MassChallenge

Recycling industrial carbon waste into high-value products

Green Mining is focused on creating a sustainable solution for environmental, social, and economic challenges through innovative reverse logistics technology. This technology is designed to efficiently retrieve post-consumer packaging by identifying waste generation points, collecting materials from the surrounding areas, and facilitating their transfer to recycling companies. By enabling clients to recover materials, Green Mining supports the reintegration of these resources back into the supply chain, promoting a shared responsibility for waste management and sustainability.

EcoAct Tanzania is a manufacturer focused on energy conservation and sustainable building materials by recycling post-consumer plastic waste. The company employs chemical-free plastic extrusion technology to transform waste plastics, packaging materials, and agricultural byproducts into durable and eco-friendly plastic lumber. This innovative approach not only provides a viable alternative to traditional wood timbers but also ensures that the resulting products are termite-free, resistant to rot, and cost-effective. By converting waste into valuable materials, EcoAct Tanzania contributes to environmental sustainability while offering affordable solutions for construction and building needs.

TRASHCOIN is a digital recycling technology that improves citizen engagement in recycling, to drive operational efficiencies and increase transparency in the supply chain. With our mobile app, Users can search for the closest recycling or collection station, take their plastic bottles to them, and get paid. They have the option to exchange their earnings for cash, for mobile Airtime/Data, pay for electricity and PayTv subscriptions, or pay for University Entrance examination fees. Recycling companies can register their business locations on our web platform and be seen by users who live nearby. They get to receive very clean PET bottles that improve the quality of their feedstock and eliminate the logistics and transportation costs involved in visiting households and dumpsites to purchase filthy PET bottles. Our system ensures they have a proper inventory system to track their recycling activities and generate valuable Data. Our Recycling as a Business solution also allows individuals with start-up capital as low as 10,000 Naira ($25) to register as collectors/aggregators, receive bottles from users, and resell the bottles to recycling companies to make up to 20% profit margin monthly. Our system isn’t limited to plastic collection alone, we also facilitate the recycling of other recyclables like Aluminium cans, bottles, Cartons, cardboard, papers, Nylon, Metal, Electronic waste, and car batteries.

Ecobean developed a proprietary technology to process waste coffee grounds into sustainable raw materials and specialty chemicals. The company addresses a global problem with a scalable, deep-tech solution that decreases carbon footprint and creates significant economic value. Coffee is the second most valuable commodity traded globally and its waste is a rich source of compounds which require greater reuse.

AllCup specializes in the development of innovative, edible coffee cups designed to enhance sustainability in disposable products. Utilizing materials such as sweet ice cream cones, these cups are engineered to be heat- and water-resistant, allowing consumers to enjoy their beverages and then eat the cup itself. This approach not only promotes convenience but also encourages environmentally friendly practices by reducing waste associated with traditional disposable cups. AllCup aims to reshape the future of single-use items, aligning with a growing demand for sustainable solutions in everyday consumables.

TextRe creates environmentally friendly plastic polymers from recycled textile waste in an effort to cut down on plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the textile and plastic industries.

Composite Recycling is dedicated to advancing a novel method for recycling glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) materials. The company utilizes a specialized pyrolysis technique that effectively recovers glass fibers from composite waste while largely preserving their structural and functional properties. This innovative process addresses the growing issue of composite waste from sources such as boats and wind turbine blades, allowing for the recycling of GFRP into high-quality reclaimed glass fibers and pyrolysis oil. By scaling its technology, Composite Recycling aims to provide businesses with sustainable solutions for managing composite waste and promoting environmental responsibility.

The Trace Smart Can is an IoT kitchen waste can that makes separating out food waste easy and sustainable through convenience and connectivity. It replaces the current trash can with one place to collect and separate trash, recycling, and food waste. The dedicated bin for food waste keeps organic waste frozen to prevent smell, mess, and pests. The Trace App uses the household’s waste data to customize a plan to improve their waste portfolio and reach their personal sustainability goals.

WeCo specializes in the development of innovative and ecological self-contained toilets designed for public sanitation. Their patented technology utilizes a biological process and an electrochemical reactor to effectively treat and recycle black water on-site, producing clean water suitable for flushing in just two hours. This system significantly reduces water consumption, using only 350 liters annually for 100 daily users, compared to the 156,000 liters required by standard public toilets. Additionally, WeCo's approach transforms urine into usable water and natural fertilizer, promoting a sustainable solution for waste management while supporting the ecological transition in sanitation practices.

