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PackBenefit is a European company that specializes in high-performance fiber-based food packaging. It designs and manufactures recyclable and compostable cellulose trays, catering to the commercial food industry, including fresh food and food-to-go markets. The company offers a variety of products, such as trays, films, and sealers, all produced using its patented thermoforming-coating production process. By focusing on ecological packaging solutions, PackBenefit provides clients with viable alternatives to traditional plastic packaging, promoting sustainability in the food sector.

Aerosint specializes in innovative 3D printing technology, focusing on a unique selective powder recoating process. This technology utilizes patterning drums to deposit fine powder voxels in a line-by-line manner, creating a powder layer composed of multiple materials ready for sintering. By enabling multimaterial 3D printing, Aerosint allows for the successive sintering of different powders within each layer, facilitating the production of complex parts without generating waste. Their approach to polymer powder bed printing is designed to be cost-effective while maintaining high performance, making it particularly suitable for high-performance polymers. This zero-waste process not only enhances efficiency but also reduces costs for clients seeking advanced 3D printing solutions.

Carbon 8 Systems provides solutions for the treatment of industrial waste. The company uses carbon dioxide to turn industrial waste into materials for re-use, especially for the construction industry, or for cheaper disposal. This delivers a unique combination of benefits, including faster waste treatment times, diversion of hazardous waste from landfill, helping to prevent carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere and decreases the use of precious carbon-based natural resources.

AYALA Water & Ecology is a company of sustainability experts, specializing in the creation of long lasting ecological systems using natural elements to cure man-made environmental problems. They offers a thorough set of sustainable planning and practical tools that address and solve aspects of purification, recycling and conservation of water, soils and air. Their focus is on a holistic planning approach using natural elements as much as possible, reducing dependence on human maintenance and non-renewable energy.

Continued is a platform designed to promote circular fashion by enabling brands to facilitate the take-back and resale of products multiple times. The company aims to drive systemic change within the fashion industry by recirculating clothing, offering a comprehensive solution that includes logistics, software, and a full-service resale application. Continued addresses the complexities associated with the resale process, allowing fashion brands to effectively manage the take-back, rental, and resale of their products. By doing so, Continued supports brands in exploring new business opportunities within the circular economy while enhancing their current operational strategies.

Wimao is passionate about ecological composites. Their operations are based on patented technology. They work to promote a circular economy and to find new ways of utilizing recycled raw materials and industrial side streams. Their company was established in 2016 to commercialize the patented production technology. In 2018, after careful product and process development, their first production plant became operational in the Kukkuroinmäki area in Lappeenranta, where they also work in close collaboration with (waste management company) Etelä-Karjalan Jätehuolto Oy.

Ecomet Refining engaged in recovery and the refining of precious metals content in industrial and goldsmith waste. For achieve the highest levels of competitiveness, we have recently improved our company with a unique ecological technology in Italy. The acronym Ecomet means, in fact, “Ecology Metals” and wants to underline the company’s determination in research of ecological and economically sustainable industrial processes to extract precious metals from waste in general.

MDF Recovery Ltd, established in 2009 and based in Beaumaris, United Kingdom, operates a recycling facility focused on recovering wood fibers from waste medium-density fibreboard (MDF). MDF is an engineered wood product made from refined wood fibers mixed with resin and wax, commonly used in furniture production and construction. The company's innovative processing technology efficiently extracts usable wood fibers from discarded MDF, off-cuts, and other waste materials. This approach not only helps in generating a new source of secondary material for the wood fiber industry but also enhances resource efficiency within the supply chain. By facilitating the recycling of MDF, MDF Recovery Ltd contributes to sustainable practices in the wood products sector.

UBQ Materials specializes in converting mixed household waste into a sustainable composite material that serves as a substitute for oil-based plastics. By employing innovative technology, the company transforms heterogeneous waste into a consistent thermoplastic material, enabling manufacturers to adopt a more sustainable approach to production. This process not only diverts waste from landfills but also significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Through its product, UBQ™ , the company supports corporate clients in minimizing their reliance on finite natural resources and aids in lowering their overall carbon footprint.

