly experience.

Axine Water Technologies is a Vancouver-based developer of wastewater treatment technologies and solutions established by founder and Chief Engineer, Colleen Legzdins. They’re specifically focused on overcoming the complex, expensive, and often ineffective nature of today’s incumbent wastewater systems by developing low-cost, energy-efficient solutions for treating dissolved organic pollutants such as phenols, aromatics, acids, dyes, PHPs, dioxins, and pharmaceuticals that enable industrial and municipal customers to reduce costs and improve performance of their wastewater treatment. Their solutions are based on a proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology that treats high concentrations (up to 5000 mg/L COD) of toxic organics, biodegradable organics, ammonia, pathogens, and some inorganics in a single step without chemicals and without producing sludge.

EcoPackers Inc. is a Toronto-based company established in 2018 that specializes in the production and sale of biodegradable packaging materials. The company focuses on creating eco-resins derived from plants, offering a 100% biodegradable alternative to traditional plastic inputs. These eco-resins enable plastic manufacturers globally to develop innovative, non-toxic, and compostable single-use packaging solutions. Through its commitment to sustainability, EcoPackers aims to reduce the environmental impact of plastic packaging.

RecycleSmart operates the largest container sensor system in Canada, delivering real-time intelligence, improving hauling efficiencies (and savings) and driving waste diversion results (more savings).

Pyrowave Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in advanced recycling technology solutions, utilizing microwave-based chemical processes to convert post-consumer and post-industrial plastics into high-value liquid products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakville, the company employs a patented high-power microwave catalytic depolymerization technology, which restores plastics to their molecular state, indistinguishable from virgin materials. This innovative approach facilitates the infinite recycling of plastics, addressing the growing need for sustainable waste management. Pyrowave serves a diverse clientele, including municipal clients, private recyclers, and generators, by leasing its recycling machines and providing the resultant products from its processing operations.

Anaergia Inc. is a global leader in sustainable solutions for generating renewable energy and converting waste into valuable resources. The company specializes in anaerobic digestion technologies that produce clean energy, fertilizers, and recycled water from organic waste streams. Additionally, Anaergia provides municipal wastewater solutions, including renewable energy production, co-digestion, biosolids management, and advanced membrane filtration. Its municipal solid waste services focus on waste diversion and applications for renewable energy and natural gas. The company also offers agri-food solutions that encompass renewable energy, nutrient management, and water reuse. Anaergia's proprietary technologies and services are employed in over 1,600 operational renewable energy projects worldwide, serving clients in the municipal, industrial, commercial, and agricultural sectors. Headquartered in Burlington, Canada, Anaergia operates through various subsidiaries and has a global presence in North America, Europe, and Asia.

C2CNT specializes in carbon dioxide conversion technology aimed at mitigating climate change. The company focuses on capturing carbon dioxide emissions from thermal power generation and various industrial processes, transforming this greenhouse gas into valuable carbon nanotubes. Through its innovative approach, C2CNT produces sustainable and high-quality carbon nanotubes from recycled carbon dioxide, contributing to environmental sustainability and enabling a reduction in the impacts of global warming. In addition to manufacturing these products, C2CNT also licenses its carbon capture technology, positioning itself as a key player in the effort to combat climate change.

EnerPure is a cleantech energy company focused on recycling waste petroleum into a clean source of fuel and energy. The company has developed advanced technology that processes waste oil through several stages, including pre-treatment, preparation of feedstock, and refining via distillation and filtration to produce diesel fuel. This innovative approach not only helps clients minimize the environmental impact associated with waste oil but also contributes to local employment opportunities. By transforming waste petroleum into usable energy, EnerPure plays a significant role in promoting sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Kruger Inc. operates across various traditional industry sectors, including pulp and paper, forest products, and containerboard and packaging. The company is committed to transforming renewable resources into sustainable products essential for everyday life. Its extensive product range includes publication papers, tissue products, specialty papers, and corrugated packaging, all made from recycled fibers. Additionally, Kruger is a significant player in renewable energy and the production of wines and spirits. By focusing on eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions, Kruger Inc. supports the pulp and paper, containerboard, and packaging industries while promoting sustainability and innovation.

Genecis is an early-stage organic waste processing startup that uses biotechnology to convert waste into biodegradeable plastics and other high value materials. Genecis is headquartered in Scarborough, Canada.

Waste Robotics designs and delivers intelligent recycling robots to replace the increasingly expensive and rare 90,000 human pickers in North American recycling centres. By combining sophisticated computer vision, artificial intelligence software and state-of-the-art robotic technologies, Waste Robotics offers Its clients adaptable robotic solutions for all waste sectors. Waste Robotics is in the business of revolutionizing the waste recycling industry.

Lithion is a company focused on the environmentally responsible and economically viable management of lithium-ion batteries. It offers a recycling platform that employs a combination of hydro- and electrometallurgy-based extraction processes. This innovative approach results in a low-carbon recycling method that generates zero effluent, making it a sustainable option for clients and government entities looking to recycle batteries. Lithion aims to facilitate the efficient recovery of valuable materials from used batteries while minimizing environmental impact.