NaturLoop is a Swiss-based cleantech and material science company focused on sustainable development through the production of natural biocomposites. The company specializes in manufacturing coconut-based fiberboard made from agricultural and agroforestry waste, utilizing a low-tech process that promotes circular economy practices. NaturLoop's innovative approach not only addresses environmental concerns but also aims to provide affordable and accessible sustainable materials for the construction sector. By leveraging existing wood panel infrastructure, NaturLoop offers a versatile and eco-friendly alternative to expensive imported building materials. Additionally, the company emphasizes community involvement, integrating local rural communities into its value chain while developing commercially viable products that help mitigate the depletion of natural resources.

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.

TrashCon is a sustainability company focused on innovative technology solutions for waste management, zero waste initiatives, and plastic recycling. The company has developed a solid waste segregator designed to enhance waste management practices by efficiently separating mixed municipal solid waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable components. This process utilizes automated sorting trommel screens, enabling clients to derive value from unsegregated waste by creating recycled panels. Through its advancements in waste segregation and recycling, TrashCon aims to contribute significantly to environmental sustainability.

Outlander Materials developed UnPlastic as an answer to single-use plastics. UnPlastic is a circular product, made from food industry sources, by-products, and brewery waste. Its composition makes it functional, compostable, and it will never break down into micro- or nano plastics. Its properties make it suitable for food and packaging applications. With UnPlastic we will offer an alternative to commercial single-use plastic packaging that minimizes plastic and food waste!

Greencovery specializes in food upcycling technology that enables food companies to produce sustainable ingredients from side-stream production. The company focuses on accelerating the time-to-market for new components recovered from these side streams, thus enhancing the feasibility and sustainability of its customers' businesses. Greencovery's proprietary technology allows for the recovery of valuable ingredients that would otherwise remain unutilized, resulting in natural and upcycled products with a low carbon footprint. The offerings include savoury flavours, supplements such as amino acids, proteins, fruity flavours, and fibers, catering to markets like sports nutrition, beverages, and protein alternatives. By facilitating effective recovery of valuable products, Greencovery supports food manufacturers in creating more sustainable and functional food ingredients.

Plastogaz is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in producing natural gas from waste resources, specifically synthetic plastic waste. Founded in 2019, Plastogaz employs a patented catalyst technology to convert mixed plastics into grid-compatible methane and naphtha, which can be utilized as fuel or for creating new synthetic materials. This innovative approach not only facilitates the recycling of plastic waste but also aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with plastic disposal, contributing to a more sustainable environment.

Ottan is an impact-oriented startup focused on up-cycling food and agricultural waste within a circular economy framework to mitigate plastic use and conserve natural resources. The company specializes in the development and production of sustainable bio-composite materials designed as alternatives to traditional materials like wood, stone, and acrylic solid surfaces. These eco-friendly materials, known as Ottan Materials, are applicable in various industries including cladding, furniture, and housewares. By utilizing biological and food waste as raw materials, Ottan enables designers to engage in zero-waste practices, promoting environmentally responsible interior and industrial design solutions.

Loo Works limited manufactures sustainable components from solid waste materials to create container based toilet in every home

Neustark focuses on creating zero-emissions concrete by capturing carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere and converting them into limestone, which serves as a sustainable substitute for cement and sand. In addition to this innovative approach, Neustark also offers environmental services that involve recycling construction waste into fresh concrete. The company decomposes concrete waste into its original components—carbonate powder and gravel—allowing clients to recycle materials effectively while reducing the environmental impact associated with concrete production. Through these methods, Neustark aims to contribute positively to the construction industry and address climate change.

TicInsect addresses the problem of food waste disposal by transforming organic waste into valuable protein ingredients for animal feed. The company utilizes larvae, which act as natural recyclers of organic material, to bioconvert food waste into high-protein flour and oil. This innovative process not only reduces the environmental impact of organic waste but also offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fish- and soy-derived feed ingredients. By providing pet food manufacturers with protein-rich substitutes, TicInsect contributes to a more sustainable food supply chain while helping to mitigate food waste.