Saperatec, founded in December 2010, is based in Bielefeld, where it operates comprehensive production facilities focused on the separation of bonded and coated materials. The company specializes in recycling technology that enables the processing of multi-layer materials into secondary raw materials. Utilizing both physical and chemical principles, Saperatec's innovative technology enhances the conversion of waste into recyclable materials, providing valuable recycling alternatives for various products. Additionally, the facility includes a laboratory dedicated to exploring and developing new technologies, further advancing the company's capabilities in the recycling sector.

BAT’IPAC is a French company whose vision is to create a construction business good for economy, ecology and society. Their core and innovative product, the IPAC, satisfies precisely the core values of their company. IPAC is a lightweight construction material made of recycled corrugated cardboard sheets presenting exceptional thermal, acoustic and structural properties allowing it to be used for wall/floor/roof construction and insulation.

Tracegrow is a Finnish cleantech company operating in the circular economy. They are the only company in the world that has developed an innovative technology to extract, purify and reuse the vital trace elements Zinc and Manganese from alkaline batteries and circulate them safely back to the nature as the world’s most ecological Zinc and Manganese-based micronutrient products for farming. They strive to minimize the exploitation of their planet’s limited resources by reusing them wisely. Their clean technology innovation provides a solution to two global challenges: the ecological reuse of the trace elements in alkaline batteries and nourishing farmland suffering from micronutrient deficiency.

Xzero is a Swedish company that has spent 20 years in R&D for a new technology for process water in the micro- and nanoelectronics industries. The basic idea is to recycle the water from waste water into Ultrapure Water. The most recent challenge has been to remove nanoparticles in order to make sure these are not spread in the environment and not enter the Ultrapure Water used in cleaning of the nanoelectronics. Third party tests done by The Royal Institute of Technology and Swedish Environmental Research Institute (Sweden), Clarkson University (US), Manta Inc(US) and Anton Paar (Austria) have confirmed that Xzero technology is more efficient than existing technologies in removing nanoparticles from water. In January 2015, Xzero started to industrialize the technology in co-operation with researchers at the Royal Institute of technology in Stockholm, Sweden and at the leading European organization for microelectronics development – imec in Leuven, Belgium. Testing of the first full scale prototype of the industrialized equipment commenced in August 2016 and final industrialized equipment is slotted to be delivered to imec during the first half of 2019. In order to complement the researchers already working on the project, Xzero is recruiting experienced and professional engineers for the industrialization work and experienced sales people for tha marketing. In the commercialization phaseXzero will continue working with imec. Imec has offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, Taiwan, USA, China, India and Japan and a staff of about 2,400 people including several hundred of industrial residents from leading international nanoelectronics companies. Through imec we will be able to reach the largest part of Xzero’s future customers.

Candam is focused on creating innovative technology for the waste management sector, particularly in Europe. The company has developed a patented Smart Ring technology that utilizes acoustic techniques and artificial intelligence algorithms to identify various types of packaging materials in real time. This system aims to enhance waste collection processes, increase recycling rates, and support the circular economy by providing efficient waste management solutions. By implementing its technological platform, Candam seeks to address challenges associated with waste production and improve access to waste management systems, particularly in urban areas dealing with specific waste categories such as pharmaceuticals.

Act&Sorb is a self-sustaining recycling services designed to produce valuable resources from non-recyclable wastes. It is the first company to have developed a sustainable and value-adding process for re-cycling MDF. Using a pyrolysis technology, MDF waste is converted into high value activated carbon that helps provide our planet with clean air, clean water and clean soil. Act&Sorb’s mission is to develop the greenest commercial recycling solutions for hard to recycle or non-recyclable waste streams such as MDF. As pollutants in our water, air and soil are impacting the planet, we’ve created a process that converts MDF into a high value material that helps make our world cleaner. A process that turns one industry’s waste into the other’s raw material. Act&Sorb was established in 2016 and is based in Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium.

