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Mushroom Material develops sustainable packaging solutions using mushroom roots as the primary material. Their products mimic the protective properties of polystyrene but are biodegradable, customizable, fire-resistant, waterproof, and have a limitless sustainable supply.

Vertus Energy is a climate tech startup focused on accelerating the global transition to green energy. The company specializes in developing advanced technologies for producing biofuel from waste materials. Their BRIO™ technology significantly enhances the efficiency of this process, generating 60% more energy from the same amount of waste compared to traditional methods. Additionally, it processes three times the volume of waste than other systems available on the market. Vertus Energy's approach involves using anaerobic digesters and carbon sequestration and conversion technologies to transform pollutant waste into usable energy, making it a key player in efforts to de-fossilize heavy industries and combat climate change.

Aspiring Materials develops carbon capture technology that extracts mineral products from silicate rocks using magnesium hydroxide. This process generates a powdery material capable of removing and solidifying carbon dioxide at emission sources, such as industrial exhaust systems.

Vertus Energy is a climate tech startup focused on accelerating the global transition to green energy. The company specializes in developing advanced technologies for producing biofuel from waste materials. Their BRIO™ technology significantly enhances the efficiency of this process, generating 60% more energy from the same amount of waste compared to traditional methods. Additionally, it processes three times the volume of waste than other systems available on the market. Vertus Energy's approach involves using anaerobic digesters and carbon sequestration and conversion technologies to transform pollutant waste into usable energy, making it a key player in efforts to de-fossilize heavy industries and combat climate change.

EnergyBank is a company focused on advancing energy storage technology to support the decarbonization of society. It specializes in developing innovative solutions for the offshore wind market, utilizing a unique method that involves moving large masses between the ocean floor and the surface. This approach allows for efficient energy storage, significantly enhancing the economic viability of renewable energy sources. By leveraging this technology, EnergyBank aims to contribute to a more sustainable energy landscape.

Aspiring Materials develops carbon capture technology that extracts mineral products from silicate rocks using magnesium hydroxide. This process generates a powdery material capable of removing and solidifying carbon dioxide at emission sources, such as industrial exhaust systems.

Mushroom Material develops sustainable packaging solutions using mushroom roots as the primary material. Their products mimic the protective properties of polystyrene but are biodegradable, customizable, fire-resistant, waterproof, and have a limitless sustainable supply.

Carbon Click is a carbon offsetting platform designed to help businesses mitigate their environmental impact by offering carbon offsets to customers. The platform eliminates the need for businesses to develop their own offsetting programs by providing a comprehensive solution that includes a roster of fully audited carbon offsetting partners. Additionally, Carbon Click features an impact dashboard that allows users to track and share the carbon reductions achieved through their purchases. This approach not only enables companies to neutralize their carbon footprint but also encourages customer engagement in climate action.

Ethique manufactures and distributes a range of plastic-free beauty products, including shampoo, conditioner, cleansers, moisturizers, and household cleaners. Their products are packaged in water-soluble materials, contain wastewater-safe ingredients, and are powered by renewable energy.

Avertana is a process technology company that converts industrial waste into valuable mineral and chemical raw materials. Its products, including titanium dioxide, alum, gypsum, and epsom salts, serve various industries such as paints, plastics, paper, water purification, construction, agriculture, and consumer goods. Avertana's proprietary platform offers cost-competitive solutions with a significantly lower environmental footprint compared to traditional methods.

MiniMonos is a virtual world designed for children aged 8 to 12, where they can create monkey avatars, make friends, decorate treehouses, and engage in games. The platform emphasizes fun while subtly embedding messages of sustainability, generosity, and community. Every purchase made on MiniMonos contributes to providing clean water for children in India and supports wildlife conservation efforts, such as adopting orangutans and tigers. Since its launch in April 2011, the site has seen a consistent growth rate of over 20% per month, amassing more than 300,000 registered members. Revenue is generated through subscriptions and microtransactions, primarily driven by natural traffic from word of mouth, online advertising, and promotions on children’s television. MiniMonos has expanded its marketing efforts with TV commercials in the UK and plans to introduce branded prepaid cards in Sainsbury's. The company is led by CEO Melissa Clark-Reynolds, who brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, and has operations in New Zealand, the US, and the UK.

Neocrete is a manufacturing company specializing in the production of sustainable, carbon-neutral concrete. It offers a range of products, including concretes, mortars, dry building mixtures, grouts, and cement, all enhanced with a low-carbon, pozzolanic multifunctional additive. This additive reduces the cement content and embodied carbon in the final products, while also increasing strength, accelerating setting time, and improving durability and waterproofing. Neocrete's mission is to help the construction industry transition towards sustainability by providing these eco-friendly alternatives.

Hot Lime Labs develops carbon dioxide capture technology for commercial greenhouses. It produces sustainable CO2 from waste wood and other waste organic material, recovering clean CO2 from the combustion process for use in greenhouses to improve crop yields and support higher food production while reducing environmental impact by using renewable waste streams.

Compostic, a New Zealand-based company, specializes in producing sustainable packaging solutions. It operates a brand offering a zero-waste, home-compostable cling wrap and resealable bags, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. These products are vegan-friendly and decompose within a short duration in home compost, addressing the global plastic waste issue.

Avertana is a process technology company that converts industrial waste into valuable mineral and chemical raw materials. Its products, including titanium dioxide, alum, gypsum, and epsom salts, serve various industries such as paints, plastics, paper, water purification, construction, agriculture, and consumer goods. Avertana's proprietary platform offers cost-competitive solutions with a significantly lower environmental footprint compared to traditional methods.

Leaft Foods focuses on reducing the environmental impact of food production by harnessing Rubisco, a plentiful plant-based protein found in green leaves. The company extracts this protein through a sustainable 'paddock to production' process, creating ingredients for sustainable and nutritious food products.

Cleanery develops and manufactures cleaning and personal care products designed as low-waste alternatives. The product range includes household cleaners, personal care items, and reusable bottles delivered as powders that dissolve in water at home, eliminating single-use bottles and reducing waste and emissions on a global scale.