Re2Be provides upcycling options to make use of waste streams and create value.

Radial Biomateriales is a provider of biodegradable packaging and packaging parts. It uses agro-industrial waste to form a packaging solution for biodegradable packaging and industrial or interior design products. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Zapopan, Mexico.

Applied Bioplastics is dedicated to reducing reliance on petroleum-based plastics by offering affordable, high-grade recycled alternatives made from sustainable plant materials sourced from developing nations. The company's bioplastic products aim to diminish petroleum dependency, lower carbon dioxide emissions, and mitigate habitat destruction. By combining plant fibers with recycled or biobased polymers, Applied Bioplastics creates materials that can be easily molded or extruded for use in various industries, including household goods, automotive, appliances, electronics, and outdoor equipment. This approach not only addresses the economic barriers that prevent companies from adopting recycled plastics but also allows them to utilize carbon-negative plant materials as substitutes for traditional petrochemical feedstock without compromising quality or profit margins.

Ascendo Earth is a technology app expands organic side stream recycling with fly larvae.

Econexus Ventures is a renewable energy firm. They provide services that include environmental investing, technology, recycling, conservation farming, and marketing. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.

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.

Mi Terro is a company focused on developing eco-friendly materials from agricultural waste, specifically targeting the flexible packaging sector. Unlike other businesses that convert agricultural byproducts into food items, Mi Terro repurposes this waste to create ocean degradable and home compostable packaging solutions. Their innovative materials can be utilized across various applications, including fresh produce, dry food, fashion, and cleaning products. By using agricultural byproducts, Mi Terro's process significantly reduces energy consumption and lowers carbon emissions compared to traditional plastic and paper production, generating up to 90% less CO2. The company aims to redefine the circular economy by transforming waste into sustainable materials, ultimately providing additional income opportunities for farmers worldwide and addressing global environmental challenges.

Graviky Labs specializes in capturing carbon emissions from vehicle exhausts and converting them into usable products. The company has developed a device that retrofits onto fossil fuel-based vehicles, such as cars and trucks, to capture pollution before it is released into the atmosphere. The collected emissions are processed and transformed into inks, paints, and coatings, as well as solutions like ethylene and ethanol. By recycling these pollutants, Graviky Labs aims to provide sustainable alternatives while contributing to environmental preservation.

Obaggo Recycling includes segregating clear, brown, and green glass; sorting paper from periodicals, and crushing aluminum cans to make them denser for storage. All clean or dry polyethylene bags and packaging films were recycled.

USEFULL is focused on creating a zero-waste future by addressing the challenge of single-use packaging in college and corporate dining environments. The company offers a solution through its stainless steel, returnable takeout containers, which are designed to be checked out and returned easily, similar to borrowing a library book. This innovative approach not only eliminates plastics but also promotes sustainable behavior change among users. Additionally, USEFULL manufactures a range of tech-enabled packaging products, including silicone to-go cups and bowls, which support a plastic-free takeout experience. By partnering with organizations, USEFULL helps them reduce waste, save water, and lower emissions, ultimately aiding in the achievement of their sustainability goals. The containers are durable and intended for use over several years before being recycled, reinforcing the company's commitment to long-lasting, eco-friendly solutions.

Polybion is a manufacturer specializing in circular carbon-sourced bio-assembled materials aimed at assisting designers and materials engineers in creating eco-friendly products. By utilizing waste as a raw material, Polybion develops and finishes products that significantly reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional textile materials derived from petroleum or animals. This approach not only promotes sustainability but also contributes to the advancement of the circular economy, enabling customers to adopt more environmentally responsible practices in their design and manufacturing processes.

SEADS is a web development company.Our dream is to bring value to our society by protecting the world’s Oceans and their incredible wildlife, collecting plastic waste and transforming it in an important resource. The human race cannot survive without healthy Oceans.

Lup Colombia design and market recycle glass waste into silicon fertilizers.