APR2 was founded in 2002, its core business is the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) collection and recycling. Faced with large volumes of plastic monitors, printers, computers, etc.), for a long time there was no solution to process this plastic considered end waste and intended for the burial or incineration. APR2 was not satisfied with the negative environmental impact of this situation and decided to massively in R&D in order to develop industrial sorting and recycling solutions.

VisBlue is a private company focused on the production and development of vanadium-based redox flow battery systems. Their technology allows for the independent scaling of electrical power and storage capacity, making it suitable for residential homes and small to medium-sized enterprises. VisBlue aims to enhance the utilization of solar and renewable energy systems by providing solutions that enable effective energy storage. The company's batteries are designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating recyclable materials that facilitate responsible end-of-life disposal. With expertise in battery development, power electronics, and market adaptation, VisBlue is committed to meeting the energy storage needs of housing associations, self-governing institutions, and municipalities.

reNEW Technologies is an enterprise that has developed a patented biothermal 2-step process to ferment and extract volatile fatty acids (VFA) and nutrients (NPK) from biosolids. The extracted VFA forms the base for an acetic acid (vinegar) cleaning agent, while the NPK forms a humic acid rich liquid fertilizer. Besides recovering useable products, the process also reduces the volume of the processed biosolids by almost 50%. Incubated within UTB Envirotec, an engineering firm with over 30 years’ global experience in wastewater and biosolids treatment, reNEW Technologies was spun-off in 2015 to commercialize this unique technology. It is a privately held company and is co-located in UK and Hungary.

UTB Envirotec Zrt is a clean technology company that provides consulting, engineering, contracting and operations services to its municipal and industrial clients. It provides solutions that allow our clients to reduce, recover, renew and recycle their wastewater and organic solids to clean water, renewable energy and nutrients.

GreenSpense Ltd. is an innovative company based in Haifa, Israel, dedicated to developing dual-compartment packaging components for propellant-free aerosols. Founded in 2011, the company has created a unique dispensing technology that eliminates the need for pressurized gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), allowing for the use of recyclable materials such as plastic and cardboard. This eco-friendly solution provides businesses across various sectors, including personal care, home care, healthcare, food, and technical industries, with customizable packaging that supports smooth and continuous dispensing. After extensive research and development, GreenSpense successfully launched its technology in 2017, enabling the production of aerosol cans with a lower carbon footprint and facilitating easy integration into existing filling lines. The company was established by experienced entrepreneurs and is supported by a consortium of private and venture capital investors.

Environmental Technology Evolution is focused on generating and licencing proprietary technology through novel R&D in the field of plastics recycling. The company aims to continue to lead the industry by developing and commercializing a much improved version of their already multi-award winning Ecosheet (the previous generation of proposed product). Ecosheet-PRO will meet the construction industry’s need for an environmentally friendly alternative to plywood. The ability to be recycled at end of life makes Ecosheet-PRO unique. Ecosheet was formed in January 2007 with the express purpose of manufacturing industrial products from recovered waste plastics.

Garbo is a company which operates primarily in the photovoltaic industry. Its mission is focused on regenerating the secondary raw materials to be used in the production of silicon-based solar cells. Garbo salvages precious materials which are lost during the cutting of silicon wafers and turns them into photovoltaic cells for solar panels. The recycling technologies and processes developed by Garbo are the result of considerable and constant investment in research development which have allowed us to be consistently one step ahead of its competitors and leaders in innovation. The regeneration of high added value raw materials means above all that the concept of sustainable development becomes a day-by-day reality. By extending the product lifecycle, the consumption of raw materials is reduced and less waste is produced.

Composite Recycling has developed a commercially viable process for recycling whole tyres. The process uses molten zinc at 450 °C to recover pyrolysis oil and carbon black and steel in a sink-float separation. Their tyre recycling process significantly reduces the capital and operating costs of an industrial scale plant compared to the traditionally used rotary kiln processes, which are uneconomical as the tyres need to be shredded prior to processing. Moreover it takes less than 30 minutes to degrade a whole tyre.