Li-Cycle is a clean technology company specializing in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2016 and based in Mississauga, Canada, the company employs an innovative process known as Li-Cycle Technology™ to recover 80 to 100% of materials from end-of-life batteries. This closed-loop resource recovery system not only ensures the safe and sustainable processing of battery waste but also addresses the increasing demand for critical materials essential for battery production. In addition to recycling, Li-Cycle provides various services, including logistics management and destruction, aimed at creating environmentally responsible solutions for battery disposal and resource recovery.

Polystyvert Inc. provides innovative recycling services specifically for polystyrene, enabling the collection and processing of this material to restore it to its original form. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Anjou, Canada, the company focuses on delivering high-quality recycled polystyrene that matches the quality of new materials. Polystyvert's technology simplifies the recycling process, addressing environmental concerns associated with polystyrene waste.

New Rubber Technologies (NRT) specializes in the devulcanization and reformulation of rubber materials, focusing on the reuse of waste rubbers and plastics. The company primarily utilizes end-of-life tires and other rubber waste streams as feedstocks to produce devulcanized rubber particulates. This innovative approach allows businesses to access new rubber materials derived from waste, thereby reducing costs and promoting sustainability in the rubber industry. NRT's unique processes provide valuable solutions for companies seeking to enhance their material offerings while addressing environmental concerns associated with rubber waste.

Based in Brantford, Ontario, GreenMantra™ Technologies utilizes a proprietary thermo-catalytic system and patented process to cost-effectively convert and "up-cycle" waste plastics, including hard-to-recycle materials such as grocery bags and film, into high-value waxes and other specialty chemicals. These materials have a broad range of applications in the coatings, plastics processing, adhesives, roofing and paving industries.

Developer of waste-transformation technology intended to transform municipal solid waste back into raw materials. The company's technology offers to transform solid waste streams into high-value fuels and recyclable materials and minimize the cost of dealing with these streams, enabling clients to eliminate the need for landfills and take care of the environment around them.

Axine Water Technologies is a Vancouver-based developer of wastewater treatment technologies and solutions established by founder and Chief Engineer, Colleen Legzdins. They’re specifically focused on overcoming the complex, expensive, and often ineffective nature of today’s incumbent wastewater systems by developing low-cost, energy-efficient solutions for treating dissolved organic pollutants such as phenols, aromatics, acids, dyes, PHPs, dioxins, and pharmaceuticals that enable industrial and municipal customers to reduce costs and improve performance of their wastewater treatment. Their solutions are based on a proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology that treats high concentrations (up to 5000 mg/L COD) of toxic organics, biodegradable organics, ammonia, pathogens, and some inorganics in a single step without chemicals and without producing sludge.

Polystyvert Inc. provides innovative recycling services specifically for polystyrene, enabling the collection and processing of this material to restore it to its original form. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Anjou, Canada, the company focuses on delivering high-quality recycled polystyrene that matches the quality of new materials. Polystyvert's technology simplifies the recycling process, addressing environmental concerns associated with polystyrene waste.

Pyrowave Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in advanced recycling technology solutions, utilizing microwave-based chemical processes to convert post-consumer and post-industrial plastics into high-value liquid products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakville, the company employs a patented high-power microwave catalytic depolymerization technology, which restores plastics to their molecular state, indistinguishable from virgin materials. This innovative approach facilitates the infinite recycling of plastics, addressing the growing need for sustainable waste management. Pyrowave serves a diverse clientele, including municipal clients, private recyclers, and generators, by leasing its recycling machines and providing the resultant products from its processing operations.

Enerkem Inc., a development stage company, focuses on the development and production of renewable biofuels and chemicals from waste. The company primarily focuses on the commercial production of cellulosic ethanol. Its proprietary thermochemical process converts waste into biofuels and chemicals. The company has a strategic partnership with NOVA Chemicals Corporation. The company is based in Montreal, Canada.

CarbonCure Technologies Inc. provides technology to existing concrete plants that allows producers to sequester carbon dioxide into their concrete products. Its technology recycles waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make concrete products. The company source waste CO2 from industrial emitters, and is added to the concrete during production, where it is chemically converted into a limestone-like mineral. The company was formerly known as Carbon Sense Solutions Inc. and changed its name to CarbonCure Technologies Inc. in January 2011. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Dartmouth, Canada.

Entropex, Inc. is a privately owned Canadian company that specializes in reprocessing post-industrial and post-consumer plastics. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Sarnia, Ontario, the company focuses on developing market-specific recycled polyethylene and polypropylene for diverse consumer and industrial applications. Its operations are supported by a 180,000 square foot plastic recovery facility and warehouse complex, positioning Entropex as a leader in the recycling industry in Canada.

Nexterra develops, manufactures and delivers advanced gasification systems that enable customers to self-generate clean, low cost heat and power at industrial and institutional facilities using waste fuels. In an era of higher energy prices, this means dramatically lower costs, higher operating margins and less reliance on fossil fuels and grid-purchased electricity. Furthermore, by using renewable biomass fuels such as wood waste, customers can dramatically reduce their carbon footprint.