OtailO is a company that offers a smart and sustainable solution for managing online product returns. Founded in 2019 and based in Ramat Hasharon, Israel, OtailO employs an AI and data-driven platform designed for enterprise retailers. The system calculates the optimal shelf for each return in real time and facilitates dynamic routing to that location. Key features include remote inspection to verify the condition of returns and the transformation of authorized partners into local reselling, recycling, refurbishing, and donation points. This approach minimizes logistical costs, reduces carbon emissions, and addresses returns-related fraud while enhancing customer loyalty by improving the overall post-purchase experience. By connecting online and offline retailers, OtailO creates a more efficient returns process that benefits both retailers and consumers.

Phool is a company dedicated to managing and recycling floral waste produced in religious places of worship. By utilizing this waste, Phool has developed a range of organic products, including patented organic fertilizers, charcoal-free incense sticks, and biodegradable packaging materials. The company operates on a circular economy model, transforming floral waste into valuable products while addressing the environmental issues associated with waste disposal. Additionally, Phool focuses on empowering marginalized communities by employing women in the production process, thereby promoting both sustainability and social responsibility. Through its innovative approach, Phool not only provides eco-friendly solutions but also contributes to the livelihoods of those in need.

Solutum Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, specializes in the development of biodegradable products that serve as an alternative to traditional plastics. The company has created a unique formula that allows its plastic bags to dissolve in water, turning into natural and eco-friendly components. This innovation addresses the significant environmental challenges posed by plastic pollution, which contributes to the annual production of approximately 350 million tons of plastic, much of which consists of single-use items that severely impact land and marine ecosystems. Solutum's products, developed by a team of chemical engineers, aim to provide a cost-effective solution to this global issue, while also mitigating the substantial social and environmental costs associated with plastic waste, estimated at $139 billion each year. Through its biodegradable offerings, Solutum seeks to promote sustainability and reduce the harmful effects of plastic on health and the environment.

Magnomer is a Boston-based manufacturer that specializes in innovative magnetic inks designed to enhance the recyclability of plastic packaging within a circular economy framework. Founded in 2017, the company offers a unique product called Design2Recycle™, which serves as a design tool for consumer brands and manufacturers, allowing them to improve packaging recyclability without altering existing manufacturing processes. The company's printable magnetizable inks and coatings are specifically developed for use in multi-layer packaging, addressing the challenges associated with recycling these materials. By employing magnetic sorting technology, Magnomer enables recycling facilities to more efficiently separate and process multi-layer plastics, which are typically difficult to recycle using conventional methods.

Infinite Cooling Inc. specializes in water recovery systems designed for power plants and other industrial facilities. Founded in 2017 and based in Massachusetts, the company focuses on mitigating water scarcity by employing innovative technology that utilizes high-voltage electric fields to capture and recycle water evaporating from cooling towers. This approach allows power plants, data centers, and factories to significantly reduce water consumption and treatment costs, thereby promoting more sustainable operations. Through its efforts in wastewater management and recycling, Infinite Cooling aims to address environmental challenges related to water waste in industrial processes.

GrubTubs Inc. is an innovative company based in Austin, Texas, focused on creating sustainable animal feed for local family farms. Founded in 2016, it addresses food waste by collecting leftover food from restaurants and repurposing it into chicken feed. In addition to food collection, GrubTubs also cultivates insects that serve as a nutritious food source for chickens, pigs, and fish. By facilitating this process, GrubTubs not only helps restaurants manage and reduce food waste but also strengthens the connection between communities and local agriculture.

PROTRASH is a social enterprise that enhances the quality of life marginalized communities in Mexico by exchanging their recyclable waste for money.

Takachar is focused on creating a network of waste management enterprises in Kenya that convert agricultural residues into eco-friendly charcoal, providing an affordable cooking fuel for low-income households. The company has developed low-cost technologies that can be locally manufactured and have been successfully tested in Kenya over the past three years. Since its inception, Takachar has assisted in establishing seven local waste-to-charcoal enterprises, some of which have achieved operational profitability. To date, Takachar has created approximately 100 jobs and sold 50 tons of eco-char. The company aims to demonstrate the long-term financial sustainability of these enterprises, with the intention of developing a franchise network in the future. Additionally, Takachar employs oxygen-lean torrefaction reactors to transform biomass into commercially viable products, helping farmers prevent the open burning of agricultural waste while providing them with opportunities to generate extra income through value-added chemicals.