Monolithos manufactures and recycles automotive catalysts and diesel particulate filters (DPFs). MONOLITHOS has a fifteen year experience in gathering and pre-processing of spent catalytic converters. Nowadays, MONOLITHOS possesses a cost-effective logistics optimized collection network covering the whole Greek territory, islands included. For the purposes of pre-processing the automotive spent catalytic converters, after their storing and sorting (ceramic - metallic), MONOLITHOS acquired a de-canning facility with capability of treating 40.000 converters per year. MONOLITHOS also manufactures new Direct-fit Automotive Catalysts for all vehicle makes and models for the Aftermarket. The Direct-fit catalytic converters use either ceramic honeycomb or high flow metallic substrate and are available with 2 years or 80.000 warranty and EU homologation.

Urban Gold specializes in metallurgy and the recycling industry with the background of established and international high-tech companies. The company's focus is on technological innovation and economic conditions. Urban Gold partners with established and globally operating companies in the field of engineering and plant construction

Giunko is an IT startup specialized in the development of cloud-based solutions addressed to the mobile and web world. Field of action: smartcity platform for circular economy and recycling. We design and develop complex architectures and distributed systems based on cutting-edge technologies aimed at process innovation and the quality of the user experience. We aggregate, process, and process large amounts of data to best enhance them in competitive scenarios.

Ecoplen Sustainable Innovations is the first company in the world to use no less than 70% of post-consumer recycled polyethylene for the manufacture of plastic tanks of 5, 10, 20 and 25 liters. It can count on the exclusive use of RILENE ®, a resin obtained from a meticulous selection of plastic waste thanks to an innovative processing system and an unprecedented recipe serving the Green Economy. RILENE ®, obtained through the transformation of post-consumer plastics waste, thus guarantees environmental sustainability and the creation of quality plastic products (jerry cans, containers, bottles, packaging, etc) with respect for the environment and of nature. The use of German technology in the blowing of plastic materials and the adoption of the multilayer technique confer to the obtained tanks, new mechanical and aesthetic capabilities compared to the traditional cans manufactured in monolayer and with conventional material. Moreover, the plastic cans have obtained the ADR homologation from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructures, for the transport of dangerous goods. A great result for innovation and sustainability in the field of plastic production. Eco-sustainability, mechanical performance, and aesthetic appeal make Ecoplen cans a unique and unrepeatable company in the production of high-density polyethylene materials.

Leitner Technologies s.r.o is company that has many years experience in manufacturing and reconstructing of many industrial objects in the chemical and food industry as well as in constructions of industrial and logistics parks, including development of plastic to oil recycling technologies. Its owner Peter Leitner founded the company Leitner Technologies s.r.o in 2003. Steel constructions were the top of its most popular works. Henkel Slovakia s.r.o and Palma-Tumys a.s used to be one of the mayor customers for Leitner Technologies. In the past the company’s management enhance its focus also on international markets. For example our partners, in European Union are Dematic KG&Co., Company PORR Gmbh Oesterreich and Henkel CEE Wien. In Poland there are companies Cargill and Piecbud. And in Ukraine we were working with companies TOV FCA Ukraine and Henkel Kiev. Currently the main company’s focus is recycling of plastic waste into plastic oil. Company has discontinued all other operations and focused primarily on this project. Company has many years experience with technologies all around the world for recycling of plastics.

Eco ice is supplying cost-effective and environmentally friendly refrigeration solutions for a variety of cooling applications. In addition to the use of waste heat for cooling through the innovative absorption refrigerator (AKM), Eco also exploits the available LNG temperature level by "recycling the coldness" at -40 to -50 ° C (regasification). In addition to savings in electricity costs, the use of the future-oriented solutions from Eco ice also achieves a drastic reduction in CO2 emissions, making large amounts of the coldness contained in the LNG useful. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Borna, Sachsen.

Advanced Sports Installations is a Europe based company specializing in the installation of sports surfaces and equipment. The company has over 25 years of experience in the industry and are well known for our high quality work throughout Europe. ARENA Concept is the first, on-site recycling solution, that enables used artificial turf to be reused in an economically sustainable way. It covers the whole recycling process from the removal of used artificial turf with special machinery to reuse materials based on each client’s requirements. Materials can be separated, purified, dried, recycled and reused, and finally we can install new turf if required. ARENA enables 100% of materials to be reused in new sports fields or as recycled raw materials in other industries (plastic production etc).

