Rubio Impact Ventures

VYTAL Global GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Cologne, Germany, operates a digital reusable system aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste in the food industry. The company offers an application that enables consumers to select reusable bowls instead of disposable ones when ordering take-away or delivery food. Users can borrow bowls by displaying a QR code from the app or their membership card, and return them at any partner location or designated return boxes. VYTAL serves a wide range of stakeholders, including consumers, restaurants, canteens, caterers, and municipalities. In response to the significant environmental impact of single-use packaging, which generates substantial waste and greenhouse gas emissions, VYTAL positions itself as a sustainable alternative, promoting a circular economy within the growing market for convenience and delivery food.

The Renewal Workshop partners with the world’s best- loved brands and retailers to renew their “unsellable” returns and excess inventory.

The Renewal Workshop partners with the world’s best- loved brands and retailers to renew their “unsellable” returns and excess inventory.

Black Bear Carbon BV specializes in converting waste tires into carbon black and green energy, operating primarily in the Netherlands and internationally. Founded in 2010 and based in Nederweert, the company utilizes a circular economy model to transform end-of-life tires into sustainable products. Its carbon black, a form of elemental carbon produced through controlled pyrolysis and partial combustion, is employed in various applications, including tires, technical rubber products, plastics, and paints. Additionally, Black Bear Carbon powers its tire shredding operations with electricity generated on-site, while also supplying excess energy to local industries and grids. By providing a renewable resource that reduces reliance on oil and lowers carbon dioxide emissions, the company promotes environmentally friendly practices in the manufacturing sector.

SpinDye AB is a Swedish company based in Stockholm that specializes in providing polyester yarns and fabrics for the fashion and apparel industry. The company has developed an innovative water-free dyeing technology that allows for a clean and traceable coloring method for textiles. This approach not only enhances the sustainability of their products but also meets the growing demand for environmentally responsible practices within the fashion sector. By focusing on these advanced textile solutions, SpinDye aims to contribute to a more sustainable future in the industry.

Afval Loont specializes in waste management. It is based in the Netherlands.