BUHO is a sustainable fashion & lifestyle platform with products for women, men, kids & home under one banner for the first time. We're rooted in an uncompromising commitment to sustainable contemporary fashion that’s easy to find, fun to wear, and earth-loving. Our company was born out of a belief that fashion can do better because we know better. By combining fashion and social impact, BUHO provides consumers the opportunity to shop by the values most important to them. As an active member of 1% For the Planet, BUHO commits to donating 1% of all sales to support environmental programs and is a fully circular business with biodegradable packaging and an easy recycle program that distributes items to one of our non-profit partners repurposes it into new materials. We are currently going through our B-Corp Certification Process.

Resthetics, founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in anesthetic recycling services aimed at converting waste anesthetic gas into a renewable resource. The company's core technology, developed from interdisciplinary research at the University of Houston, utilizes a porous crystalline organic framework that effectively captures fluorinated anesthetics. This innovative approach allows for the desorption of these anesthetic molecules, enabling manufacturers to purchase recaptured anesthetics at a lower cost than traditional production methods. By addressing the release of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) from hospitals, Resthetics not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also taps into a significant market opportunity. The technology has garnered national recognition, including publication in the scientific journal Nature Communications and support from various grants, and is backed by an exclusive licensing agreement with the University of Houston.

Backspace is junk removal with an environment saving twist. Rather than taking items to the landfill, Backspace can recycle most of it. We donate what we can like clothing and furniture, but if not then we can recycle it. We can recycle computers, appliances, metal, cardboard, mattresses, and lots of other items.

Creating a waste management system in secondary cities that collect urban waste for composting and anaerobic digestion to produce Fertilizer and Energy. We imagine a world in which cities obtain social, economic and environmental value from waste and are therefore healthier and more sustainable places. Our mission is to change how cities in sub-Saharan Africa view their waste. Through innovation of waste systems in small and medium-sized African cities we will provide fertilizer to farmers, energy to businesses, improve the local environment and community health, and create jobs to reduce poverty.

LEDsafari SA, founded in 2014 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, focuses on sustainability education through innovative training programs and solar kits. The company aims to empower future generations to address climate change by providing hands-on learning experiences in schools and educational institutions. Its flagship product is a solar kit that enables users to assemble an electrical circuit and create a lamp from recycled materials. This approach not only teaches solar technology theories but also promotes eco-friendly practices. LEDsafari has successfully sold 15,000 solar kits across 15 countries via its online platform. The company is also developing a state-of-the-art learning platform featuring high-quality animations, graphics, and games, with plans to incorporate augmented reality and mobile technology in the future.

Social Fabric is a sustainable textile center that promotes the use of environmentally friendly and socially responsible textiles. The organization aims to combine a circular economy with innovative technology and decentralized manufacturing to provide customers with customized garments. It operates as a community-based association, focusing on two main areas: integrating refugees into the workforce in Switzerland and enhancing sustainability in textile production. By prioritizing ethical labor practices and minimizing ecological impact, Social Fabric offers individuals access to meaningful and sustainable textile products.

Alkemy Environmental is a cleantech company that offers recycling services to its clients. The company recycles industrial waste streams into concrete aggregate. Its product portfolio consists of expandable lightweight aggregate, ultra lightweight aggregate, and high strength lightweight aggregate. Furthermore, it offers waste management services to its clients. Alkemy Environmental was founded in 2008 by Sofia Bethani and Peter Kombouras and is based in Massachusetts.

EcoTech Recycling specializes in the management of semiconductor scrap streams of precious and non precious metals from all stages of manufacturing; from Front end through Final Manufacturing. We offer the US and International communities a niche one stop shop for controlled and protected recycling of semiconductor manufacturing scrap. As a global importer, our customers feel that all of us have the opportunity to benefit. We want to maintain being green by reducing our global footprint, maximizing revenue for our customers, protecting our customer’s intellectual property, and doing our part to help toward sustainability of our environment. Our goal is to reduce landfill deposits and promote recycling of raw materials. EcoTech provides the following benefits to the companies we serve: -Assure Environmental Responsibility -Protect Intellectual Property -Security -Consulting -Auditing -Maximize Revenue

Novamet develops a smart data-driven tool to optimize aluminium melting (recycling) processes. Novamet develops Smart Controling System to enhance the efficiency of metling process in Aluminium industries. The approach is based on on-line data acquisition, efficient numerical modeling and machine learning of heat exchanges within a industerial furnace.