UTB Envirotec Zrt is a clean technology company that provides consulting, engineering, contracting and operations services to its municipal and industrial clients. It provides solutions that allow our clients to reduce, recover, renew and recycle their wastewater and organic solids to clean water, renewable energy and nutrients.

Susteen Technologies produces syngas, bio-oil, and biochar from waste biomass for power, heat, fuel, fertilizer, and synthesis applications. It processes fermentation residues, agricultural/forestry residues, industrial biomass residues, and municipal organic wastes through its thermo-catalytic reforming technology, including thermal drying and decomposition, catalytic reforming, and product treatment.

ifoodbag keeps food cold, fresh and tasty in a revolutionary way. The secret? A smart paper composite material that locks in cold and makes it reusable, recyclable, and sustainable. Keeping things cold is one of humanity’s biggest and most invisible challenges. Everyday food is turned to waste by high temperature and energy is lost on expensive cooling methods. The world needs a simpler and more sustainable way to keep things cold.

IRIS develops plasma technology applications to liquid and solid waste treatment. IRIS patent pending solutions improve technical and economic efficiency of small scale - on site treatments enabling no waste or zero carbon footprint processes. The company also develops smart self adaptive solutions for the efficient exploitation of laser processes: cutting, welding, direct metal deposition. The focus is on process set up, characterization and validation vs. performance target and green labeling. Additionally, it supports partner companies in developing applications based on the use of laser and plasma technologies through all project phases: idea definition, fund raising, benchmark, R&D programs, engineering, partners search, exploitation of research results. IRIS specializes in process definition and characterization against performance indicators on production time reduction, cost savings and energy & resource efficiency of next generation Additive Manufacturing machines.

Air Clean is a specialized company in environmental rehabilitation of air, water, and waste treatment. With its thirty-years experience, Air Clean operates worldwide in the area of complete air treatment plants installations.

Loowatt is a company that specializes in waterless flush toilets and innovative sanitation solutions aimed at enhancing public health and environmental sustainability. Its patented technology offers a high-quality, waterless flushing system that effectively contains odor and minimizes disease transmission without relying on limited water resources. Loowatt's toilets are designed for various settings, including homes and temporary installations, and utilize a self-contained waste collection system. This system processes human waste in an anaerobic digester to produce biogas and fertilizer, making it particularly beneficial in water-scarce and rural areas. The company promotes a closed-loop sanitation model, ensuring hygienic waste transport to treatment facilities and facilitating resource recovery. By collaborating with local partners, Loowatt aims to deliver effective sanitation solutions that align with the Sustainable Development Goals and improve the overall well-being of communities.

CADEL DEINKING is a technological development company created with the aim of implementing plastic recyclers and converting companies in an innovative plastic recycling process, through which it is possible to eliminate printed ink on plastic surfaces. The technology, developed by CADEL DEINKING , allows for the first time to eliminate the ink from the plastic before its recycling to obtain a product with a quality very similar to virgin plastic. This allows to use it in the same applications as a new material. It is a unique technology in the world, whose patent has been extended to more than 20 countries. CADEL DEINKING has a demonstration plant in San Vicente del Raspeig (Alicante) that allows to carry out all the steps of the process on an industrial scale. CADEL DEINKING demonstrates in its facilities the feasibility of the process technique before the companies interested in arranging the technology, mainly large film printers and recyclers. The tests carried out at the CADEL DEINKING deinking plant with the client material are a key step before licensing the technology and developing the engineering at the client's facilities. The companies that choose to install a de-inking plant in their facilities will increase their competitiveness, since they will offer their customers a recycled material of very high quality. CADEL DEINKING shares the efforts of industries to improve the quality of products with increasingly sustainable processes and methods.

Greene Waste to Energy SL specializes in recycling both industrial and non-industrial waste, including solid waste, plastic, and non-biodegradable materials. Established in 2011 and located in Alicante, Spain, the company focuses on developing innovative gasification technology for energy recovery from biomass and organic waste. Greene Waste to Energy SL designs, manufactures, installs, and commissions gasification plants, generating renewable energy in the form of electricity and heat. Additionally, the company offers gasification services for various materials, such as sludge, biomass, solid waste, and used tires, while also producing valuable byproducts like biomass, methanol, and hydrocarbons.

Hydroline Oy, founded in 1960 and based in Siilinjärvi, Finland, specializes in designing and manufacturing hydraulic cylinders. The company offers a range of products equipped with automated and customized features, including advanced coating technology, common rail hydraulics, and integrated control systems. Hydroline's product portfolio caters to various sectors such as automotive manufacturing, mining, agriculture, construction, forestry, recycling, and energy, providing solutions for both operators and manufacturers. Additionally, Hydroline offers a comprehensive suite of services, including research and development, remanufacturing of hydraulic cylinders, maintenance solutions, and training for operators. Their focus on heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders and life cycle services positions them as a reliable partner for clients requiring robust solutions for mobile machinery and equipment.

Advanced Sports Installations is a Europe based company specializing in the installation of sports surfaces and equipment. The company has over 25 years of experience in the industry and are well known for our high quality work throughout Europe. ARENA Concept is the first, on-site recycling solution, that enables used artificial turf to be reused in an economically sustainable way. It covers the whole recycling process from the removal of used artificial turf with special machinery to reuse materials based on each client’s requirements. Materials can be separated, purified, dried, recycled and reused, and finally we can install new turf if required. ARENA enables 100% of materials to be reused in new sports fields or as recycled raw materials in other industries (plastic production etc).

Virtus Projects Limited (also known as Blockwalls) supplies "Concrete Lego Blocks" in UK. The company pride itself as being the number one choice of SMEs and corporations for innovative ideas and exceptional customer service. Our interlocking concrete Lego Blocks can be used to form aggregate segregation bays for waste separation or for recycling waste in transfer depots. They can also be used in civil engineering projects such as, retaining walls, temporary works, piling mats, permanent formwork, flood or sea defences. They have many more interesting applications and have been deployed to solve problems on large projects such as the Crossrail. Blockwall’s products are not only manufactured in different sizes but also specifically designed to cater to a variety of applications. Our team of experts establish the needs of the market and have designed high strength concrete to be used for the blocks.

ZenRobotics, established in 2007 in Finland, is a company focused on innovative robotic recycling technology. Its flagship product, the ZenRobotics Recycler, is recognized as the world's first robotic waste sorting system, designed to enhance the efficiency of waste separation. Utilizing artificial intelligence, this system accurately identifies and sorts various materials from diverse waste streams, including light packaging, construction and demolition debris, and metals. In addition to the robotic sorting capabilities, ZenRobotics also provides digitalization and data services, enabling recycling centers to optimize their processes, reduce costs, and minimize manual labor. Through its advanced technology, ZenRobotics aims to transform the recycling industry and contribute to more sustainable waste management practices.

Recycling Technologies Limited, founded in 2011 and based in Swindon, United Kingdom, specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative recycling systems for plastic waste. The company's flagship product, the RT7000, is a compact, modular machine designed to convert mixed plastic waste into Plaxx®, a low-sulphur hydrocarbon that serves as a valuable chemical feedstock for new plastic production. This technology can be integrated into existing waste management facilities, enhancing their recycling capabilities and providing an alternative to traditional disposal methods such as landfilling and incineration. Recycling Technologies aims to support clients in their efforts to promote sustainability and create a circular economy for plastics by transforming waste into a resource.

ECOALF is an SME that design and market high quality textile products and accessories made of recycled materials. The brand offers a conscious alternative with no compromise. Perhaps most importantly, it provides a practical demonstration that there is absolutely no need to continue depleting the Earth’s natural resources for the sake of production. ECOALF was created by Javier Goyeneche in 2012.