Trisol is a recycling firm focused on repurposing end-of-life tires and rubber products. The company addresses environmental challenges by transforming these materials into functional products, specifically designed for industrial, sports, and decorative flooring. Trisol specializes in creating safe and sustainable surfaces, such as sports floors, that enhance play areas for children and promote athletic activities. Through innovative processing techniques, the firm not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also improves the quality of life for its clients.

Donii lets you donate your gently used clothes, household items, and kids' stuff directly to the people who need them most. Our platform connects donors with individuals and families in need, via the nonprofits, charities, and social workers that serve them. Each donation earns points which donors can use to shop a catalog of exclusive rewards. Give better with Donii.

Ascend Elements specializes in the production of advanced battery materials by reclaiming valuable elements from spent lithium-ion batteries. The company employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling methods, which deconstruct old cathode materials at the atomic level to generate new cathode materials. This innovative approach not only enhances the efficiency of recycling processes but also enables clients to maximize their returns on assets, ultimately supporting the production of economically viable and low-cost battery materials.

Safi Organics is a company focused on producing organic fertilizers designed to enhance the yields of rural farmers. Their innovative, carbon-negative fertilizer is created from locally sourced agricultural waste through a proprietary, low-cost biomass conversion process. This approach not only helps farmers boost their productivity and income but also addresses environmental concerns by reducing waste and the pollution linked to waste burning. By providing high-quality, sustainable fertilizers, Safi Organics contributes to both agricultural improvement and environmental conservation.

RethinkResource develops the first cross-industrial smart-sourcing-platform for producing companies. We want to facilitate the implementation of a circular economy and enable the emergence of industry leaders with respect to resource stewardship.

Arqlite specializes in transforming complex plastic waste into innovative, eco-friendly materials for the construction industry. Utilizing a proprietary process, the company effectively recycles all types of plastics, including those typically deemed non-recyclable, which make up a significant portion of plastic waste. The result is a lightweight artificial gravel that serves multiple applications in construction, precast concrete, and landscaping. This product is not only a greener alternative but also functions as a superior insulator and is three times lighter than traditional materials, offering both environmental benefits and cost savings. Additionally, Arqlite has developed a homogenized composite pellet suitable for injection molding and extrusion, further promoting a circular economy and enabling businesses to provide sustainable solutions while reducing reliance on landfills.

Sourcewater, from MIT Energy Ventures, is the online exchange for sourcing, recycling, transporting and disposing of water for energy production, a $20 billion U.S. market. We create a marketplace that matches providers of water, wastewater, trucking, treatment, storage and disposal with energy producers, thereby minimizing the capital and operating costs of oil and gas production, ensuring reliability of the water supply chain, and reducing the environmental and community impact of hydraulic fracturing. For water sellers and service providers, Sourcewater creates a marketing platform that reduces cost of sales and maximizes utilization and profitability.

Beantown Bedding is a company founded by two Boston entrepreneurs that offers an innovative solution for laundry-free living. The company specializes in compostable Laundry-Free Linens, which provide an eco-friendly and convenient alternative to traditional laundering methods. Initially aimed at college students, these soft sheets made from Tencel™ are now utilized by various sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, and emergency management, benefiting from decreased operational costs and environmental impact. Users can enjoy these linens for several days or weeks before discarding or composting them, which saves time, water, and energy. Beantown Bedding has garnered significant media attention and recognition, being featured on platforms such as CNBC, USA Today, and The Today Show. The founders have received accolades for their entrepreneurial efforts, including being named among Women & Wealth Magazine’s 17 Women to Watch. The company has also participated in notable entrepreneurial programs and competitions, further establishing its presence in the market. Beantown Bedding's products are available online at their website.