Composite Recycling has developed a commercially viable process for recycling whole tyres. The process uses molten zinc at 450 °C to recover pyrolysis oil and carbon black and steel in a sink-float separation. Their tyre recycling process significantly reduces the capital and operating costs of an industrial scale plant compared to the traditionally used rotary kiln processes, which are uneconomical as the tyres need to be shredded prior to processing. Moreover it takes less than 30 minutes to degrade a whole tyre.

Environmental Technology Evolution is focused on generating and licencing proprietary technology through novel R&D in the field of plastics recycling. The company aims to continue to lead the industry by developing and commercializing a much improved version of their already multi-award winning Ecosheet (the previous generation of proposed product). Ecosheet-PRO will meet the construction industry’s need for an environmentally friendly alternative to plywood. The ability to be recycled at end of life makes Ecosheet-PRO unique. Ecosheet was formed in January 2007 with the express purpose of manufacturing industrial products from recovered waste plastics.

RePack is a company based in Helsinki, Finland, that specializes in manufacturing reusable and recyclable packaging solutions for online retailers and shoppers. Founded in 2013, RePack offers durable packaging bags made from materials such as polypropylene, polyethylene, and cardboard, which can be conveniently returned for recycling. The innovative system encourages customers to participate in sustainability efforts by rewarding them with vouchers for future purchases when they return the packaging. This model not only enhances the customer experience but also aims to reduce waste and carbon emissions. RePack's packaging is designed to be folded into a letter-sized format for easy return via local postal systems, making it a practical option for eCommerce businesses looking to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.

Ductor is a Finnish biotechnology company specializing in the sustainable production of ammonia and phosphates from recycled materials. The company has developed proprietary technology that can be integrated into various applications, including algae farming, to provide essential nutrients and renewable energy. Ductor aims to address critical challenges such as climate change, increasing food demand, and waste accumulation by offering organic fertilizers and renewable energy derived from biogas. The company has recently achieved a strategic milestone by commencing industrial-scale production, with its first implementation set to enhance the economics of existing biogas production facilities. This innovative approach supports farmers and food producers in maintaining healthy soils and adopting ecological farming practices.

John Pointon & Sons provides waste disposal, recycling and environmental solutions for animal by products and food waste. John Pointon started the business in the transportation of butchers waste with one vehicle in 1958. The core business remained the collection and transportation of Animal By-Products until 1977, when the Pointon family expanded into processing, with the acquisition of a small rendering plant in Staffordshire. Its waste disposal solutions offer food companies a sensible and sustainable answer to landfill and thus assist in reducing their own carbon footprint at the same time.

Prefarails is a produces embedded rail systems, where rails are isolated with a complete packing made of recycled carand truck tyres. From its engineering & production site South-east of Brussels, Prefarails constantly develops and improves technologies since 1998.

James Robinson Fibres is an independent manufacturer, stockholder, and supplier of manmade staple fibres and recycled textile wastes.

Magpie Polymers provides an innovative and patented filtration technology for the selective removal of transition metals. Ecole Polytechnique, Magpie Polymers produces proprietary filtration technology with extreme selectivity in difficult to treat waste or process water. Magpie resins essentially capture precious metals that would otherwise be lost in waste water, providing the customer with an immediate and material impact to their bottom line.. More selective than any other filtration media, Magpie Polymers recovers precious metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold, even in the presence of high amounts of other metals, organics and hard or salty water. Magpie Polymers are efficient over a large range of pH, including concentrated acid at pH 0. The polymers are easily implemented in filtration columns similar to ion exchange resins, but outperform ion-exchange resins with regards to selectivity, loading, and stability in complex effluents.

Ultromex Ltd, founded in 2011 and based in Wirral, United Kingdom, specializes in recycling services for catalysts, industrial sludges, dross, and residual mine tailings. The company has developed innovative processes for recovering high-value metals from electronic and industrial waste, particularly catering to the aluminum smelting industry. Its technology addresses production waste by converting treated residues into non-reactive and non-odorous aluminum oxides, thereby minimizing landfill use and reducing the carbon footprint. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also lowers costs for industries, while decreasing the environmental impact associated with waste transportation and treatment.