CleanFiber, LLC specializes in producing high-performance cellulose insulation materials made from recycled corrugated cardboard for residential and commercial construction. Founded in 2013 and based in Blasdell, New York, with an additional office in Buffalo, CleanFiber transitioned from its previous name, UltraCell Insulation, in September 2018. The company focuses on providing sustainable, carbon-negative insulation solutions that can be applied in attics, walls, and floors, catering to both new construction and retrofit projects. CleanFiber's products not only enhance fire resistance in buildings but also offer a cost-competitive alternative for construction companies, supporting environmentally friendly building practices. The company is currently expanding its production capabilities to meet growing demand.

lallitara is an environmentally conscious apparel brand that create stylish products by breathing new life into vintage sari fabrics. Their functional pieces allow you to showcase your sense of style while benefiting others. In particular, your purchase allows us to provide fair wages to India's informal recycling community, and support the 'Made in America' movement by manufacturing domestically.

LittleBonsai is a product studio that is dedicated to creating fun and useful household products in a responsible way. They’ve developed ReBrush™, an exciting new toothbrush that features replaceable heads and high-quality handles made from aluminum and sustainably grown hardwood.

TireTech de-vulcanizes tires, creating clean raw materials in demand by manufacturers.

Bootstrap Compost is Greater Boston’s premier year-round residential and commercial food scrap pickup service. Partnering with local farms, Bootstrap diverts thousands of pounds of organic material from landfills every week. As a result, they are harnessing the potential of organic refuse to redefine and empower a local food community.

E-POL has developed a process allowing waste glycerin from biodiesel production to be turned into a variety of products.

Cerahelix, Inc. is a company based in Orono, Maine, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ceramic membrane filters for a variety of applications, including water purification, resource recycling, and biomass processing. Founded in 2011, Cerahelix develops bio-derived products utilizing patented DNA template technology to create sub-nanometer pores in ceramic membranes. This innovative approach allows for the effective filtration of minute particles, enabling the separation of salts, metal ions, and other impurities at the molecular level. The company offers a range of products, including single-channel elements for laboratory and small pilot studies, multi-channel elements for commercial applications, and filter element housings. Additionally, Cerahelix provides laboratory test systems for research and development purposes. Its products serve multiple industries, including food and beverage, mining, pharmaceuticals, and waste-to-energy.

PK Clean's vision is to end landfilled waste. It's fifth generation system allows its customers to utilize their plastic waste and lower their energy costs. By providing a low-cost, compact and automated solution, PK Clean's goal is to make its processors as widely available as possible.

Rate It Green is a comprehensive directory and network focused on the green building industry. It facilitates connections between individuals and companies seeking green building products and services while supporting manufacturers and service providers in enhancing their reputations and expanding their client base. Rate It Green serves both residential and commercial sectors, inviting participation from all stakeholders in the green building community. The platform operates as a peer-review directory, allowing users to share valuable information and expertise, which in turn promotes the growth of the green building industry. By providing free Individual Membership and Basic Company Listings, Rate It Green aims to increase access to resources and foster successful long-term relationships between clients and vendors, ultimately contributing to the reduction of the built environment's ecological footprint.

LiveProud is a collection of sportswear brands focused on creating high quality, innovative performance clothing, all from eco-friendly and recycled materials sourced in North America. Our steadfast commitment means energy conservation, CO2 emissions reduction, & diminishing landfill/litter through our production process, everyday. While our work is focused on providing this great apparel, we work to protect the environment and save fragile natural eco-systems and their inhabitants. At LiveProud we stand ready for the challenge, and dream of our goals – continued stewardship of environmental protection, conservation, and an eco-friendly lifestyle. By purveying the finest clothing to those who understand the “green” lifestyle most of all, we’re poised to really make a difference – and hope you’ll join us in making the world a better place.

Greenbean Recycle operates a technology-driven recycling system that incentivizes consumers to return beverage containers through reverse vending machines (RVMs). These machines are connected to the internet, allowing users to receive cash rewards, typically 5 cents per container, directly to their bank accounts, PayPal, or charitable organizations. By creating an online account, users can track their recycling activities and their positive environmental impact. Greenbean enhances user engagement through social and gaming elements, as well as marketing promotions, and aligns well with retail loyalty programs. The company also provides corporate partners with detailed data analytics, including information on the brands of recycled beverages, to promote more effective recycling strategies. With a vision to modernize beverage recycling, Greenbean aims to address the significant issue of waste, as over 100 billion bottles and cans end up in landfills each year. Their goal is to establish GB-enabled RVMs in various locations, such as residential complexes and convenience stores, to encourage widespread recycling participation.